Introduction to Japanese Linguistics (JAPN3209)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2024
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Languages & Cultures School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
General contact hours 3 Hours/ Week
Prerequisite
JAPN3102 or equivalent
Assessment methods
Worksheets (problem-sets), Analysis reports, In-class test
Course enquiries
Doctor Kaz Hagiwara (Semester 2, St Lucia, In person)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This is an upper advanced level course, for students who have completed JAPN3102 or equivalent. This course introduces you to the fundamental analytical tools used in linguistics for analysis of Japanese. It explores specific areas of grammar that exhibit pervasive structural and semantic differences between Japanese and English. The interplay between socio-cultural factors and language use will also be discussed. The course will help you to systematise and consolidate your knowledge of Japanese to further your proficiency.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) | St Lucia | Flexible Delivery | Course Profile |
