Overview

This is the first part of a sequence in upper intermediate Japanese. This unit covers both spoken language and contemporary written language and aims to enhance your knowledge about Japan and the different varieties of the language. The unit also aims to develop your study skills and intercultural competence.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prohibition

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Masaki Shibata

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Masaki Shibata

Notes

If this is your language entry point, this unit requires a language entry level test.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Use listening skills to understand simple conversations as well as unfamiliar vocabulary and grammar;

2.

Read texts (approx. 1500 characters) written for upper intermediate level of students with the assistance of dictionaries;

3.

Use appropriate speech styles and communication strategies for a variety of contexts of different Japanese language, in order to communicate more naturally;

4.

Discuss various topics related to Japan;

5.

Write a short essay (800-1000 characters using online language resources effectively;

6.

Use kanji acquired so far (approx. 300 kanji) and recognise and begin to use additional 150 new kanji (including approx. 70 for recognition only).

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment

1 - In class Test
2 - Online test
3 - Quiz
4 - Exercises
5 - Presentation

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures
Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Availability in areas of study

Japanese studies