Overview

Japan is one of the most dynamic nations in Asia. Its history, culture and language are important to the socio-economic development of our region. Understanding Japan is important for regional prosperity. Monash has one of the most extensive programs in Japanese studies in Australia. Language units combine the structured development … For more content click the Read More button below. Japanese language study caters for students from introductory to advanced levels with a flexible structure that allows entry at several levels, and ensures sequential study suitable to a student's background. To ensure that you are placed in the most appropriate level according to your individual profile and the best outcome they can expect to achieve, all students, except beginners, are required to undertake placement testing prior to the start of their first semester of language study. Placement tests and information about the linguistic content and level of units are available through the Japanese studies website. Right of school to determine entry level and approve accelerated enrolmentThe Japanese studies program convenor retains the right to determine the proper proficiency level for any particular student. You are not permitted to accelerate your enrolment without first consulting the program convenor, nor can they elect to take classes that are below their proficiency level. If you wish to enrol in a language unit higher than introductory you need to complete a language entry level test to determine the language level they should be enrolled in. You must sequentially progress through the language unit levels eg. Introductory, Intermediate, Proficient and Advanced. You are not permitted to take classes that are below their tested language proficiency level. Overseas studyThe Japanese program has exchange agreements with over 10 Japanese institutions which provide opportunities to incorporate study in Japan into the major. While each exchange has its own features, collectively they provide a wide range of opportunities for you to study in Japan. The credit arrangements vary and need to be clearly verified with the Japanese exchange program coordinator before a student can be assured of receiving credit. If you wish to study in Japan you are encouraged to take both Japanese language units and units from other areas of study. A range of scholarships are available from the university and from the Japanese government. For further information visit the Japanese study abroad website or contact the exchange program coordinator within the Japanese studies program. AvailabilityJapanese studies is listed in A2000 Bachelor of Arts at Caulfield and Clayton as a major and a minor, and in A0501 Diploma of Languages at Caulfield and Clayton as a major.

Intending honours
If you are intending to enter honours in this area of study you must have completed a major in the discipline, with a minimum of 24 credit points of study at level 3 to be eligible.

Learning outcomes

In addition to achieving the broad outcomes of your course, and successfully completing this area of study, you will be able to:

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Have Japanese literacy and communication skills and metalinguistic knowledge commensurate with the appropriate Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level for their relevant stream (B1.1 for Japanese Introductory stream, B1.2 for Japanese Intermediate stream, and B2.1+ for Proficient and Advanced streams)

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Be aware of sociolinguistic and sociocultural aspects of communication and the ability to communicate appropriately and effectively cross-culturally and in cross-language contexts including sensitivity to cultural and social values and respect for diversity (gender roles, personal identity, national identity, age hierarchies etc)

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Understand a range of aspects of Japanese culture and society including key concepts and theoretical frameworks and the ability to express ideas about Japanese developments in a global context

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Be able to complete and present research projects in both Japanese and English, including the use of digital tools and resources

Requirements
48 credit points

Rules
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Entry point 1 - Introductory48 credit points
OR
Entry point 2 - Intermediate48 credit points
OR
Entry point 3 - Proficient48 credit points
OR
Entry point 4 - Advanced48 credit points

Contacts

Coordinator(s)

Dr Jason Jones

Organisational contacts