Undergraduate UNE-JAPN215-2022
Introduction to Japanese Language in Society
$1,890 $3,190
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
16 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Required
Start dates
- 27 Jun 2022
- 24 Oct 2022
QS RANKING 2022
36
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
N/A
Subject details
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of sociolinguistic and socio-cultural aspects of the Japanese language;
- demonstrate an understanding of possible problems in communicating with native speakers of Japanese in contact situations (i.e. cross-cultural communication); and
- apply sociolinguistic and socio-cultural knowledge and skills appropriately to forestall or deal with problems in communicating with native speakers of Japanese.
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- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
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:
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)
Others
Candidature in the Diploma in Modern Languages To enrol in this subject you will need to pass the Prerequisite/s. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not pass the prerequisite subject/s.
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media) Headset, including microphone (highly recommended) Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Japanese society has ancient tradition as its foundation. The many cultural rules and conventions that people follow in daily life are also implicit in the structure of the Japanese language. This subject will increase your ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with more people globally, whether for business or leisure. You will be introduced to aspects of the Japanese language and system of communication that will enhance your ability to communicate effectively and appropriately in a variety of social contexts. Topics covered include linguistic variation in Japanese, rules for communication in certain social and cultural contexts in Japan, and issues surrounding cross-cultural communication between native speakers and non-native speakers of Japanese.
Assessment 1 Online Assessment: 750 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-2 Assessment 2 Online Assessment: 750 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-2 Assessment 3 Written assessment: 2500 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3
- Online Assessment (20%)
- Online Assessment (20%)
- Written assessment in English and Japanese (60%)
Current study term: 26 Jun 22 to 23 Sep 22
Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.
Next study term: 23 Oct 22 to 02 Dec 22
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