MDDU-JAPAN v.1 Japanese Double Degree Major (BA/BCom)

Curtin University

About

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.

Completion of this double degree major will provide students with the ability to communicate in Japanese culture. The focus of the major is the Japanese language. The major also provides an insight into the social frameworks, political structures and religions of Japanese culture. To successfully complete this major, students are required to complete four core units, four elective units, and eight Japanese language units. Students commence with JAPN1000 Beginning Japanese, JAPN2001 Pre-Intermediate Japanese, JAPN3000 Intermediate Japanese, or JAPN3002 Advanced Japanese depending on their communicative ability using all skills, and after consultation with the Japanese teaching staff.

Structure

Major/Stream Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. apply knowledge of applied linguistics and intercultural communication

2. critically analyse various issues in the context of cultural and linguistic differences

3. locate and extract information from various sources and synthesise information using a target language

4. communicate both orally and in writing effectively in a target language with cultural understanding

5. use electronic sources in a target language to effectively collect information and communicate

6. demonstrate an ability in self-directed learning

7. evaluate and analyse issues arising in the region with in-depth knowledge of a target language and culture

8. demonstrate an understanding of cultural practices and differences in different languages

9. apply an ethical approach in professional practices; work independently and in teams with an intercultural understanding

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
COMS1003 v.2 Culture to Cultures 3.0 25.0
JAPN1000 v.1 Beginning Japanese 3.0 25.0
50.0

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
CULT1000 v.2 Senses of Place 3.0 25.0
OR
ASIA1005 v.1 Communicating with Asia - Languages and Societies 3.0 25.0
JAPN1001 v.1 Beginning Japanese Developing 3.0 25.0
50.0

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
JAPN2001 v.1 Pre-Intermediate Japanese 3.0 25.0
JAPN2000 v.1 Japanese Society and Culture 2.0 25.0
50.0

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
JAPN2002 v.1 Pre-Intermediate Japanese Developing 3.0 25.0
JAPN2003 v.1 Communicating with Japan 2.0 25.0
50.0

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
JAPN3000 v.1 Intermediate Japanese 3.0 25.0
SELECT ELECTIVES TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 25.0
50.0

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
JAPN3001 v.1 Intermediate Japanese Developing 3.0 25.0
SELECT ELECTIVES TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 25.0
50.0

YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
JAPN3002 v.1 Advanced Japanese 3.0 25.0
SELECT ELECTIVES TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 25.0
50.0

YEAR 4 SEMESTER 2

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
JAPN3003 v.1 Advanced Japanese Developing 3.0 25.0
SELECT ELECTIVES TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 25.0
50.0

* The choice of language optional units is dependent on existing language competence and must be approved by the Course Coordinator

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