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Courses Handbook 2013

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2013.
Information for the previous year's courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2012.

309646 v.4 Japanese Double Degree Major

Introduction

Completion of this major will provide students with the ability to communicate in Japanese culture. The focus of the major is the Japanese language. The major also provides an insight into the social frameworks, political structures and religions of Japanese culture. To successfully complete this major, students are required to complete four core units, four elective units, and eight Japanese language units. Students commence with Japanese 111 (Beginners), Japanese 211 (Pre intermediate), Japanese 311 (Intermediate), or Japanese 321 (Advanced) depending on their communicative ability using all skills, and after consultation with the Japanese teaching staff.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
1502 v.7   Japanese 111 5.0 25.0
311922 v.1   Engaging in the Humanities 100 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 1 Semester 2
1503 v.7   Japanese 112 2.0 25.0
311926 v.3   Communicating with Asia: Languages and Societies 100 3.0 25.0
  OR  
311925 v.3   Senses of Place 100 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 1
2961 v.7   Japanese 211 4.0 25.0
5078 v.9   Japanese Society and Culture 250 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
13214 v.8   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.7   Japanese 311 4.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
3812 v.7   Japanese 312 4.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  50.0
Year 4 Semester 1
3811 v.7   Japanese 321 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  50.0
Year 4 Semester 2
3813 v.7   Japanese 322 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  50.0

NB    The choice of language optional units is dependent on existing language competence and must be approved by the Course Coordinator

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