JPNSI Japanese Studies major (MJD-JPNSI)
Studying Japanese language, culture and society means taking a significant step towards becoming Asia-literate—an important attribute for future global citizens, particularly in Australia. The Japanese Studies major caters for beginners and for students who have studied Japanese to high school level or equivalent. As well as learning how to speak, read and write Japanese, students examine Japanese history, society and popular culture. Knowledge of the Japanese language offers students access to a major world economic player with strong trade links with Western Australia.
Admission to this major requires a pass in ATAR Japanese Year 12
Outcomes
Students are able to (1) show competence in the Japanese language in the four skills of language acquisition—reading, writing, listening and speaking; (2) operate effectively in daily conversations or complex discussions in social and academic work situations; (3) understand and engage withJapanese-language texts and Japan-relevant English language material—written, audio or visual—of an intellectual nature in particular areas of interest and expertise; (4) understand how culturally specific social structures affect interpersonal communication, and determine how to apply this knowledge to their own interactions in a culturally sensitive manner; (5) engage effectively in the key debates on Japanese history, society and culture in a professional manner and produce coherent and well-argued written work; (6) demonstrate competence in a set of transferable skills, including (but not limited to) digital literacy, information management, group working, research skills and critical thinking, as well as an ability to manage and take responsibility for their own learning processes with minimum guidance; and (7) apply their country-specific knowledge in the context of their second major (if applicable).
Broadening guidelines
All students studying towards a Bachelor's Degree at UWA are required to Broaden their studies by completing a minimum of four units (24 points) of study outside their degree specific major. Broadening is your opportunity to explore other areas of interest, investigate new disciplines and knowledge paradigms and to shape your degree to suit your own aspirations and interests. Many of you will be able to undertake more than this minimum amount of broadening study and we encourage you to do so if this suits your aspirations. Over the next few months you will find here some broadening suggestions related to your degree-specific major. While we know that many students value guidance of this sort, these are only suggestions and students should not lose sight of the opportunity to explore that is afforded by your Broadening Choices. Advice can also be sought from your Allocated Student Advising Office.
Prerequisites
Admission to this major requires a pass in WACE Japanese: Second Language JSL3A/3B.
Incompatibilities
Not available to native speakers and/or persons who have been educated above primary level in Japan.
JPNSI Japanese Studies can be taken as a degree-specific major in the following degree courses:
Overview of unit sequence
JPNSI Japanese Studies is a degree-specific single major comprising:
- two Level 1 units
- three Level 2 units
- three Level 3 units
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S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; NS = non-standard teaching period |
Level 1
Take all units (12 points):
Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
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S1 | JAPN1403 | Japanese 3 |
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S2 | JAPN1404 | Japanese 4 |
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Level 2
Take all units (12 points):
Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
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S1 | JAPN2405 | Japanese 5 | |
S2 | JAPN2406 | Japanese 6 |
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Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:
Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
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NS | ASIA2001 | Culture, Society and the State in Asia |
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S2 | ASIA2002 | Australia and Asia |
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S1 | ASIA2004 | Popular Culture in Asia |
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Level 3
Take all units (18 points):
Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
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S2, NS | ASIA3002 | Issues in Japanese Society and Culture |
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S1 | JAPN3407 | Japanese 7 |
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S2 | JAPN3408 | Japanese 8 |
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Choosing your degree-specific major
General degrees
You must satisfy the requirements of a degree-specific major before you complete your course. The flexible structure of an undergraduate course allows you to try out a number of different subjects to see what interests you before nominating your degree-specific major. You have the choice to either nominate your degree-specific major when you first enrol in the course or delay nominating it until your second year.
To plan the first year of your study without nominating a degree-specific major, you are advised to choose units that will pave the way to two or more degree-specific majors that are of interest to you. For examples of the choice of units available in first year, search the first-year study plans .
To fully understand the structure of an undergraduate course, read the course structure information and the Undergraduate Degree Course Rules.
The following example illustrates how the JPNSI Japanese Studies degree-specific major can be included in the Bachelor of Arts course.
Example Study Plan
There are more choices open to you. For more examples, search the study plans .
Specialised degrees – Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours), Bachelor of Automation and Robotics, Bachelor of Environmental Design, Bachelor of Music
You must satisfy the requirements of the degree-specific major in your degree before you complete your course.
Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics
This comprehensive degree does not require you to choose a degree-specific major.
Choosing a second major
You also have the option to choose a second major from those available in the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design Only available to re-enrolling students. and Bachelor of Science courses, giving you the opportunity to pursue your interests no matter how different they are.
For more examples of combinations of majors, search the study plans .