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Japanese Studies - JAPNA13930

Plan Summary

 
Faculty: Faculty of Science
 
  
   
 
Program: 3930 - Science/Arts
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Bachelor of Arts (Major)
 
  

Plan Outline

This plan is only available to students commencing from 2009 onwards

The major in Japanese Studies provides students the opportunity to develop as competent users of the Japanese language with explicit knowledge of Japanese society and culture. Through provisions of Australia-Japan contact situations, students gain intercultural awareness and understanding, develop their knowledge of the language, cultures, societies and communities in Japan. The Japanese language plays a key role in expressing the cultures and identities of Japan. Japan is of increasing fundamental importance to Australia for political, strategic and economic reasons. Thus, learning Japanese and developing competence in Japanese will provide students a privileged form of access to the cultural resources and complex patterns of life in Japan, take an important role in promoting relationships and mutual understanding between countries and peoples.

Aims of the Major

There are two main components of language study. The first is a focus on the acquisition of competence in the target language. Acquiring target language competence involves a wide range of knowledge and understanding of sociocultural conventions as well as skills in self-expression, both oral and written, and skills in comprehending other’s expression, both oral and written. The second component is the study of aspects of the cultures and societies associated with the Japanese language. We draw upon other disciplines in order to inform understanding of Japanese culture. These disciplines include linguistic, literary, cultural, historical and social productions. Via the study of the Japanese language and associated disciplines, we aim:

1. to foster an awareness of Japan’s culture, history and society,
2. to develop informed understanding of human experiences, cultures, and societies in Japan,
3. to enable students to place contemporary Australian society and culture in an historical and comparative context vis a vis Japanese culture and society,
4. to develop the skills of critical, creative, and imaginative thinking about Japanese culture and society,
5. to promote the techniques and value of reasoned and open-minded discussion and debate,
6. to nurture positive attitudes toward intercultural communication in general and with the Japanese,
7. to promote learner autonomy.



This plan is available to students commencing at Introductory and Intermediate entry levels.

Placement Information

Students who wish to enrol in a language course without completing the necessary prerequisites are required to complete an online placement application form before the commencement of the semester.

For more information, please see the School Website.

For students admitted in their first year of study to ARTS2630 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.

Plan Structure

A student who wishes to gain a major sequence in Japanese Studies must complete 54 units of credit in approved courses.

Introductory Level

Level 1

Level 2
  • Japanese Contextual Studies Course (6UOC)

Level 3
  • Japanese Contextual Studies Course (6UOC)
  • Capstone Course (6UOC)

Intermediate Level

Level 1

Level 2
  • Japanese Contextual Studies Course (6UOC)

Level 3
  • Japanese Contextual Studies Course (6UOC)
  • Capstone Course (6UOC)
Note: Not all courses are offered every year. Please consult the timetalbe for more detailed information.

Honours

Please consult the School Website for more detailed information about the requirements for entry to the Honours Program.

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