Syllabus

Japanese IV: Introduction to Linguistics

Code
GJP39X
Points
15 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Language, Literatures and Learning
Subject field
Japanese (JAA)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Japanese1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G2F
Approved
Approved, 20 December 2023.
This syllabus is valid from 20 December 2023.
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Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • explain the fundamental nature of the sound structure, the word structure, grammatical structure, and dialectal variations of the Japanese language
  • analyse the typological characteristics of the Japanese language using theoretical concepts in an appropriate way
  • utilise linguistic knowledge to improve their writing, reading and oral skills in Japanese.

Course Content

In this course, some of the key concepts of phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics, which are used to describe the Japanese language, are studied. The students also reflect on how such knowledge is obtained through the study of language acquisition and historical linguistics. In addition, related areas as psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, and the writing systems, are discussed.

Assessment

  • Active participation in seminars
  • Active participation in group discussions
  • Written assignments
  •  Oral presentations
  • Written online test

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is A–F.

The final grade for the course is based on an overall assessment by the examiner.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Japanese IV: Introduction to Linguistics - 15 Credits | A–F

Prerequisites

  • Japanese III: Language Proficiency, 15 credits, Japanese III: The Modern Short Story, 7.5 credits and Japanese III: Reading Manga, 7.5 credits

Other Information

Prior knowledge of linguistics is helpful but not required.

The language of tuition is Japanese with the help of English as needed.

This course overlaps the previous course code GJP23W.

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.