ATS2145 · Japanese proficient 1

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.

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. 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).

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.