jpn4008 japanese 8
JAPANESE 8
JPN4008
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 1,800.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKaori Okano
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites JPN4007 or subject coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsJPN2AD6 OR JPN1AD6 OR JPN3AD6
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Japanese-English character dictionary
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorNelson, A. N.
Year1997
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherTUTTLE
ISBNN/A
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Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Basic Kanji
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorKano et al
Year1991
Edition/VolumeVolume 2
PublisherBONJINSHA
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Progressive Japanese-English dictionary
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorN/A
Year1986
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherSHOGAKUKAN
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
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An integrated approach to intermediate Japanese, workbook
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorMiura, A. & McGloin, H.H.
YearN/A
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherJapan Times
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
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Source locationN/A
An integrated approach to intermediate Japanese
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorMiura, A. & McGloin, H.H.
YearN/A
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherJapan Times
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKaori Okano
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aural and Oral tests and presentation (1500 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 | 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 | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
| Written tests and in-class assignment (2000 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 | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |