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Learning Outcomes

1.
Use the Japanese language with a level of fluency and understanding equivalent to an independent user as articulated in the Common European Framework
  • Scholars
2.
Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry and analysis
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
3.
Recognise linguistic and cultural diversity in order to examine and comprehend one's own language and culture.
  • Scholars
  • Global Citizens
4.
Collaborate effectively with others.
  • Leaders
  • Professionals
5.
Articulate a broad body of knowledge about aspects of Japanese society, culture and/or the arts
  • Scholars
6.
Demonstrate intercultural responsiveness
  • Global Citizens
7.
Communicate and debate complex ideas in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
8.
Exhibit initiative and self-direction
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
9.
Critically and creatively employ disciplinary bodies of knowledge and appraise disciplinary perspectives in professional practice and/or scholarship.
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
10.
Justify a position in relation to foundational aspects of society, culture and/or the arts
  • Professionals
  • Global Citizens
  • Scholars
11.
Engage proactively with complex problems in professional practice and/or scholarship.
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
12.
Continuously acquire knowledge and skills and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment.
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
13.
Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly
  • Professionals
  • Global Citizens
  • Scholars

Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Arts and Business - BArts (Bus)3444 - Arts and Business
Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) - BCom(Co-op)3554 - Commerce (Co-op)
Bachelor of Commerce (International) - BCom(International)3558 - Commerce (International)

Specialisation Structure
60 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 60 UOC.

Introductory Language Core Courses

Only students commencing at Introductory Level take 12 UOC of the following courses.

Intermediate Language Core Courses

Advanced Language Core Courses

You must take 12 UOC of the following courses.

Substitutions

If you commence the language studies sequence at Introductory Japanese B, you must go on to complete Advanced Japanese B. In order to have the required 60 UOC for the major, you must complete a further 30 UOC including 24 UOC in contextual courses plus the Level 3 capstone course.If … For more content click the Read More button below.

Additional Information

Language Studies for Commencing Mid-Year Students

If your language skills are assessed as Level A in Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced or Professional you cannot commence study until Term 1.

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

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