JPNS6007 Japanese Linguistics
| Offered By | Faculty of Asian Studies |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Japanese |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2009 and Second Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The course will examine certain characteristic features of modern Japanese from a general linguistic perspective. A selection of topics will be discussed in conjunction with relevant literature. |
| Indicative Assessment |
A one-hour midterm test (22.5%), an essay of approximately 2500-3000 words (30%), weekly short assignments (totaling 15%), participation in discussions (10%), a three-hour final exam (22.5%). Graduate students attend joint classes with undergraduates but may expect more rigorous assessment and additional assignment work, tailored to the graduate students’ interests. Graduate students may expect a final assignment rather than an exam. |
| Workload |
3 |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | Asian Languages |
| Requisite Statement |
Permission of coordinator |
| Prescribed Texts |
A reading brick will be provided. |
| Programs | Graduate Certificate in Applied Japanese Linguistics |
| Academic Contact | Dr Peter Hendriks |
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