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Diploma of Languages with a specialisation in Japanese

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Overview

The Diploma in Languages is a three-year part-time program which is equivalent to a major.

The languages offered are: Chinese, Croatian, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Modern Greek, Polish, Russian and Spanish.

The Diploma is open to anyone who qualifies for admission to a degree.

It can be completed together with a degree or as a stand-alone program. The number of credit points required for the diploma is 24.

Entry requirements

English language requirements

If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.

For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).

Work experience requirements

What you will study

Degree requirements Credit Points
Minimum number of credit points 24
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below

Specialisation requirements

The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this specialisation

100 level Credit Points
Required 24cp from JPS101 Introductory Japanese I
JPS102 Introductory Japanese II
JPS111 Introductory Spoken Japanese I
JPS112 Introductory Spoken Japanese II
JPS113 Japanese Writing in Context for Non Kanji Background Learners
JPS114 Introductory Japanese Reading Unit
JPS201 Intermediate Japanese I
JPS202 Intermediate Japanese II
JPS211 Intermediate Spoken Japanese I
JPS212 Intermediate Spoken Japanese II
JPS213 Intermediate Japanese Translation and Writing Workshop
JPS223 Intertextuality and the Tale of Genji
JPS301 Advanced Japanese I
JPS302 Advanced Japanese II
JPS303 Advanced Japanese III
JPS304 Advanced Japanese IV
JPS311 Advanced Spoken Japanese
JPS313 Advanced Japanese Translation and Writing Workshop
JPS314 Reading for Special Purposes
JPS315 Japanese Mass Media Workshop
JPS316 Intercultural Perspectives: Japanese and English 24
Total credit points required to satisfy this specialisation 24

Notes

  • The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
    For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
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