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Professional Japanese - JAPN2601
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Languages and Linguistics
 
 
Course Outline: School of Languages and Linguistic Course Outlines
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: JAPN2000 and 36 units of credit overall; Excluded: JAPN3400, JAPN3401 and JAPN3700 - JAPN3704
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Aims to develop interactive competence in spoken Japanese for various contexts such as business and ceremonial occasions. Emphasises comparative cultural aspects, covering honorifics and etiquette as well as non-linguistic aspects of interaction. Enhances understanding of Japanese people and culture.


Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students should gain:
  • An ability to identify the differences between standard/informal speech style and formal speech style
  • Knowledge of verbal and non-verbal politeness and communication strategies to interact with the Japanese in an appropriate manner
  • Skills in identifying and selecting the most appropriate communication style in a variety of situation and settings.

Assessment

  • Interaction test - 30%
  • Lesson test - 18%
  • Presentation - 22%
  • Report - 20%
  • Class performance - 10%

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