110-451 Study of Japanese Language

Formerly available as 110-119 or 158-333/433. Students who have completed 110-119 or 158-333/433 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Two of the following subjects: 110-437 Characteristics of Japanese Writing, 110-468 Colloquial Japanese, 110-455 Japanese Language and Culture or equivalent, or admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth-year honours for fourth-year students.

This subject provides opportunities for students to advance their knowledge of Japanese language. It asks students to look at the language from a researcher's view point. They are encouraged to come up with a simple research question about Japanese language. The question can be directed to Japanese syntax, semantics, vocabulary, or pragmatics as well as learners' Japanese development. Students read relevant academic articles both in English and Japanese and write an essay under the teacher's guidance. They also discuss their research topics and relevant issues in class to narrow and clarify the focus of their research. Students who complete this subject should have deepened their understanding of the Japanese language system and its use. They also should have acquired basic research skills.

An essay of 4000 words for 3rd year, 5000 words for 4th year. Students are required to attend a minimum of 70% of all classes.

Materials will be available from the Institute.