jpn1002 japanese 2
JAPANESE 2
JPN1002
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this introductory level language subject students focus on contemporary spoken and written Japanese. They are provided with the ability to communicate in Japanesein various situations that they can encounter in Australia and Japan and to read and write at an elementary level. Building on the knowledge gained inJPN1001, this unit brings the total number of kanji learnt to approximately145. Students who undertake this course will gain an understanding of diverse values and perspectives across the globe whilst recognising the broader global context in which their studies exist.This subject willalso be offered as an intensive summer subject commencing in either lateJanuary or the first week of February.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEmerald King
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites JPN1001 or JPN1BEA or JPN1BE1 or JPN2BE1 or JPN3BE1 or co-ordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects JPN1BEB, JPN1BE2, JPN2BE2, JPN3BE2
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions The intensive summer subject (February 2015) is offered subject to enrolment numbers, staff and funding availability.
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Genki Vol. 1 | Prescribed | Banno, E. et. al | THE JAPAN TIMES 2011 SECOND EDITION |
Readings | Genki Vol. 1, exercise book, | Prescribed | Banno, E. et al, | THE JAPAN TIMES 2011 SECOND EDITION |
Readings | Kanji: Look and Learn (Workbook) | Prescribed | Banno et al | THE JAPAN TIMES 2009 |
Readings | Kanji; Look and Learn (Textbook) | Prescribed | Banno et al | THE JAPAN TIMES 2009 |
Readings | A dictionary of basic Japanese grammar | Recommended | Makino, S. and Tsutsui, M. | THE JAPAN TIMES 1986. |
Readings | Japanese-English character dictionary, | Recommended | Nelson, A. N. | TUTTLE 1997 |
Readings | Progressive Japanese-English dictionary | Recommended | . . . | SHOGAKUKAN 1986. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Continue learning to interact in Japanese to communicate about daily life, hobbies, likes and dislikes and express simple opinions
- Activities:
- Speaking in the target language in pairs and in groups in the workshops. Students will be presented with authentic audio-visual material as well as listening tasks. Pair and individual activities (some self assessed)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
02. Continue learning to write and read Japanese including an additional approx. 140 kanji. Learn the fundamentals of plain/informal forms of grammar
- Activities:
- Reading and writing activities in both grammar and reading/writing workshops. Reading short texts. Preparation of group role plays and homework activities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
03. Participation in group and individual tasks to facilitate learning the target language
- Activities:
- Individual and group work in and outside of the classroom in order to gain confidence in using Japanese. Activities include text based dialogues and tasks and peer practice.
- 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. Integration of discrete learning - the four components of language learning: speaking, listening, reading and writing
- Activities:
- Manage information retrieved from lectures, texts (aural, written, visual) and peers, and apply understanding in written and spoken contexts.
- 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)
05. Socio-linguistic and socio-cultural competencies
- Activities:
- Lecture and workshop participation in activities with a cultural component.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEmerald King
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"This is a Grammar/conversation workshop."
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"This is reading/writing workshop."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Ongoing assessment (equivalent to 1200 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
listening and speaking tests (equivalent to 800 words) | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
Mid term and final written tests (equivalent to 1600 words) | 40 | 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
weekly 5-minute quizzes (equivalent to 400 words) | 10 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Week 06-10, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorElise Foxworth
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 06 - 08
Four 5.0 hours block mode per week on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 08 and delivered via blended.
"Inc. one hr lunch break"
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Ongoing assessment (equivalent to 1200 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
listening and speaking tests (equivalent to 800 words) | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
Mid term and final written tests (equivalent to 1600 words) | 40 | 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
weekly 5-minute quizzes (equivalent to 400 words) | 10 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |