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.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKaori Okano
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites JPN3006 or subject coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects JPN3ADA, JPN1AD5, JPN2AD5, JPN3AD5, JPN3007
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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Demonstrate understanding of 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. 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)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKaori Okano
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via blended.
Lecture
Week:
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) | This assessment will test the students' capacity to apply their language knowledge and skills (vocab, grammar, sound systems) in new situations in creative ways. | 50 | 01, 02, 06, 05, 04, 03 |
| 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. | 30 | 04, 03, 02, 01, 05, 06 |
| 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. | 20 | 05, 04, 03, 02, 01, 06 |