JAPANESE 7

JPN4007

2020

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: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Kaori Okano

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: JPN3006 or subject coordinator's approval

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: JPN3007 OR JPN3AD5 OR JPN2AD5 OR JPN1AD5

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Japanese-English character dictionary

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Nelson, A. N.

Year: 1997

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: TUTTLE

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Basic Kanji

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Kano et al

Year: 1991

Edition/Volume: Volume 2

Publisher: BONJINSHA

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Progressive Japanese-English dictionary

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: N/A

Year: 1986

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: SHOGAKUKAN

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

An integrated approach to intermediate Japanese

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Miura, A. & McGloin, H.H.

Year: 2008

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: THE JAPAN TIMES

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

An integrated approach to intermediate Japanese, exercise book

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Miura, A. & McGloin, H.H.

Year: 2008

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: THE JAPAN TIMES

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Express in writing and spoken style complex ideas and themes

02. Read texts of varying degrees of difficulty and understand the gist

03. Engage in open inquiry and to evaluate complex sources before applying synthesis and understanding at an advanced level

04. Master different speech levels and talk about contemporary issues

05. Demonstrate understanding of the effects of society and culture on language

06. Write extended texts using at least 800 characters on topics related to Japanese contemporary society

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kaori Okano

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Written tests and/or in-class assignments (2500 words equivalent)This assessment will test the students' capacity to apply their language knowledge and skills (vocab, grammar, sound systems) in new situations in creative ways.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6
Aural & oral tests and presentation (1000 words equivalent)This assessment will test the students' capacity to apply their language knowledge and skills (vocab, grammar, sound systems) in new situations in creative ways.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6
Continuous written assessment including weekly quizzes (1000 words equivalent)This assessment will test the students' capacity to apply their language knowledge and skills (vocab, grammar, sound systems) in new situations in creative ways.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6