Proficient Japanese: Language Variation

• • 1. Gravy train
  • 2. Paradigm shift
  • 3. News from Japan
  • 4. Yutori generation, satori generation

You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:

• CUR-JPN300-Advanced Japanese: Intercultural Communication

Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s)

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

This subject introduces students to an advanced level of Japanese, which is equivalent to N2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Students learn to discuss a wide range of topics as well as substantially increase their knowledge of vocabulary and kanji. The use of online resources provides students with enriched opportunities to use Japanese.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

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• Reading comprehension assignment (35%)
• Recorded presentation and transcript (40%)
• Unit review eTest (25%)

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