JAPN 3212 - Intermediate Japanese B

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2016

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This course is a continuation of the Intermediate Japanese A course and aims to develop students' Japanese language competence from a lower-intermediate to a higher-intermediate level. In this course, a strong emphasis is placed on enhancing students' practical conversational ability so that they will be able to converse and discuss on a wider range of topics. At the same time, increased emphases will be also placed on developing reading and writing skills.

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Course Details

Course Code	JAPN 3212
Course	Intermediate Japanese B
Coordinating Unit	Asian Studies
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	JAPN 3211
Incompatible	JAPN 2012
Assessment	tests, assignments, exam

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Shoko Yoneyama

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:

1	Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Japanese at an intermediate level
2	Demonstrate linguistic skills of Japanese at an intermediate level, in all four areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
3	Locate and use Japanese materials on the Internet, to conduct basic research on various aspects of Japan.
4	Demonstrate skills in communicating in Japanese in a culturally appropriate manner in a variety of situations including business and professional contexts.
5	Demonstrate proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies in research, writing, communication and presentation.
6	Develop qualities to become autonomous, critical and creative thinkers, able to work as professionals in relevant fields relating to Japan, using the knowledge and skills listed above.

Learning & Teaching Modes

All classes will involve interactive teaching and learning. There will be two parts:
• Textbook-based structured learning where students can learn essential vocabulary, kanji, grammar and conversation skills in a systematic manner.
• Student-centred and small group learning where students are engaged in small-scale research on a topic relevant to the reading material provided.

The small group discussions will enable students to share information and ideas in Japanese.

Workload

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

1 x 1-hour lecture (or equivalent) per week	12 hours per semester
1 x 2-hour tutorial (or equivalent) per week	12 hours per semester
6 hours reading and research per week	72 hours per semester
2 hours writing practice per week	24 hours per semester
2 hours assignment preparation per week	24 hours per semester
TOTAL WORKLOAD	156 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

Information available on enrolment.

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Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Participation	Formative and Summative	10%	1-7
Class notebook	Formative and Summative	15%	1-7
3 x Kanji, vocabulary and grammar tests	Formative and Summative	15%	1-7
Written test	Formative and Summative	35%	1-7
Oral test	Formative and Summative	10%	1-7
Research presentation	Formative and Summative	15%	1-7

Assessment Related Requirements

Attendance is compulsory.

Assessment Detail

Participation (10%): students will attend and participate in tutorials.

Class notebook (15%): students will answer weekly questions and detail the progress of their research report.

3 x Kanji, vocabulary and grammar tests (15%): these tests will be conducted in-class during the first half of the course.

Written test (35%): will assess students' understanding of the materials introduced in the first half of the course. It will include reading comprehension questions of previously unseen text(s). No dictionaries will be allowed.

Oral test (10%): will assess students’ ability to communicate verbally based on vocabulary and grammar points learned in the first half of the course. The test will be conducted in pairs, with each student speaking for 3 minutes.

Research presentation (15%): students are required to do a PowerPoint presentation based on their research on a chosen topic.

Submission

Information available on enrolment.

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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