110-467 Reading Contemporary Japanese Texts

Two of the following subjects: 110-437 Japanese Writing System, 110-468 Colloquial Japanese, and 110-455 Japanese Language and Culture; or equivalent; or admission to fourth year honours or the Postgraduate Diploma in Japanese for fourth year students.

This subject aims to familiarise students with authentic contemporary Japanese texts. Students will read various forms and styles of reading materials including well-known contemporary Japanese novels and poems. In class, students will learn new vocabulary, phrases, and expressions. They will also learn useful reading strategies. The study of Japanese culture-specific language use in various contexts and its historical background is explored. On completion of this subject, students should develop further understanding of cultural-specific language. Students who complete this subject are expected to have gained confidence to read other contemporary Japanese texts on their own.

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 examinations.

Materials supplied by the Institute.