JAP4003 – Research course in Japanese linguistics
Course description
Course content
The course focuses on an area within the field of Japanese linguistics. To the extent possible, this is decided in dialogue with the students.
Learning outcome
Through the study of literature on the subject, both in Japanese and in European languages, students will become acquainted with an area of Japanese linguistics.
Admission
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Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
JAP2110 (or the equivalent from other institutions)
Recommended previous knowledge
An extra full year of language studies in Japan after JAP2110 is highly recommended.
Teaching
Teaching is concentrated into the first weeks of the autumn semester. Throughout the rest of the semester students are supervised via e-mail in the writing of their essays.
Examination
Students are to write an essay of approx. 5000 words.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
Resit an examination
Evaluation
The course is subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students to participate in a more comprehensive evaluation.
Other
The course is part of the MA-Degree in Japanese language (Language Programme).