1996 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

AJ103 Japanese 1A
6 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: nil
Assessment: continuous
A subject in the Bachelor of Arts
Objectives and Content
This subject is designed to introduce students to the Japanese
language. Training is provided in grammar, writing, reading,
conversation and listening comprehension. Films, slides and
a variety of taped materials are used extensively throughout
the course. As a further aid, taped cassettes of each lesson
can be purchased. It is highly recommended that students
enrolled in this subject also enrol for AJ102, offered in both
semesters.
textbooks
Machida, T. (ed.), Introduction to Japanese Writing. Melbourne,
Swinburne Press, 1982
Machida, T. and Skoutarides, A. Nihongo, Reading and Writing.
Vols. 1-3, Melbourne, Swinburne Press, 1988
Machida, T, Dialogues - Aural Comprehension 1. Melbourne,
Swinburne Press, 1995
Skoutarides, A. and Machida, T. Nihongo, Grammar Notes. vol. 1,
Melbourne, Swinburne Press, 1985
Machida, T. and Skoutarides, A. Pronunciation Exercises
Mizutani, 0. and N. Nihongo Notes. Vols. 1 and 2, Tokyo, Japan
Times, 1977
~koutarides, A. and Peters, G. (eds) Nihongo Dictionary, E-J; J-
E; For Japanese I . Melbourne, Swinburne Press, 1987
AJ104 Japanese 1 B
6 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: AJ 103 or
equivalent Assessment: continuous
A subject in the Bachelor of Arts
Objectives and Content
This subject is a continuation of AJ103. It continues training
in grammar writing, reading conversation and listening
comprehension variety of audio-visual materials are used to
supplement the written texts. Cassette tapes for each lesson
can be purchased.
Textbooks
Machida, T. and Skoutarides, A. Nihongo, Reading and Writing.
Vols. 4 and 5, Melbourne, Swinburne Press, 1988
Machida, T, Dialogues and Aural Comprehension. Melbourne,
Swinburne Press, 1995
Skoutarides, A. and, Machida, T. Nihongo, Grammar Notes. vol. 2,
Melbourne, Swinburne Press, 1985
Mizutani, 0. and N., Nihongo Notes. Vols. 1 and 2, Tokyo, Japan
Times, 1977
Skoutarides, A. and Machida, T. Slide Commentaries
AJ105 Advanced Japanese 1A
6 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: VCE Japanese
or approved equivalent Assessment: continuous
A subject in the Bachelor of Arts
Objectives and Content
This subject consolidates students knowledge of basic
grammar and extends the range of grammar patterns,
Japanese characters and vocabulary acquired at VCE level. It
also provides training in aural/oral skills appropriate to
post-VCE competence level.
Recommended reading
Skoutarides, A. and Machida, T. Nihongo, Grammar Notes. vol. 2,
Melbourne, Swinburne Press, 1987
Skoutarides, A. (ed.). Nihongo, Reading and Writing. vol. 1A and
2A, Melbourne, Swinburne Press, 1991
Skoutarides, A., Machida, T. and Mizuno, T. Audio-Visual
Handbook. Melbourne, Swinburne Press, 1991
Mizutani, 0. and N. Nihongo Notes. Vols. 1-2, Tokyo, Japan
Times, 1979-80
Japan Foundation. Basic Japanese-English Dictionary. Tokyo,
Bonjinsha, 1986
Skoutarides, A. and Machida, T. Nihongo, Grammar Notes. vol. 1,
Melbourne, Swinburne Press, 1985
AJ106 Advanced Japanese 1 B
6 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: AJlOfi or
approved equivalent Assessment: continuous
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A subject in the Bachelor of Arts
Objectives and Content
This subject continues training in written and spoken
Japanese. It introduces students to unabridged fiction
reading texts. It extends the range of Japanese characters and
begins training in honorifics appropriate to a range of adult
communicative situations.
Recommended reading
Machida, T. and Skoutarides, A. Nihongo, Grammar Notes. vol. 3,
Melbourne, Swinburne Press, 1988
Machida, T. and Skoutarides, A. Nihongo, Reading and Writing.
Vols. 6,7 and 8, Melbourne, Swinburne Press, 1988
Machida, T. and Skoutarides, A. (eds) A Collection ofReadings.
Melbourne, Swinburne Press, 1985
Mizuno, T. Dialogues and Aural Comprehension 2. Melbourne,
Swinburne Press, 1992
Mizutani, 0. and N. Nihongo Notes. Vols. 1, 2 and 3, Tokyo,
Japan Times Ltd., 1979-1981
Japan Foundation Basic Japanese-English Dictionary. Tokyo,
Bonjinsha, 1986
AJ202 Communication in Japanese
3 hoursper week Hawthorn Prerequisite: AJ104 or AJ106
Assessment: test/asszpments/participation
A subject in the Bachelor of Arts
Objectives and Content
This subject introduces topics relevant to language and
effective communication. It aims at acquainting students
with the differences between English and Japanese
communication patterns.
Students are encouraged to establish contact with Japanese
people and to use data collected from interviews with them
in the writing of essays and research assignments. The
contact scheme is an important component of this subject as
it provides the student with the opportunity to converse in
Japanese and to become familiar with Japanese attitudes and
customs.
Textbooks
Neustupny, J.V. Communicating with the Japanese. Tokyo, The
Japan Times, 1987