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Learning Outcomes

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

Graduate Capabilities

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

Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3429 - Media (Comm & Journalism)
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3434 - Media (PR and Advertising)
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3438 - Media (Screen and Sound Production)
Bachelor of Arts and Business - BArts (Bus)3444 - Arts and Business
Bachelor of International Studies - BlnSt3447 - International Studies
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3453 - Media (Public Relations and Advertising)
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3454 - Media (Communication and Journalism)
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom3502 - Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) - BCom(Co-op)3554 - Commerce (Co-op)
Bachelor of Commerce (International) - BCom(International)3558 - Commerce (International)

Specialisation Structure
24 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 24 UOC.

ARTS/EDUCATION (SECONDARY) STUDENTS

The major/minor in Advanced Japanese Studies (24 uoc) must not be taken as it is not an approved teaching specialisation.

Advanced Language Core Courses

If you commence at Advanced Level you must take 12 UOC of the following courses.

ARTS3630
6 UOC
Advanced Japanese A
ARTS3631
6 UOC
Advanced Japanese B

Professional Language Core Courses

You can take up to a maximum of 12 UOC of the following courses.

These are required language courses if you commence at Professional Level.

ARTS3632
6 UOC
Professional Japanese A
ARTS3633
6 UOC
Professional Japanese B

Japanese Contextual Studies Electives

You can take up to a maximum of 12 UOC of the following courses.

ARTS3639
6 UOC
Japan in Popular Culture
ARTS3640
6 UOC
Japan and Korea: Cultures in Conflict
ARTS2663
6 UOC
Korea and Japan: Chinese Cultural Transmission
ARTS2908
6 UOC
Premodern Japan: Status, Sex and Power
ARTS3218
6 UOC
Japanese History: Modern Miracles and Mythologies

Japanese Professional Studies Electives

If you commence the language studies sequence at Professional Level you may take up to 12 UOC of the following courses.

ARTS3641
6 UOC
Commercial Japanese
ARTS3643
6 UOC
Advanced Writing in Japanese
ARTS3634
6 UOC
Contemporary Japanese Literature
ARTS3638
6 UOC
Learning Japanese through Manga and Anime

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.

You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.

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.

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