Overview
This unit is the first part of a sequence progressing from the upper intermediate to the advanced levels of Japanese. In this unit, students will undertake various activities integrating listening, speaking, reading and writing covering spoken language and contemporary written language. Activities are built around topics relating to Japanese communication … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Shimako Iwasaki
Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Shimako Iwasaki
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.
comprehend and respond to standard written and spoken Japanese media sources;
2.
perform textual analysis and summaries of complex written passages, demonstrating recognition and use
of 800 kyōiku kanji including 150 additional kanji frequently used in the media;
3.
competently communicate orally and textually on a variety of topics using appropriate speech styles in both spontaneously and prepared settings;
4.
employ sophisticated research and critical thinking skills in analysis of aspects of Japanese culture and society.
Teaching approach
Research activities
Case-based teaching
Active learning
Assessment summary
Within semester assessment: 100%
Assessment
1 - Exercise/s
2 - In class test/s
3 - Oral test/assessment
4 - Research project
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Lectures
Tutorials
Workload requirements
Workload
Learning resources
Required resources
Availability in areas of study
Japanese studies