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Focus 3+4: Introduction to Japanese linguistics

Vak
2011-2012

Admission requirements

Japanese language proficiency: low intermediate level.

Description

This course offers a brief introduction to a wide range of topics in Japanese linguistics, including: sound system, vocabulary and word structure, word meaning, writing system, sentence structure, and use and functions of Japanese in relation to social structures and interpersonal relationships.

Course objectives

Students will gain:
(1) A basic understanding of these fields of Japanese linguistics and terminology used within them;
(2) An ability to discuss problems related to the structure and use of Japanese;
(3) A basic ability to analyse some aspects of written and spoken language by working on short assignments.

Timetable

For more information, check time table.

Mode of instruction

Seminar (werkcollege).

Assessment method

– Participation element (attendance, participation, presentation & presentation write-up): 30% – Analytical element (analytical exercises): 20% – Research paper (2,000-2,500 words): 30% – Final exam: 20%

Blackboard

Course notes, slides, syllabus, schedules, assignments, instructions, links, required readings, etc. see Blackboard

Reading list

  1. Yamaguchi, Toshiko, 2007. Japanese Linguistics – An Introduction, Continuum. ISBN: 0826487904 (NB: subject to change, if a new book available by the beginning of 2012; for more information contact the instructor)
    1. Additional readings to be announced in the beginning of the course

Registration

Through uSis.
Exchange and Study Abroad students, please see the Study in Leiden website for information on how to apply.

Contact information

Please contact Mw. Dr. R.J. Länsisalmi.

Remarks

Students not majoring in Japanese Studies should contact the instructor first.