JAPN 3222 - Advanced Japanese B

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2016

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This course aims to consolidate and extend the language skills developed in Advanced Japanese A, by means of further translation, essay writing and oral practice. This course continues to place a strong emphasis on developing students' ability to conduct small-scale research by critically analysing Japanese source materials and to present their opinions and findings in the forms of both oral presentation and research essay in Japanese. It is expected that by the end of this course, students should be able to discuss the content of the selected translation materials on various topics/issues covered in class, and also to comprehend and analyse on-line materials such as newspaper articles in Japanese, with the aid of reference materials. A complementary aim is that students will become competent in following essay writing conventions and styles in Japanese and confident in conducting their oral presentations in Japanese.

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Course Details

Course Code	JAPN 3222
Course	Advanced 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 3221
Incompatible	JAPN 3004
Assessment	research projects, assignments and tests

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Ms Akiko Tomita

Course Timetable

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

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will:

1	have knowledge and understanding of Japanese at an advanced level (e.g. grammar, vocabulary, kanji)
2	have linguistic skills of Japanese at an advanced level, in all four areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
3	be able to locate and use Japanese materials on the Internet, to conduct basic research on various aspects of Japan
4	develop skills in communicating in Japanese in a culturally appropriate manner in a variety of situations including business and professional contexts.
5	be proficient 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.

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 seminar (or equivalent) per week	24 hours per semester
6 hours reading practice 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

Available on enrolment.

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Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Participation	Formative and Summative	10%	1-6
Class notebook	Formative and Summative	10%	1-6
Weekly Kanji, vocabulary and translation tests	Formative and Summative	20%	1-6
Written test	Formative and Summative	30%	1-6
Research presentation	Formative and Summative	15%	1-6
2000 word research essay	Formative and Summative	15%	1-6

Assessment Related Requirements

Attendance is compulsory.

Assessment Detail

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

Class notebook (10%): students will answer weekly questions and detail the progress of their research report.

Weekly Kanji, vocabulary and translation tests (20%): these tests will be conducted in-class during the course.

Written test (30%): will assess students' understanding of the materials introduced in the course. It will include reading comprehension on questions of previously unseen text(s). No dictionaries will be allowed.

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

2000 word research essay (15%): students submit an essay on their chosen research 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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