JAPANESE 324

Topics in Japanese Linguistics

Please note: this is archived course information from 2024 for JAPANESE 324.

Description

Aim: To develop an analytical ability as a linguist to examine and explain linguistic phenomena in Japanese, within a limited scope. 

You will

• Study aspects of the Japanese language, such as topicalisation, subjectivity, argument structure, transitivity, passives, benefactive constructions, three way deictic system, ellipsis, speech style and honorific system
• Consult primary data to collect target examples, analyse them and discuss findings in oral and written reports, while linking the discussion to the literature

Assessment

Coursework + exam

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline for JAPANESE 324.

Digital Course Outlines are refreshed in November for the following year. Digital Course Outlines for courses to be offered for the first time may be published slightly later.

Availability 2024

Not taught in 2024

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Dr Harumi Minagawa

Points

JAPANESE 324: 15 points

Prerequisites

45 points at Stage II in Japanese including JAPANESE 222

Corequisites

JAPANESE 331 or 332

Restrictions

JAPANESE 728