JPNL11-101: Japanese Language and Culture

Description

This subject is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Japanese. Japan is one of the most dynamic nations in Asia and a significant trading partner of Australia. Japanese is an essential world language for cultural, economic, research, and government interactions. Studying the Japanese language, culture, and society will enhance your cultural and intercultural awareness, enabling you to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries. This subject will also broaden your global career opportunities. Using a content and language-integrated approach, the course focuses on various aspects of Japanese culture while developing basic communicative proficiency in the Japanese language.

Subject details

Type: Undergraduate Subject
Code: JPNL11-101
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:
  • May 2024 [Standard Offering]
  • January 2025 [Standard Offering]
  • May 2025 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • International Relations, Politics, and Arts
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,730.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $5,990.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Demonstrate foundational speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Japanese.
  2. Identify and explain key elements of Japanese culture, traditions, and societal norms.
  3. Apply intercultural communication strategies to engage with Japanese-speaking individuals effectively.
  4. Analyse the significance of Japanese in cultural, economic, research, and government contexts.
  5. Employ a content and language-integrated approach to enhance language proficiency and cultural understanding.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions:

Subject outlines

Subject dates

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 17/03/2024
Semester start: 13/05/2024
Subject start: 13/05/2024
Last enrolment: 26/05/2024
Teaching census: 07/06/2024
Withdraw - Financial: 08/06/2024
Withdraw - Academic: 29/06/2024
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