The course aims to provide a systematic treatment of modern Japanese grammar and vocabulary for intermediate students of the language. It examines various grammatical items and interrelations between Japanese words. It will therefore help students in their acquisition of Japanese language skills. Lectures will be supplemented by regular exercises, with the objective of consolidating and extending students’ knowledge of Japanese grammar and vocabulary/expressions. Some theoretical aspects of the language will also be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Demonstrate a solid understanding of the linguistic nature of Japanese grammar and vocabulary;
   
2. Demonstrate an enriched grammatical knowledge and vocabulary for communicating in various situations at an intermediate level of Japanese;
   
3. Discuss key issues of rules and the system of the modern Japanese language, including parts of speech and sentence structure;
4. Analyse word formation and sentence structure in modern Japanese;
5. Understand special features of key grammatical items of Japanese in comparison with those of English.

Research-Led Teaching

A large portion of the course learning objectives and teaching materials are adopted from research outcomes of the course convenor, whose research interests are in Japanese grammar, spoken conversation and Japanese education.

Field Trips

N.A.

Additional Course Costs

N.A.

Examination Material or equipment

Details of exams including the format and permitted materials will be provided on the course wattle in Week 1: https://wattlecourses.anu.edu.au/course/view.php?id=42224

Required Resources

e-Brick: Lecture Notes

• Author: Duck-Young Lee
• Notes: The brick is downloadable from Wattle.

e-Brick: Course Workbook

• Author: Duck-Young Lee
• Notes: The brick is downloadable from Wattle.

Recommended Resources

• Akiyama, C. & Akiyama N., 2012. Japanese Grammar. Barrons Educational Series.
• Alfonso, A., 1966. Japanese Language Patterns. Sophia University.
• Aston, W.G. 2020. A grammar of the Japanese spoken language. ALPHA ED.
• Backhouse, A. E. 1993. The Japanese Language: An Introduction. Oxford University Press.
• Hoffmann, J. J., 2017. A Japanese Grammar (Classic Reprint). Forgutten Books.
• Ichikawa, Y., 2001. Japanese, a comprehensive grammar. London: Routledge.
• Ishiguro, Teruhiro & Kang-kwong Luke (eds), 2012. Grammar in Cross-Linguistic Perspective: the Syntax, Semantics, and Pragmatics of Japanese and Chinese. Bern ; New York : Peter Lang.
• Johnson, Y., 2003. Modality and the Japanese language. Center for Japanese Studies.
• Kim, Tae K., 2014. A Guide to Japanese Grammar. CreateSpace.
• Kuno, S., 1988. The Structure of Japanese Language. MIT Press.
• Lammers, Wayne P. 2005, Japanese the manga way : an illustrated guide to grammar & structure. Berkeley, Calif.: Stone Bridge Press.
• Lee, D., 2002. The function of the zero particle with special reference to spoken Japanese, Journal of Pragmatics 34: pp. 645-682. [particle omission]
• Lee, D., 2007. Involvement and the Japanese interactive particles Ne and Yo. Journal of Pragmatics 39: pp. 363-388. [Sentence-final particles]
• Martin, S. E., 1975. A Reference Grammar of Japanese. Yale University Press.
• McGloin, N. et al. 2013. Modern Japanese Grammar: A Practical Guide. Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Ogi, N., 2017. Involvement and Attitude in Japanese Discourse, John Benjamins Publishing Company, Amsterdam/ Philadelphia. [Sentence-final particles]
• Ono, H., 1973. Japanese Grammar. Hokuseido Press,.
• Sato, E., 2021. Practice Makes Perfect Complete Japanese Grammar. McGraw-Hill.
• Shibatani, M., 1990. The Language of Japan. Cambridge University Press.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in one or some of the following forms in this course:

• Written comments
• Verbal comments
• Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to individuals, focus groups

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Orientation/simple sentence types; Conjugation (Inflection)	No quiz
2	Case particles, Focus particles 1	Quiz 1
3	Focus particles 2; Noun phrases	Quiz 2
4	Verb phrases; Passive	Quiz 3
5	Causative; Potential etc.	Quiz 4
6	Transitive vs. Intransitive	Quiz 5, Mid-term Exam (at tutorial class)
7	Relative clauses; Modal expressions 1	No quiz
8	KOTO vs. NO; Modal expressions 2	Quiz 6
9	Connectives (Conditionals); Tense and aspect	Quiz 7
10	Quantifiers; Giving and receiving verbs	Quiz 8
11	Adverbs; Reporting	Quiz 9
12	Honorific system; Review	Quiz 10

Tutorial Registration

N.A.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Learning Outcomes
Mid-term Exam	30 %	27/03/2024	1,2,3,4
Final Exam	45 %	01/06/2024	1,2,3,4
Weekly quizzes	25 %	26/02/2024	1,2,3

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Participation is not a part of the grade. However, every class involves in-class exercises, so attendance is essential for effective learning.

Examination(s)

See "Mid-term exam" and "Final exam" above, for details.

Assessment Task 1

Mid-term Exam

• 50 minutes test.
• Covers the contents from weeks 1-5.
• Will take place on Week 6 during the tutorial time.
• Feedback session will be held during the lecture on Week 7.

Assessment Task 2

Final Exam

• 2 hours test.
• Covers mainly, but not limited to, the contents from weeks 6-12.
• Refer to exam timetable.

Assessment Task 3

Weekly quizzes

• There will be 10 weekly quizzes throughout the semester, each of which covers what we will have studied in the previous week.
• Questions will be drawn from, but not limited to, self-study sheets (downloadable from the Wattle).
• Each quiz has around 10 questions, and will be given at the beginning of each Lecture for 8 minutes.
• These in-class quizzes will be given through wattle, and followed immediately by a feedback session.
• If you miss a quiz on an official reason (e.g. sickness or fieldwork trip), and wish to have a make-up, please send email to the course convenor before or soon after the corresponding weekly quiz is given, and seek a permission. Please submit supporting documents (e.g. doctor certificate or a letter from the relevant course director, etc.) along with the email.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

No submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date will be permitted, unless students provide a medical certificate. If an assessment task is not submitted by the due date, a mark of 0 will be awarded.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

N.A.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

N.A.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information. In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service — including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy. If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes. Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students