Overview
An introduction to the study of Japanese linguistics. Students learn how the core systems of language - phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics - operate in the Japanese language.
In this paper, students learn how to analyse the Japanese language linguistically and understand the structure of the language. This opens up your opportunity to conduct linguistic research making reference to the Japanese language.
About this paper
| Paper title | The Structure of the Japanese Language |
|---|---|
| Subject | Japanese |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2026 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,103.10 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- JAPA 231 and LING 111
- Restriction
- JAPA 251
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Contact
- languages@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
This paper covers the phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics of the Japanese language.
- Teaching Arrangements
One 2-hour lecture, and one 1-hour tutorial per week.
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
A course reader will be compiled. - Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will demonstrate an understanding of the structure of the Japanese language and of some issues in linguistic research.
Overview
An introduction to the study of Japanese linguistics. Students learn how the core systems of language - phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics - operate in the Japanese language.
In this paper, students learn how to analyse the Japanese language linguistically and understand its structure. This opens up the opportunity to conduct linguistic research on the Japanese language.
About this paper
| Paper title | The Structure of the Japanese Language |
|---|---|
| Subject | Japanese |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2027 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- JAPA 231 and LING 111
- Restriction
- JAPA 251
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Contact
- languages@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
This paper covers the phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics of the Japanese language.
- Teaching Arrangements
One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week.
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
A course reader will be compiled. - Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will demonstrate an understanding of the structure of the Japanese language and of some issues in linguistic research.