ATS2146 · Japanese proficient 2

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 your knowledge about Japanese modern and traditional culture. The unit also aims to develop your research 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 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).

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.