Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Unit

Synopsis

Further develop the knowledge, strategies and skills needed to interact in Japanese in practical contexts in Australia and Japan. Extend linguistic, sociolinguistic and sociocultural knowledge to develop cross-cultural awareness and facilitate effective interaction.

Objectives

Upon completing Japanese 2, students should:

1. Be able to participate in conversation in defined social situations.

2. Be able to interact with Japanese guests, customers and tourists in a number of settings using simple Japanese.

3. Possess basic 'survival' Japanese required for travelling in Japan.

4. Have a knowledge of the fundamentals of the Japanese writing system, including a knowledge of hiragana, katakana and about 100 kanji, and be able to use this knowledge to read and write in defined contexts.

5. Have a basic knowledge of some aspects of Japanese geography, culture, society, etiquette and tourism.

6. Be able to access the internet to obtain information on Japan and enhance their learning of the Japanese language.

7. Have developed strategies for learning Japanese and have established a foundation for the continued study of both spoken and written Japanese.

Assessment

Tests and examination: 75%
On-gong assessment: 25%

Contact hours

4 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture and 3 hours of tutorials/seminars) per week

Prerequisites

JLG4010 or acceptable equivalent

Prohibitions

JPL1020, JPL2020, JLG5020