LANG 3056 Japanese 306: Japanese Popular Culture

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 102219

Coordinator Hiromi Muranaka Opens in new window

Description This unit aims to reinforce the Japanese language in all four skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing, via the medium of Japanese popular culture, e.g. manga, anime, Japanese drama and/or J-pop, by exploring and analysing culturally and linguistically specific issues of the language, e.g. address terms and taking turns. Students will explore natural Japanese text and speech in both casual and formal styles at an advanced level, as well as increase their knowledge and understanding of Japanese popular culture.

School Humanities & Comm Arts

Discipline Southeast Asian Languages

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject

Assumed Knowledge

Japanese 203 and 204 or equivalent knowledge.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Item Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Language Tasks 1 hour 30 N Individual
Project (Presentation and Essay) 10-20 minutes presentation and an essay equivalent to 2,000-3,000 Japanese characters 40 N Individual
In-Class Test(s) UP to 2 hours 30 N Individual

Teaching Periods