JAPANESE 6
JPN3006
2018
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 900. The subject includes the reading, writing and translation of advanced Japanese prose, and a further development of conversation skills.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKaori Okano
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites JPN3005 or JPN3BEA or JPN1BE5 or JPN2BE5 or JPN3BE5 or co-ordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects JPN2ADB, JPN3BEB, JPN1AD4, JPN2AD4, JPN3AD4, JPN1BE6, JPN2BE6, JPN3BE6, JPN2006
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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 and development of arguments of issues in contemporary Japanese society
- Activities:
- Reading texts
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Life-Long Learning (Life-Long Learning)
- Writing (Writing)
- Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork (Teamwork)
- Creative Problem-solving (Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness (Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
02. Extend their language interest to issues related to Japan and complex issues
- Activities:
- Reading texts
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork (Teamwork)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness (Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving (Creative Problem-solving)
- Life-Long Learning (Life-Long Learning)
- Writing (Writing)
- Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking)
03. To apply their knowledge to different contexts and topics
- Activities:
- Participating in tutorials, homework and assignment completion
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing (Writing)
- Speaking (Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research (Inquiry/ Research)
- Teamwork (Teamwork)
- Life-Long Learning (Life-Long Learning)
- Creative Problem-solving (Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness (Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking)
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:
- Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking)
- Writing (Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research (Inquiry/ Research)
- Speaking (Speaking)
- Life-Long Learning (Life-Long Learning)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness (Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving (Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork (Teamwork)
05. To learn to write medium and pre-advanced texts using more characters
- Activities:
- Written work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness (Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Life-Long Learning (Life-Long Learning)
- Creative Problem-solving (Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing (Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research (Inquiry/ Research)
06. To speak in different speech levels about different topics to different status persons
- Activities:
- Tutorial participation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking (Speaking)
- Life-Long Learning (Life-Long Learning)
- Inquiry/ Research (Inquiry/ Research)
- Teamwork (Teamwork)
- Creative Problem-solving (Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness (Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking)
07. Understanding of different cultural and languages
- Activities:
- Class participation, reading texts, attending lectures
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Life-Long Learning (Life-Long Learning)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness (Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving (Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research (Inquiry/ Research)
- Teamwork (Teamwork)
- Writing (Writing)
- Speaking (Speaking)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKaori Okano
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
43
Three 1.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via blended.
Lecture
Week:
31
-
43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aural and Oral tests (two oral tests and one listening test, 750 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
| Workshop exercises and quizzes (750 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
| Written tests and in-class assignment (2500 words equivalent) | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |