JAPANESE 7
JPN4007
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students further develop language competence and are offered an introduction to modern Japanese society and culture through reading selections from novels, short stories, essays and newspapers. Building on previous knowledge, this subject brings the total number of characters studied to approximately 1,300.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Kaori Okano
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: JPN3006 or JPN2ADB or JPN1AD4 or JPN2AD4 or JPN3AD4 or co-ordinator's approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: JPN3ADA, JPN1AD5, JPN2AD5, JPN3AD5, JPN3007
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 2 | Prescribed | Kano et al | BONJINSHA 1991 |
| Readings | Japanese-English character dictionary | Prescribed | Nelson, A. N. | TUTTLE 1997 |
| Readings | Progressive Japanese-English dictionary | Prescribed | . . . | SHOGAKUKAN 1986. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. To be able to express in writing and spoken style complex ideas and themes
- Activities:
- Written work and tutorial participation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
02. To be able to read texts of varying degrees of difficulty and understand the gist
- Activities:
- Reading
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
03. To engage in open inquiry and to evaluate complex sources before applying synthesis and understanding at an advanced level
- Activities:
- Tutorial participation, reading, writing
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
04. To master different speech levels and talk about contemporary issues
- Activities:
- Tutorial participation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
05. To understand the effects of society and culture on language
- Activities:
- Reading and active engagement in oral communication
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
06. To write extended texts using at least 800 characters on topics related to Japanese contemporary society
- Activities:
- Written work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kaori Okano
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written tests and/or in-class assignments (2500 words equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 06, 05, 04, 03 | |
| Aural & oral tests and presentation (1000 words equivalent) | 30 | 04, 03, 02, 01, 05, 06 | |
| Continuous written assessment including weekly quizzes (1000 words equivalent) | 20 | 05, 04, 03, 02, 01, 06 |