JAPANESE 5
JPN3005
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students consolidate the knowledge of Japanese acquired at the intermediate level and develop it to an advanced level. The total number of characters studied by the end of the subject is approximately 600. The subject includes the reading, writing and translation of advanced Japanese prose, lectures on Japanese culture and society and a further development of conversation skills.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Elise Foxworth
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: JPN2004 or JPN2BEB or JPN1BE4 or JPN2BE4 or JPN3BE4 or co-ordinator's approval
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: JPN2ADA, JPN3BEA, JPN1AD3, JPN2AD3, JPN3AD3, JPN1BE5, JPN2BE5, JPN3BE5, JPN2005
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | An integrated approach to intermediate Japanese, | Prescribed | Miura, A. & McGloin, H.H. | THE JAPAN TIMES 2008 |
| Readings | An integrated approach to intermediate Japanese, exercise book, | Prescribed | Miura, A. & McGloin, H.H. | THE JAPAN TIMES 2008 |
| Readings | Basic Kanji Volume 1 | Prescribed | Kano et al | BONJINSHA 1990 |
| Readings | Japanese-English character dictionary, | Prescribed | Nelson, A. N. | TUTTLE 1997 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critical engagement with issues in contemporary Japanese society
- Activities:
- Reading texts
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Writing(Writing)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
02. Extend their language interest to issues related to Japan
- Activities:
- Reading texts
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
03. To apply their knowledge to different contexts
- Activities:
- Participating in tutorials, homework and assignment completion
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
04. To engage in open enquiry and to evaluate complex sources before applying synthesis and understanding at a foundation level
- Activities:
- Writing and participating in tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
05. To learn to write medium and long texts using more characters
- Activities:
- Written work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
06. To speak in different speech levels about different topics
- Activities:
- Tutorial participation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
07. Understanding of different cultural and languages
- Activities:
- Class participation, reading texts, attending lectures
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lidia Tanaka
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aural and Oral tests (two oral tests and one listening test, 750 words equivalent) | 20 | 03, 05, 06, 07 | |
| Vocab, grammar and reading/writing quizzes (750 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06, 07 | |
| Written tests (2000 words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 03, 05, 07 | |
| In class assignment (500 words equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 07 |