Japanese
The major in Japanese focuses on developing language skills that will be practical in real life situations, both spoken and written, and is designed with two streams of study dependent on a students' language proficiency. Students may enter the major at beginner or intermediate level (including post-HSC level). All students who wish to enter directly into intermediate level must consult with the convenor of the major. The major consists of language and civilisation subjects, and subjects which require a short period of study in Japan.
Major Study
For beginners the major consists of 82 credit points, and for intermediate, 62. Intermediate entry is recommended for students having completed either Continuers (2 unit) or Extension (3 unit) Japanese at a NSW high school. The beginner stream assumes no prior knowledge of the language. The Japanese major articulates with NSW TAFE Certificate 3 in Japanese.
Intermediate (non-post-HSC) stream students are required to successfully complete a placement test. A unique feature of this course is the period of study in Japan for beginners and intermediate entry students.
Another special feature on offer at Wollongong (for suitably qualified graduates), is one year of study at a Japanese university in JAPA451 or JAPA551, for which some generous scholarships are available. The Modern Languages Program has had considerable success in obtaining funding and scholarships to assist with the costs of travel and residence in Japan. Such funding is not guaranteed, however, so students may need to meet the costs associated with travel and accommodation for any periods of study in Japan.
Students wishing to study beginner's Japanese but not as a major study, are encouraged to take JAPA141 in Session 1, or JAPA101 in Summer Session (if available). JAPA102 and JAPA103 are also available for beginners who are interested in basic Japanese for either teaching or business respectively. JAPA101, 102, and 103 are all terminating subjects, and are not considered as prerequisites for any other subject in Japanese. They are not mutually exclusive, so only 1 of the 3 can be awarded credit points. JAPA110 is available to all students who wish to familiarise themselves with Japanese civilisation and society, but who do not wish to pursue language studies.
Minor study in Languages other than English (LOTE): Japanese
Students may also take a minor consisting of any four sequential language subjects in Japanese (e.g. JAPA141, 2 and 3, and JAPA261). The minor will consist of 28 or 32 credit points of language study, dependent upon level of entry. Students may not cross-count any subjects from the language minor in any other minor or major study.
Whilst the minor will not be stipulated on the students' testamur at graduation, it will be recorded on the academic transcript. Example: A student beginner could take a minor by studying JAPA141, JAPA142, JAPA143 and JAPA261.
Honours
See Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Study Program
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Subjects
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Title
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Session
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Credit Points
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100-Level: Beginners or near beginners
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JAPA110
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Japan and the Japanese
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N/O 2008
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6
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JAPA141
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Beginners' Japanese I
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Autumn
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6
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JAPA142
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Beginners' Japanese II
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Spring
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6
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JAPA143
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Beginners' Japanese III
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Summer 08/09
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8
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100-Level: Intermediate (or Post-HSC)
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JAPA110
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Japan and the Japanese
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N/O 2008
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6
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200-Level: All students
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JAPA261
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Intermediate Japanese I
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Autumn
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8
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JAPA262
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Intermediate Japanese II
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Spring
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8
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JAPA271
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In-country Japanese Session (Japan)*
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Winter (Japan)
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8
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LING210
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Communicating in a Foreign Language
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Autumn
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8
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300-Level
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JAPA310
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Advanced Readings in Japanese
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Autumn
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8
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JAPA361
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Advanced Japanese I
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Autumn
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8
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JAPA362
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Advanced Japanese II
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Spring
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8
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Complimentary Subjects: These general subjects do not count towards the major in Japanese. They may be taken as general electives in the degree by students prior to majoring in Japanese (i.e. prior to studying JAPA141) or by students wishing to study the subject without majoring. If a student who has completed JAPA 101, for example, s/he may not take JAPA102 or JAPA103 and vice versa.
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JAPA101
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An Introduction to Japanese*
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Summer 08/09
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6
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JAPA102
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Japanese Studies for Educational Purposes*
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Spring
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6
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JAPA103
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Japanese Studies for Business Purposes*
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Spring
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6
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SMAC201
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Popular Culture in Japan * *
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Spring
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8
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* Subject to availability. Note: JAPA271 is offered to students majoring in Japanese and places are limited. If all places are not filled by majoring students, places may be made available to students undertaking the minor in Japanese.
** SMAC201 is a complimentary subject rather than a compulsory part of the Major.
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