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JAPN3702

Contemporary Japanese Literature

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 1

Previously offered in 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 2 hour(s) per Week for 13 weeks

Timetables