JPNS6103 Japanese Seminar B
| Offered By | School of Culture, History and Language |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Japanese |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2011 and Second Semester, 2012 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Extensive reading in contemporary Japanese texts on social, religious, historical and cultural themes, and discussion of issues raised. No English traslation involved. Essays in Japanese will be required. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On satisfying the requirements for this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to be able to read texts related to Japanese culture, society, tradition and philosophy as well as Japanese people, their psychology and way of life on their own with dictionaries. Anyone who wants to read about Japanese society and people written by native Japanese should feel confident to read them deeply and comprehensively. All classes are in a seminar format and are entirely conducted in Japanese. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Two 1,200-ji (characters) summaries of the reading texts in Japanese 20%; one annotated bibliography 10%; two oral presentations based on the reading texts 30%; two half an hour oral interviews with the instructor 30%; self-assessment 10%.
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| Workload |
Students can expect to spend 10 hours per week on this course inclusive of Three contact hours per week. |
| 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 |
Photocopied materials will be provided. |
| Programs | Master of Asia-Pacific Studies and Master of Asia-Pacific Studies |
| Other Information |
Prerequisites: Year-in-Japan (JPNS3550) or permission of the Program convener.
Delivery Mode: On Campus |
| Academic Contact | Mr Shun Ikeda |
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