Japanese Studies
Year
Type
Major, Minor, Sub-Major
Description
Japanese is a major Asian language and its importance is recognised in relation to the significance of Japan in international trade and diplomatic relations. A growing number of professions, ranging from business and engineering to education and diplomacy, are now seeking Japan Literate and Japanese Literate people.
Prerequisite(s)
Only Japanese 1A has no prerequisites. The prerequisites for proceeding to Japanese 1B, 2B, 3B and 4B are respectively Japanese 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A courses. LANG 1034 Japanese 1B (or equivalent) is the prerequisite for enrolment in Japanese In-Country.
Assumed Knowledge
Students who have completed the beginners' stream (1A and 1B) or have studied Japanese at Stage 2 level of the SACE certificate or equivalent must enrol in Japanese 2A.
Courses
| Course | Area and cat no. | Units | Level | References | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese 1A | LANG 1033 | 4.5 | 1 | ||
| Japanese 1B | LANG 1034 | 4.5 | 1 | ||
| Japanese In-Country | LANG 2036 | 9 | 3 | Note(s): 3,4,5 | |
| Japanese 2A | LANG 1031 | 4.5 | 2 | ||
| Japanese 2B | LANG 1032 | 4.5 | 2 | ||
| Communicating in Asia | LANG 2018 | 4.5 | 3 | ||
| Understanding Japan | POLI 2024 | 4.5 | 2 | ||
| Japanese 3A | LANG 3006 | 4.5 | 3 | Note(s): 1 | |
| Japanese 3B | LANG 3007 | 4.5 | 3 | Note(s): 1 | |
| Languages Research Project | LANG 3028 | 4.5 | 3 | ||
| Japanese 4A | LANG 3019 | 4.5 | 3 | ||
| Japanese 4B | LANG 3020 | 4.5 | 3 | ||
| Professional Language Application Project A | LANG 3016 | 4.5 | 3 | ||
| Professional Language Application Project B | LANG 3017 | 4.5 | 3 | ||
Rules
Nil
Notes
- Students must complete both 3A and 3B level courses (or equivalent) for the major in Japanese Studies.
- Japanese is available as a major (8 courses), sub-major (6 courses) and a minor (4 courses) to both beginners and continuing students (eg SACE Stage 2 Japanese or equivalent). To complete a major/sub-major as a beginner with little or no previous knowledge of Japanese, students normally enrol in Japanese 1A and 1B in their first year and choose a further 4 or 6 Level 2 and 3 Japanese courses in subsequent years. Students who have completed SACE Stage 2 Japanese or equivalent normally enrol in Japanese 2A and 2B in their first year and complete their major/sub-major from the list of Level 2 or 3 Japanese courses in subsequent years.
- Japanese Studies can also be combined with approved courses from International Studies and taken toward a major/sub-major in Languages and Culture Studies see Languages and Culture Studies major.
- The offering of Japanese In-Country and some level 3 courses will be subject to a minimum number of enrolments and may be offered in alternate years.
- Japanese In-Country is studied in Japan, in a tertiary institution specialising in the teaching of Japanese to foreigners, with airfares, accommodation and other in-country costs borne by the student. Eligible students should however apply for scholarships through the International Office.
- Successful completion of Japanese In-Country does not automatically permit students to bypass enrolment in Japanese courses at the subsequent level. That is to say, on completion of Japanese In-Country a student would not automatically move from Japanese 1B to Japanese 3A, bypassing 2A/2B. However, students may apply for advanced placement if they have achieved high scores, ie. Distinction or above, in Japanese In-Country. Even if a student does not achieve advanced placement however, Japanese In-Country will provide the opportunity to improve proficiency levels and grades, and gain credit for an approved immersion experience.
