Independent Course of Study: Advanced Readings in Applied Case Studies

30 points

HOD Mandatory

Advanced Japanese Language A

The purpose of this course is to prepare students to, on the one hand, conduct research using Japanese materials and, on the other hand, for the work environment through practical training in writing, oral communication and giving spoken presentations in Japanese. In addition, the course aims to provide some ‘authentic,’ real-life experience in using Japanese, and to build community links, through engagement with the Japanese Community/Community of Practice and Learning Community. Students will be given the opportunity to further develop their communicative competence, including translation and interpreting skills, and a variety of other skills through project and assignment work. JAPA414 will build upon the prerequisite courses, JAPA 326 Advancing Japanese B and JAPA305 Japanese Language 3.

15 points

JAPA326 with at least a B pass, or ARA course BLJA702 with at least a B pass, and subject to approval of the Programme Director.

JAPA317, JAPA407

Advanced Japanese Language B

The purpose of this course is to prepare students to, on the one hand, conduct research using Japanese materials and, on the other hand, for the work environment through practical training in writing and verbally presenting summaries and reports in Japanese on a broad range of topics, and via applied project work. In addition, the course aims to provide some ‘authentic’, real-life experience in using Japanese, and to build community links, through engagement with the local Japanese community. Students will be given the opportunity to further develop their communicative competence, including translation and interpreting skills, and a variety of other skills through fieldtrip, project, class and assignment work. JAPA415 will build upon the prerequisite course, JAPA414 Advanced Japanese Language A.

15 points

JAPA414 and subject to approval of the Programme Director.

JAPA318, JAPA407

Readings in Contemporary Japanese Literature: 1980s to the present

The course introduces students to Japanese literary texts from the 1980s to the present. A selection of short stories and poetry by a range of contemporary authors, including Okinawan-Japanese novelists, are read and studied in the original Japanese. Students are introduced to various major literary and other theoretical discourses and these are then applied to analyze the texts from both literary and sociological points of view. Training is also provided in the translation of Japanese literary texts.

15 points

Subject to approval of the Programme Director.

JAPA405

Independent Course of Study: Readings in Contemporary Japanese Literature

30 points

Subject to approval by the Head of Department

Research Essay

In this course, students explore a research topic of their choice under the supervision of an appropriate staff member. This course is compulsory for all Honours students.

30 points

Subject to approval of the Programme Director.

Japanese Professional and Community Engagement

This is a professional and community engagement course designed specifically for students specializing in Japanese. The course provides an opportunity for the practical application of students’ Japanese skills and theoretical and research issues in an authentic Japanese business or community environment with faculty supervision, guidance, and evaluation.

30 points

JAPA326; and permission of the Head of Department.

JAPA395

MA Dissertation

MA Dissertation

60 points

Subject to the approval of the Head of Department.

MA Thesis

120 points

Subject to approval of the Programme Director.