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Japanese Studies - JAPNA13417

Plan Summary

 
Faculty: ARTSC - Faculty of Arts&Social Science
 
  
   
 
Program: 3417 - Languages
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Diploma in Languages (Major)
 
  

Plan Outline

The Japanese Studies plan offers students a range of Japanese language and non-language based courses, including courses in Japanese cultural studies and professional language. The plan has a flexible entry-point policy, which allows students to enrol in the language program that builds on their existing language skills.

Plan Structure

A major sequence in Japanese Studies comprises 42 units of credit made up as follows:
(1) 24 units of credit or more from Japanese language core courses;
(2) JAPN2500
(3) the remaining units of credit to be from Culture and Professional Language Elective courses.

LOTE

Those pursuing a LOTE qualification in the BABEd program should take 36UOC from Language core or JAPN3700 series as well as JAPN2500.

Core Language Courses

Culture and Professional Language Courses

Core Course

Electives

Pre Honours Courses

Honours

Honours level study is available in Japanese Studies. Students interested in Honours should refer to the Honours plan record for entry requirements.

Placement Information

Students with prior knowledge of Japanese sit for a placement test in order to gain entry to an appropriate language course. Please see the School website for more information.

For students admitted in their first year of study to JAPN2000 or higher on the grounds of ability and/or previous study, such courses will be counted as Level 1 courses in terms of degree requirements.

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