This course serves as an introduction to the field of Japanese linguistics, covering a wide range of linguistic topics of the language from phonetics and phonology through to syntax and pragmatics. Various linguistic data of the language will be presented in the course in order for students to understand the unique linguistic properties of Japanese, and also to examine how they are linguistically accounted for. The students will learn how to carry out a literature review in linguistics and be critical towards previous studies. This course consolidates and advances students' understanding of the principles of language analysis and linguistic theory based on the data from Japanese language. This course will also provide a conceptual structure which will complement the learning of the language. Students are expected to demonstrate that they can appropriately apply their acquired skills and knowledge to actual linguistic data for their own original research, and then that they can provide an in-depth analysis of the data. 

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of major linguistic and socio-cultural issues relevant to the Japanese language, and demonstrate an ability to discuss them critically and rigorously. 
2. Analyse and discuss chosen specific aspects of Japanese linguistics in a clear and logically persuasive  writing style. 
3. Research and construct a short, correctly referenced bibliography on a chosen topic in Japanese linguistics. 
4. Critique a major text important to a particular topic in Japanese linguistics. 
5. Conduct original research, applying linguistic knowledge to data gathering and analysis.

Recommended Resources

Readings for this course are available on the Wattle site. Most are from the following two books:

• Hasegawa, Yoko. 2015. Japanese: A linguistic introduction. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
• Tsujimura, Natsuko. 2007. An Introduction to Japanese Linguistics. 2nd Edition. Cambridge: Blackwell.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Written comments
• Verbal comments
• Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to individuals, focus groups

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Other Information

Graduate students attend joint classes with undergraduates but are assessed separately.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Introduction to the course and to Japanese linguisticsPhonetics
2	Phonology
3	Phonology
4	Lexicon & Morphology
5	Syntax: particles	Article summary due 11:55pm Tuesday
6	Syntax: Tense, aspect, and taxis	Mid-term exam
7	Individual essay consultation sessionMidterm test review
8	Syntax: Phrase structures and syntactic trees & causative	Essay proposal due 11:55pm Tuesday
9	Syntax: Passives
10	Dialects	Essay draft due 11:55pm Tuesday
11	Pragmatics: Speech act & politeness
12	Pragmatics & revisions	Essay due: 11:55pm Sunday

Tutorial Registration

Via MyTimetable

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Article summary	20 %	18/03/2025	01/04/2025	1,3,5
Essay proposal	2 %	23/04/2025	07/05/2025	1,2,3,4
Final Essay	28 %	18/05/2025	02/06/2025	1,2,3,4
Mid-Term Exam	20 %	26/03/2025	09/04/2025	1,4
Final Exam	30 %	*	*	1,4

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Assessment Task 1

Article summary

Students are required to read the three readings listed below and write summaries following the provided format (the form and the papers are available on the Wattle site).

• Asano-Cavanagh, Y. (2016). Being ‘indecisive’ in Japanese. Studies in Language. International Journal sponsored by the Foundation “Foundations of Language”, 40(1), 63-92, doi:10.1075/sl.40.1.03asa.
• Hasegawa, Y. (2012). Deictic and anaphoric uses of the Japanese demonstratives ko-so-a. Journal of Japanese Linguistics, 28, 43-59.
• Kubozono, H. (2006). Where does loanword prosody come from? Lingua, 116(7), 1140-1170, doi:10.1016/j.lingua.2005.06.010.

Students are expected to write 2,000 - 2,500 words in total. A detailed marking rubric is given in Wattle.

Assessment Task 2

Essay proposal

Students are required to submit a 500-word essay proposal by 11:55pm on Tuesday of week 8. A mini-consultation session with the course convenor about an essay topic will be held in Week 7.

A detailed marking rubric is given in Wattle. Late Submission without extension is not permitted.

Assessment Task 3

Final Essay

Students are required to critically analyse and discuss chosen specific aspects of Japanese linguistics in an essay.

There are several stages to the writing process, each with requirements and deadlines.

1. Discussion of possible essay topics in the week 5 tutorial.
2. Mini-consultation session with the course convenor about an essay topic in Week 7. A sign-up Wattle site will be created for this.
3. A 500-word proposal (Assessment Task 2) has to be submitted by 11:55pm on Tuesday week 8.
4. Group discussions to improve each other's draft will take place on Wednesday during the tutorial in week 10. For this, each student must submit their reasonable first draft by 11:55pm on Tuesday of week 10 for sharing with their group members and the lecturer. A reasonable first draft means an essay that is more or less complete - as though it could be submitted as the final version but will be improved with more polishing. 
5. Submission of the final version by 11:55pm on Sunday in Week 12. Students are expected to have incorporated the feedback they have received from the group discussion and to have improved the draft submitted in week 10.

Students are expected to write 2,500 words in total.

A detailed marking rubric is given in Wattle. Late Submission without extension is not permitted.

Assessment Task 4

Mid-Term Exam

In-class midterm exam: A 1 hour midterm exam, held during class time on Thursday Week 6.

For exams, students must be available for the duration of the examination period to take the exam.

NOTE: Marks may be subject to moderation for all assessment pieces. This means that the marks obtained throughout the semester may not be identical to the final grade.

Assessment Task 5

Final Exam

Final exam: A 2 hour final exam, held during the examination period.

For exams, students must be available for the duration of the examination period.

NOTE: Marks may be subject to moderation for all assessment pieces. This means that the marks obtained throughout the semester may not be identical to the final grade.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

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Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes. Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

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The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students