Japanese Linguistics covers main aspects of linguistics as they pertain to the Japanese language—from issues in phonetics, phonology, and syntax to sociolinguistics, the history of the Japanese language and its teaching as a foreign language. A Japanese Linguistics Minor provides students with a solid foundation upon which to develop interests in the Japanese language, its use and its structure. It covers a variety of topics in Japanese linguistics in cooperation with the School of Language Studies in CASS. Students are expected to have some familiarity with the Japanese language, and this Minor will also enhance students’ Japanese language skills by further looking at the structure of the language.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current general linguistic issues,
- Critically discuss major linguistic issues in various aspects of Japanese language, such as its speech sounds, words, sentences and meanings,
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of the social functions of Japanese language and the roles they play in Japanese culture,
- Understand processes of language change and variation, and the role of language in reflecting and constructing social identities, and
- Apply their linguistic techniques and language skills to activities involving Japanese language; e.g., teaching Japanese as a foreign language.
Relevant Degrees
Requirements
This minor requires the completion of 24 units, which must include:
12 units from the following compulsory courses:
LING1001 Language unlocked: An introduction to linguistics
LING2028 Japanese Linguistics
12 units from the completion of the following Japanese linguistics and contextual courses:
ASIA2001 Language in Asia and the Pacific
ASIA3012 Readings in Asian Societies and Histories
JPNS2024 Japanese Grammar and Expressions
JPNS3012 Teaching Japanese: Content
JPNS3013 Japanese - English Translation
JPNS3014 Teaching Japanese: Method
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