110-452 Advanced Japanese Grammar

Formerly available as 110-122. Students who have completed 110-122 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

110-216 Advanced Japanese A or equivalent. However, this subject may be taken concurrently with 110-216 Advanced Japanese A.

This subjects aims to advance the learners' Japanese acquisition with a focus on grammatical aspects of Japanese language. The subject asks students to re-think the rules they were taught at earlier stages of their Japanese learning in terms of how they function in real Japanese conversation and writing. Students explore Japanese expressions in different situations and learn functions of grammar in communication. They are also given opportunities to develop 'language sensitivity' by deepening their comprehension of language use in various situations. Students who complete this subject should be able to gain a better control of their Japanese use, and they should have developed knowledge about how grammar develops and regulates language use in actual situations. That understanding should help learners to comprehend and use expressions particular to Japanese.

Assignments totalling 2000 words for 3rd year, 3000 words for 4th year, and examinations totalling 2000 words. Students are required to attend a minimum of 70% of all classes in order to be eligible to take the examinations.

Materials will be available from the Institute.