JAPN3702

Contemporary Japanese Literature

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 1

Previously offered in 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006

This is an advanced Japanese language course designed to develop students' reading and translation skills.

Objectives To enable students to:
1. Read contemporary Japanese literature.
2. Translate contemporary Japanese literature.
3. Understand the social context of the literature.
4. Engage in literary criticism.
Content Students will read a variety of contemporary Japanese literary texts and translate them into English. They will also engage in literary criticism of the texts where appropriate.
Replacing Course(s) Not Applicable
Transition Not Applicable
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Any Japanese course at 2000 level or equivalent.
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Assessment Items
Examination: Class Class Exam 20%
Essays / Written Assignments Written Assignments 20%
Examination: Formal Formal Exam 40%
Quiz - Class Class quiz 20%
Contact Hours Lecture: for 4 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for JAPN3702