Overview

This is the second part of a sequence in upper intermediate Japanese. This unit covers both spoken language and contemporary written language and aims to enhance students' knowledge about Japanese modern and traditional culture. The unit also aims to develop students' research skills and intercultural competence.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

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 conversations or monologues on topics covered in class and to identify different genres;

2.

Read texts (approx. 2000 characters) on various topics about Japan with the assistance of dictionaries;

3.

Communicate in complex situations (e.g. explaining troubles);

4.

Discuss broader topics about Japanese culture with Japanese native speakers;

5.

Research and present on one of the topics studied in class;

6.

Write an essay (1200-1400 characters) on a topic related to Japan with the assistance of dictionaries and other language and content resources;

7.

Use kanji acquired so far (approx. 450 kanji) and recognise and begin to use additional 150 new kanji (including approx. 90 for recognition only).

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment

1 - Essay
2 - Online Test
3 - Oral test/assessment
4 - Quizzes
5 - Exercises

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures
Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Availability in areas of study

Japanese studies