JAPN 3202 - Japanese IIIB | Course Outlines

JAPN 3202 - Japanese IIIB

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2016

Japanese IIIB completes the higher elementary grammar and further extends students' knowledge of vocabulary and Kanji, in order to progress to the intermediate level. Through instruction and practice in the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking, increased emphasis is placed on enhancing students' communication skills in both spoken and written Japanese to further consolidate a solid foundation at the higher elementary level. The aims of the course are: i) to complete the higher elementary grammar and to enhance the knowledge in advance usages of various grammatical combinations; ii) to expand knowledge and use of vocabulary in both conversational and written contexts; iii) to develop communication skills/strategies; iv) to develop reading and writing skills using a substantial number of characters and their combinations; v) to become efficient and independent language learners.

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Course Details

Course Code	JAPN 3202
Course	Japanese IIIB
Coordinating Unit	Asian Studies
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 4 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	JAPN 3201
Incompatible	JAPN 3002
Assessment	continuous assessment (50%), exam(s) (50%)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Kayoko Enomoto

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1	Acquire knowledge and use of Japanese grammar, vocabulary and kanji characters developed at a higher elementary level.
2	Improve Japanese communication skills and strategies developed at a higher elementary level in both written and conversational contexts.
3	Develop basic skills to locate, evaluate and use online resources for studying Japanese language independently.
4	Practise time management skills following strict timelines for regular practice and continuous assessments.
5	Develop interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with peers through communication in both Japanese and English.
6	Be more aware of different ways of seeing the world through Japanese language learning.
7	Be more aware of cultural respect, differences and diversity and will have more knowledge and understanding of the issues involving intercultural communication

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1,2
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1,2,3
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	2,5
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	3,4,5,6
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	6,7
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	4,5,6,7

Learning Resources

Required Resources

TEXTBOOKS

a) Minna no Nihongo II (Tokyo: 3A Corporation, 1998)

b) Minna no Nihongo II: Translation & Grammatical Notes (Tokyo: 3A Corporation, 1998)

c) Minna no Nihongo II: Kanji II (Tokyo: 3A Corporation, 2000)

d) Minna no Nihongo II: Hyoojun-mondai-shuu (Exercises) (Tokyo: 3A Corporation, 1999)

The above books are sold as “Minna no Nihongo Pack 2” at UniBooks on North Terrace Campus.

e) Japanese IIIB Supplementary Booklet - This booklet is available for online purchase from the Image and Copy Centre (located on Level 1 of Hughes Building).

Recommended Resources

Many useful online Japanese-learning sites, including online dictionary/translation sites are available on the Web – a list of useful web-links can be found under the ‘external web links’ tab on MyUni. The following dictionaries or similar are also useful for learning kanji, preparing for the written and oral tests and the writing assignment:

Essential Kanji- 2,000 basic Japanese characters, 1987, O’Neil, P.G., New York: Weatherhill
New Collegiate Japanese English Dictionary (Kenkyusha)
The New Crown English Japanese Dictionary (Sanseido)
A Dictionary of Elementary Japanese Grammar, 1995, Makino, S & Tsutsumi, M, Tokyo: Japan Times

Online Learning

The course will utilise several online learning resources via the MyUni platform and students will be given a practical session using such resources.

Learning & Teaching Modes

Students have 4 contact hours per week in this course: 2 hour lecture and 2 hour tutorial.
In the lecture, we will introduce new grammar points whilst enabling students to practise such grammar points in pairs and/or in small groups. This is followed by conversation video viewing, dictation skills and listening comprehension practice. In the tutorial, students wil consolidate the knowledge and skills introduced in the lecture through oral/aural practice. The tutorial class will also introduce new kanji characters for each chapter through reading and writing materials.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

1 x 2-hour lecture per week	24 hours per semester
1 x 2-hour tutorial per week	24 hours per semester
3 hours per week - learning new Kanji and vocabulary	36 hours per semester
3 hours per week - completing grammar exercises in the textbooks	36 hours per semester
1 hour per week - language practice using audio materials and online learning resources	12 hours per semester
2 hours per week - review, preview and test/assignment preparation	24 hours per semester
Total	156 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

Schedule
Week 1	Chapter 39
Week 2	Chapter 40
Week 3	Chapter 41
Week 4	Chapter 42
Week 5	Computer laboratory session & Test 1
Week 6	Chapter 43
Week 7	Chapter 44
Week 8	Computer laboratory session & Listening Test
Week 9	Computer laboratory session & Test 2
Week 10	Chapter 45
Week 11	Chapter 46
Week 12	Oral Presentation

Specific Course Requirements

Success in foreign language learning is a cumulative process and does require regular practice to consolidate your knowledge and to develop your language skills via face-to-face interactions. Therefore, it is naturally expected that you attend all classes (4 hours/week) and participate in a variety of language learning activities in class. Students are also strongly encouraged to use audio-visual materials available in the computer rooms (Napier 106 & 107) and online learning tools and resources available on MyUni.

Small Group Discovery Experience

Through the group oral presentation assignment, students will work in small groups in a computer room to research on Japanese social issues. This will be followed by each group working also outside the classroom to practice their oral presentation.

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Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
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Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Test 1	Formative and Summative	20%	1,2,4,6,7
Test 2	Formative and Summative	20%	1,2,4,6,7
Listening Test	Formative and Summative	10%	1,2,4,6,7
Group Oral Presentation	Summative	10%	1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Written Examination	Summative	40%	1,2,3,4,5,6,7

Assessment Detail

Test 1: Test 1 assesses students' knowledge and use of kanji characters, vocabulary and grammar covered up to Week 4 - 20% weighting.

Listening Test: Listening test assesses students' dictation and listening comprehension skills in relation to the course content covered up to Week 7 - 10% weighting.

Test 2: Test 2 assesses students' knowledge and use of kanji characters, vocabulary and grammar covered up to Week 8 - 20% weighting.

Group Oral Presentation: Students are required to conduct a drama presentation based on a Japanese social issue - 10% weighting.

Written Examination: Final written examination assesses students' knowledge and use of kanji characters, vocabulary and grammar covered up to Week 12 - 40% weighting.

Submission

Students must submit their assignments electronically through Turnitin, which will be explained in one of the computer room sessions.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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