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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

311937 v.1 Japanese Major

Introduction

Completion of this major will provide students with the ability to communicate effectively in Japanese cultural terms, with a focus on the use of the Japanese language. The major also provides insights into Japanese social and cultural frameworks and business practices in Japan. Students commence with Japanese 111, or a more advanced unit depending on the student's level of Japanese, after consultation with the Japanese teaching staff.

Major combinations within the BA

Students choosing this major within the Bachelor of Arts degree will also choose another major or an elective stream. Choosing a second major allows students to study in an additional discipline area. Choosing an elective stream allows students to undertake further study in the discipline of their first major or choose from a variety of units from around the University. Combinations of majors are listed in the handbook at http://handbook.curtin.edu.au/courses/31/311921.html.

Course Entry Requirement

Students should complete Japanese 111 and Japanese 112 in first year.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 2 Semester 1
2961 v.6   Japanese 211 4.0 25.0
5078 v.8   Japanese Society and Culture 250 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
13214 v.7   Business Culture in Japan and Korea 223 3.0 25.0
2962 v.6   Japanese 212 4.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
3810 v.6   Japanese 311 4.0 25.0
3811 v.6   Japanese 321 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
3812 v.6   Japanese 312 4.0 25.0
3813 v.6   Japanese 322 3.0 25.0
  50.0