ATS1141 · Japanese introductory 1

Overview

In this unit you will develop knowledge, strategies and skills to interact in Japanese, in situations you are likely to encounter in Australia and Japan. You will establish a firm foundation of linguistic, sociolinguistic and sociocultural knowledge which you can creatively apply in a variety of situations.

Areas of study: Japanese studies

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. comprehend simple Japanese texts with hiragana, katakana and basic kanji characters;
2. compose simple sentences, individually and collectively, using both handwriting and typing assisted by appropriate technological resources;
3. communicate effectively in basic Japanese conversations, applying textbook grammar patterns and vocabulary, including simple greetings, self-introductions and everyday conversations;
4. recognise and use hiragana and katakana characters, and approximately 60 fundamental kanji characters;
5. demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity through self-reflection, comparisons and group discussions deepening cross-cultural understanding of Japanese in a global context.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.