Japanese 4 for finalists (LL367)
Summary
Level
This module is offered to students who have successfully completed LL226 Japanese 3 module or those with good equivalent working knowledge of Japanese.
Main Objectives
- to understand ideas in depth and carry out communication accordingly on a range of familiar social topics
- To research, analyse and reflect on cultural contexts, enhancing cultural knowledge, as well as intercultural and cross-cultural competencies
- to work towards or achieve a B1+ standard of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) depending on skill area
Credits
30 CREDITS
Teaching and Learning
One weekly blended session for 21 weeks, consisting of:
- pre-recorded video(s): accessible through Moodle, to be studied before each face-to-face class
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a two-hour face-to-face class on campus
Four online workshops, each lasting ninety minutes, spread across terms 1 and 2
Some independent study will also be set
If health & safety restrictions are required, teaching may move online.
Students are reminded that 1 credit = 10 hours of study, therefore as a 30 credit module, the minimum expected amount of study over the course is 300 hours, which averages over 10 hours per week. A substantial amount of independent study is required. Students can make use of Moodle to facilitate this.
Assessment
Term 2: portfolio (15%)
Term 3: one reading/writing test (30%) + one speaking test (40%) + one independent project (15%)
Main Tutor
Tomoko Fujita
Course Texts (must be bought by student)
- Minna no Nihongo Shokyu ll Dai 2-Han (2nd edition) Honsatsu (Main Textbook) ISBN-13: 973-4883196463
Course Description
In this module students will strengthen their reading and writing skills, and reinforce their communicative skills acquired during previous study of the Japanese language.
This module will also offer students opportunities to develop:
- a critical understanding of cultural contexts
- analytical and reflective abilities in cross-cultural settings
- autonomous learning and effective resource management
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
- apply knowledge of grammar appropriate to the level
- understand the main ideas and details of reasonably complex texts on a range of social topics
- engage in oral communication, describing with details and expressing opinions with justification on a range of social topics, with fluency
- write a clear, detailed text on a range of social topics explaining viewpoints objectively with appropriate register, where necessary, using correct characters
- critically analyse and reflect on cultural contexts, demonstrating enhanced intercultural and cross-cultural competencies
- conduct and present independent research into Japanese culture and society
- self-monitor and self-regulate their own learning and manage resources
By the end of the course, students should be able to perform at B1+ level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) or close to that level.
Syllabus
This module will allow students to develop strategies for self-directed and autonomous learning, as well as an understanding of diverse cultural contexts and the ability to engage with and communicate on them thoughtfully and respectfully.
Topics
- expressing reasons and causes
- expressing polite requests
- expressing purposes
- expressing politeness etc.
Grammar
- the causative form of verbs
- honorific and humble expressions etc.
Students will also learn reading and writing of 160 further Kanji
Subject-specific and transferable skills
- Strategies for understanding gist and specific information
- Strategies to communicate effectively both in writing and orally in Japanese
- Intercultural Awareness, Digital Literacy, Teamwork, Problem-solving, Critical thinking, Professionalism
Can count towards the Warwick Award
