JAPANESE 324

Topics in Japanese Linguistics

Please note: this is archived course information from 2012 for JAPANESE 324.

Description

A study of some issues in Japanese linguistics. Topics will include but will not be limited to: semantics of verbs, transitivity, argument structure, subject and topic, tense and aspect, transitive/intransitive contrast, passivisation and causativisation, perspective and ellipsis.

Availability 2012

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Dr Harumi Minagawa

Points

JAPANESE 324: 15 points

Prerequisites

45 points at Stage II in Japanese including JAPANESE 222

Corequisites

JAPANESE 331 or 332