This course serves as an introduction to the field of Japanese linguistics, covering a wide range of linguistic topics of the language from phonetics and phonology through to syntax and pragmatics. Various linguistic data of the language will be presented in the course in order for students to understand the unique linguistic properties of Japanese, and also to examine how they are linguistically accounted for. The students will learn how to carry out a literature review in linguistics and be critical towards previous studies. This course consolidates and advances students' understanding of the principles of language analysis and linguistic theory based on the data from Japanese language. This course will also provide a conceptual structure which will complement the learning of the language. Students are expected to demonstrate that they can appropriately apply their acquired skills and knowledge to actual linguistic data for their own original research, and then that they can provide an in-depth analysis of the data.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of major linguistic and socio-cultural issues relevant to the Japanese language, and demonstrate an ability to discuss them critically and rigorously.
- Analyse and discuss chosen specific aspects of Japanese linguistics in a clear and logically persuasive writing style.
- Research and construct a short, correctly referenced bibliography on a chosen topic in Japanese linguistics.
- Critique a major text important to a particular topic in Japanese linguistics.
- Conduct original research, applying linguistic knowledge to data gathering and analysis.
Indicative Assessment
- Article summary (2000 words) (20) [LO 3,4]
- Essay (2500 words) (40) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- In-class mid term exam (20) [LO 1,2]
- Final exam (20) [LO 1,2]
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Workload
130 hours in total including in class time and independent study.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
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Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $4080 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $6000 |
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8701 | 22 Jul 2024 | 29 Jul 2024 | 31 Aug 2024 | 25 Oct 2024 | In Person | N/A |
