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School of Culture History and Language · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
For research topic in Japanese, completion of JPNS3102 or JPNS3103 is required. The course is for high-achieving students who have demonstrated an advanced level of proficiency in any one of the Asian or Pacific languages taught in the school. Enrolled students conduct an independent research project under the supervision of a member of academic staff. This may be on a common theme set by the academic supervisor or involve an individually identified research topic, subject to the supervisor’s approval. The research project may focus on contemporary media (including online and print), literary texts, or scholarly works. The readings and written assessment involved in this course are completed in the language the student is studying, with special exception in the case of certain Classical languages. Enrolment in this course is subject to the availability and agreement of appropriate supervisors. It is a requirement that students confirm the approval of the potential supervisor before enrolling in the course. Students are expected to arrange regular meetings with their supervisor to critically discuss the assigned readings and develop their research project.
Written critical commentaries (5x8%)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Research essay (3000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Relevant contribution to and consistent participation in discussions.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Fortnightly meetings with supervisor. Students are expected to complete 130 hours of work including both class contact hours and independent study. Work Integrated Learning Projects This WIL component provides you with the opportunity to deeply engage with the course content, drive your leaning, build skills and confidence, and perform the learned tasks more effectively. Other Information Note: This course is entirely conducted in the target language, with special exception in the case of certain Classical languages. Enrollment is contingent on appropriate supervisors being available to work with students. Students may enroll in this course up to four times (4x) provided that the research topic is changed with each enrollment. This is a co-taught course. Any cap on enrollments in one course applies to both courses combined. ---- On successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to engage at an Advanced level in any one of the Asian or Pacific languages taught in the school. Students with native speaker proficiency (may include cognate languages and dialects) must review the language proficiency assessment site and contact the CAP Student Centre for appropriate enrollment advice. Students with previous “language experience or exposure” are required to undertake a language proficiency assessment to ensure enrollment at the most appropriate level. Relevant past experience includes: - Previous study of the language (both formal and informal, for example but not limited to, at school, or, home, or through online activities, etc.) - Being exposed to the language in childhood via a family member or friend - Travel or living in a country where the language is spoken - The language being spoken in your home (even if you do not speak it yourself) Students who are not sure if they need to undertake a language proficiency assessment should seek advice from the course or language convenor. Students who intentionally misrepresent their language proficiency level may be investigated under the Academic Misconduct Rule 2015 as having failed to comply with assessment directions and having sought unfair advantage. This may results in a penalty such as reduced grades or failure of the course. Students are not permitted to enroll in a language course below one that they have already successfully complet
Reading materials will be prescribed by the supervisor.