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The purpose of this course is to prepare students to conduct research using Japanese materials. It will build upon the prerequisite course, JAPA414: Advanced Japanese Language A. On successful completion of JAPA415, the student should be able to read, comprehend, and critique articles on various topics in standard modern Japanese.
The following areas are given special attention:1. To extend the knowledge of Japanese grammar and vocabulary in as many different areas as possible;2. To improve students’ reading comprehension of a variety of Japanese texts written for native speaker readers;3. To improve the ability to summarize and report verbally in Japanese on a broad range of topics;4. To improve written and verbal skills in Japanese;5. To improve students’ ability to work effectively between the two languages (English and Japanese).
As a student in this course you will acquire increased knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and society. You will also acquire skills in all four areas of the language, with an emphasis on oral presentations, reading, and writing. On successful completion of this course, the student should:be familiar with, and able to critically evaluate, various aspects of contemporary Japanese society and current affairsbe able to converse in Japanese on a broad range of Japan-related topicsbe able to read and comprehend a variety of texts written for native-speaker readers. have acquired competency in summarizing and reporting verbally in Japanesehave gained competency in writing reports and essays in Japanesehave acquired research, analysis and writing skills & other competencies readily transferrable to a variety of disciplineshave advanced intercultural awareness and sensitivity
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
Biculturally competent and confident
Students will be aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.
Engaged with the community
Students will have observed and understood a culture within a community by reflecting on their own performance and experiences within that community.
Globally aware
Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.
JAPA414 and subject to approval of the Programme Director.
JAPA318, JAPA407
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Susan Bouterey
Masayoshi Ogino
There is no required textbook for the course. Students will be provided with handouts for class readings. Students will be expected to study and research around the set class topics independently, and to make extensive use of relevant resources in the university library.• Unseen short articles (in-class handouts)• Seen chapters in books and articles (provided in advance)Information about the Japanese Programme, including degree requirements, can be found at:http://www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/japanese/
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Domestic fee $1,023.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .