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1 Description of Subsidiary Subject in Japanese Studies (part 2) The provisions of the academic regulations The academic regulations for the Subsidiary Subject in Japanese Studies (part 2) were prepared by the Board of Studies at the Institute of History and Area Studies and approved by the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities on 28 September 27. The academic regulations take effect on 1 September 27. The subsidiary subject in Subsidiary Subject in Japanese Studies entitles the holder to use the title () The academic direction and primary subject areas of the degree The aim of the optional subject is: - to introduce the student to the scientific disciplines of the subject of Japanese Studies, including the theory and methodology of the subject to provide the student with broad academic knowledge and skills; - give the student the academic knowledge and necessary theoretical and methodological qualifications to enable the student to independently identify, formulate and solve complex issues associated with the relevant components of the subject of Japanese Studies, and - achieve the academic conditions to work with and communicate subject areas in the field of Japanese Studies. Academic competences and qualifications A subsidiary subject in Japanese Studies gives the student the following qualifications and competences: Qualifications The students should acquire qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and skills in the following areas: skills in reading, writing, speaking and understanding modern Japanese; an understanding of basic linguistic issues and methodologies; understanding of central issues in modern Japanese history, culture and social conditions; the ability to independently find information on issues relating to modern Japan, as well the ability to analyse such issues and place them in their context synchronously as well as diachronically; a basic understanding of the nature of scientific character, as well as the basic skill to apply various scientific methodologies. Competences: Through his/her academic course work, the student acquires the following professional and social competences: the ability to analyse complex issues of a multidisciplinary nature and communicate the student s own knowledge in writing and speech; a comprehensive view of a subject matter, the ability to distinguish between significant and less significant aspects, to structure the student s own learning, and to search for and process new information in an appropriate manner; the ability to enter into professional and social contexts across cultural differences and to understand the perceptions of reality of other people; the ability to engage in professional collaboration with other people, including offering and receiving criticism. Admission requirements and prerequisites A pass in a Bachelor s degree with part 1 of a subsidiary subject in Japanese Studies. This degree programme gives access to the following: Transitional regulations Students under older academic regulations must apply for an individual transfer of credits. Structure of the degree programme

2 Examination overview line A, 15 ECTS Module/annual Subject type/assessment examination Oral Language Proficiency Language 2 - Internal examination with internal Textual Analysis Oral Language Proficiency 3 Field Report Japanese Studies - Internal examination with internal Subject Area Title of examination/form of Term/ECTS 5 ECTS 1 ECTS Box diagram line A, 15 ECTS Oral Linguistic Proficiency 2 5 ECTS Oral Linguistic Proficiency 3 Textual Analysis Subject Area Field Report 1 ECTS Regulations and guidelines for academic progress line A, 15 ECTS The student can only register for the examinations in Field Report and Subject Area once the disciplines Introduction to Japanese History and Introduction to Japanese Society and Culture have been passed The examinations in Oral Linguistic Proficiency must be passed in numerical sequence. The disciplines in the third term of the subsidiary subject can only be taken once the Bachelor s degree has been passed, as they are part of the student s Master s degree. Structure of the degree programme Examination overview line B, 12 ECTS

3 Module/annual examination Language Japanese Studies Scientific Theory and Didactics Subject type/assessment Oral Language Proficiency 2 - Internal examination with internal Textual Analysis Oral Language Proficiency 3 Field Report - Internal examination with internal Subject Area Scientific Theory and Didactics - Internal exam with internal Title of examination/form of Term/ECTS 5 ECTS 1 ECTS Third term Box diagram line B, 12 ECTS Third term Oral Linguistic Proficiency 2 Oral Linguistic Proficiency 3 5 ECTS Textual Analysis Field Report 1 ECTS Subject Area Scientific Theory and Didactics Regulations and guidelines for academic progress line B, 12 ECTS The student can only register for the examinations in Field Report and Subject Area once the disciplines Introduction to Japanese History and Introduction to Japanese Society and Culture have been passed The examinations in Oral Linguistic Proficiency must be passed in numerical sequence. The disciplines in the third term of the subsidiary subject can only be taken once the Bachelor s degree has been passed, as they are part of the student s Master s degree. Individual disciplines and examinations in the degree programme

4 Language Qualifications: The students should acquire qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and skills in the following areas: knowledge of the application and use of complex grammatical structures; skills in reading newspaper and Internet texts, both fiction and non-fiction; skills in the use of relevant dictionaries and works of reference; skills in communicating, both orally and in writing; skills in using Japanese texts of a limited degree of difficulty in a scientific context; skills in collecting and structuring subject-specific information in Japanese. Competences: Through his/her academic course work, the student acquires the following professional and social competences: the ability to find relevant information via various channels in Japanese; the ability to communicate specific academic knowledge to a Danish audience; the ability to analyse linguistic issues of a certain level of complexity; the ability to communicate appropriately in Japanese in various social contexts; the ability to use electronic aids to perform linguistic assignments; the ability to analyse texts in their cultural and social context; the ability to understand other cultures and to encounter other cultures on the basis of this understanding; the ability to use the language to gather academic information and to formulate coherent comments in Danish on the basis of read texts. The module consists of the following examinations: 1. Oral Linguistic Proficiency 2 In the of exam performance, there will be an emphasis on the extent to which the student demonstrates linguistic proficiency that is sufficient to conduct natural everyday conversations. Teaching is an element of classroom teaching, with an emphasis on conversation exercises. Japanese The discipline consists of building up the students oral linguistic proficiency to an intermediate level. Individual Oral Set question 3 minutes Presentation Set oral examination. The examinee states five everyday topics in which he/she has a basic vocabulary. The topics must be approved by the subject teacher. The examination consists of an oral presentation of one of the specified topics with a subsequent dialogue between examiner and examinee. Duration: Max. 3 minutes incl. marking.

5 Textual Analysis In the of exam performance, there will be an emphasis on the extent to which the student can demonstrate an ability to work with a large volume of Japanese language material and to use this in an academic context; is able to place the texts issued in their cultural, historical and social context. Teaching forms an element of classroom teaching, based primarily on training in reading, understanding and discussing/analysing the content of a large volume of Japanese texts from various genres. Danish By means of studying texts in modern Japanese (literary works, newspaper and magazine articles, etc.) on their cultural, historical and social context, training is given in the ability to analyse text and to work on large volumes of Japanese-language text. Individual Written Set question 2 day(s) Submission Individual set home assignment. A defined body of modern Japanese texts is issued, with a focus on two topics. The examination involves of a summary and an analysis of/comments on the content of one or more text from the issued syllabus. In order for an overall pass to be awarded, it is a requirement that both the translation and the summary be passed. Duration: 2 days Oral Linguistic Proficiency 3 In the of exam performance, there will be an emphasis on the extent to which the student can demonstrate oral linguistic proficiency sufficient to present and discuss simple topics of relevance to the subject. Teaching is an element of classroom teaching of language, with an emphasis on conversation exercises. Japanese The discipline consists of building up the students oral linguistic proficiency to an advanced level.

6 Individual Oral Set question 3 minutes Presentation Set oral examination. The examinee presents a topic of relevance to the subject, which can be linked to a topic seminar. The topic must be approved by the subject teacher. The examination consists of a presentation on the specified topic in Japanese (possibly using posters, PowerPoint, overheads, etc.), and responses to questions on the presentation. Duration: Max. 3 minutes incl. marking Japanese Studies Qualifications: The students should acquire qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and skills in the following areas: knowledge of core contexts in social, cultural, geographical, economic and political conditions in present-day Japan and in its history; knowledge of basic aspects of Japan s modern culture and social conditions; skills in searching for information via book reviews, bibliographies, libraries and the Internet; skills in oral and written communication. Competences: Through his/her academic course work, the student acquires the following professional and social competences: the ability to use the student s understanding of the history and social description of various areas to put into perspective the history, society and culture of student s own area and other areas; the ability to communicate knowledge orally and in writing, adapted with reference to time, location, progression and target group; the ability to assess strengths and weaknesses in the use of e-conferencing for specific assignments; the ability to identify, analyse and asses problems in historical and cultural subject areas; the ability to define and enter into interdisciplinary collaboration. The module consists of the following examinations: 1. Field Report In the of exam performance, there will be an emphasis on the extent to which the student can demonstrate an understanding of Japanese language, culture and society; can experience actual cultural encounters on the basis of this understanding. Teaching in the form of supervision. The topic, methodology and literature of the report are to be agreed with and approved by a supervisor. Danish

7 Against the background of the insight acquired through the introductory course and the disciplines Introduction to Japanese History and Introduction to Japanese Culture and Society, the student develops his/her practical command of the language and his/her understanding of Japanese culture and society, possibly by spending time in Japan. Individual Written Topic of own choice Submission Individual home assignment. The examination consists of the production of a field report of max. 15 pages containing reflections on linguistic, cultural and social issues in Japan or in other Japanese environments. The scope of the report is reduced to 3-5 pages if there is documentation of active classroom attendance at a Japanese university. The topic, methodology and literature of the report must be agreed with and approved by a subject teacher Subject Area In the of exam performance, there will be an emphasis on the extent to which the student demonstrates sound knowledge in the chosen area, including its significant issues and academic directions; demonstrates skills in locating relevant material in western and Japanese languages; demonstrates skills in working methodically and scientifically within an academic field on the basis of Japanese sources and the ability to demarcate and systematise his/her knowledge. Teaching primarily takes the form of a workshop led by the subject teacher, in which teacher and participants prepare presentations and take part in discussions. Danish The discipline aims to provide the student with a sound overview of a broad academic field within Japanese Studies. The academic area is selected in consultation with the subject teacher. Individual Combined Topic of written and oral own choice 3 minutes Defence Individual written and oral examination. A syllabus is issued of a specified scope. On the basis of this, a written assignment is produced of no more than 25 pages. The background literature must be approved in advance by the subject teacher. The oral examination takes the form of a dialogue between examiner and examinee on the basis of the assignment. The assignment is taken to the oral examination. Duration: 3 minutes incl. marking.

8 Scientific Theory and Didactics The student acquires qualifications in the form of knowledge, understanding and skills in the following areas: knowledge of joint humanistic, science theoretical problems; knowledge of the university as an institution, including the history of humanities and its current status as an institution of learning, science and culture, and the connection with the social and natural sciences; insight into positions and problems of scientific theory that play a central role in the debate on the relationship between humanities, natural science and the social sciences; insight into ethical, research ethical and political aspects of science; general knowledge of didactics and learning theory, and the ability to relate these areas to the optional subject; insight into the optional subject s didactics and to the planning of teaching on the basis of knowledge of basic learning theory. Through his/her academic course work, the student acquires the following professional and social competences: the ability to adopt a critical, constructive approach to science theory and didactic problems, and the ability to identify their theoretical and methodological conditions; the ability to evaluate and comment on the methods and traditions of the humanities; the ability to consider the relevance and function of the humanities in modern society; the ability to formulate and work independently on academically relevant problems. The module consists of the following examinations: 1. Scientific Theory and Didactics In the, emphasis will be placed on the extent to which the student is able to satisfy the following requirements: demonstrate an insight into and ability to analyse and discuss core science theory and didactic problems in relation to the optional subject; demonstrate an awareness and understanding of problems and methodologies in his/her presentation and discussion; contemplate in an independent, critical and methodical way. The teaching consists of the teacher s presentation of texts, problems and subject areas, and of processing cases and examples, on which students work individually and in groups with due reference to their academic background. Danish The course provides an introduction into science theory problems in the interface between natural science, social science and the humanities, and to basic concepts in the field of didactics and general learning theory, with a particular focus on their significance in actual academic contexts. Individual Oral Set question 4 minutes 4 minutes Usual Presentation

9 Oral examination. 4 minutes incl.. Preparation: 4 minutes Materials : all. The student presents one science theory subject and one didactic subject from a general list of subjects, which is published 3 days before the examination. The subjects are related to the optional subject, and the presentation may integrate the two parts

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