Advanced Japanese Studies - JAPNB13558
Stream Summary
Faculty: ARTSC - Faculty of Arts&Social Science
School:
Contact: hal@unsw.edu.au
Program: 3558 - Commerce (International)
Award(s):
Bachelor of Commerce (International Studies) (Major)
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Stream Outline
Aims of the Major Stream
There are two main components of Japanese Studies. 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 stream is available to students commencing at Advanced and Professional 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 ARTS3630 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.
Stream Structure
If a student commences Professional Level with Professional Japanese B, they must complete a Professional Studies course in place of Professional Japanese A to meet the requirements of 24 UOC at the Professional Level.
Note: A student who has achieved a higher level of study in a language course is not permitted to study a lower level language course.
A list of Japanese Contextual and Professional Studies Courses is outlined below.
Advanced Level
- ARTS3630 Advanced Japanese A (6 UOC)
- ARTS3631 Advanced Japanese B (6 UOC)
- ARTS3632 Professional Japanese A (6 UOC)
- ARTS3633 Professional Japanese B (6 UOC)
- Japanese Contextual Studies Course (6 UOC)
- Japanese Professional Studies Courses (12 UOC)
- Japanese Contextual Studies Course (6 UOC)
- ARTS3636 Japanese Studies Capstone (6 UOC) (Compulsory)
Professional Level
- ARTS3632 Professional Japanese A (6 UOC)
- ARTS3633 Professional Japanese B (6 UOC)
- Japanese Professional Studies Courses (12 UOC)
- Japanese Contextual Studies Course (6 UOC)
24 UOC from the following:
- Japanese Professional Studies Courses
- Japanese Contextual Studies Courses
- ARTS3636 Japanese Studies Capstone (6 UOC) (Compulsory)
Japanese Contextual Studies Courses
- ARTS2663 Korea and Japan (6 UOC)
- ARTS3639 Japan in Popular Culture (6 UOC)
- ARTS3640 Japan and Korea (6 UOC)
- ARTS2908 Premodern Japan (6 UOC)
- ARTS3219 Japanese Society (6 UOC)
Japanese Professional Studies Courses
- ARTS3638 Manga and Anime (6 UOC)
- ARTS3642 Japanese Discourse Analysis (6 UOC)