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JAPN202 Japanese Language 2B

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus C - Internet access required
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus C - Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites JAPN201
Co-requisites None
Restrictions JAPN200
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Kiyomi Yamada (kyamada2@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

Continuing on from JAPN201, this unit aims to develop intermediate-level communicative competence in Japanese through the following four categories of knowledge/skills: (1) intermediate listening and speaking skills in Japanese (e.g. various conditional and additional honorific/humble verb forms); (2) intermediate skills in reading and writing Japanese (consolidating previously studied approximately 280-300 kanji, learning an additional approximately 120-130 new kanji); (3) aspects of Japanese society and culture relevant to inter-cultural communication at intermediate level and; (4) language learning strategies.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Shrink Wrapped Package(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Yookoso: Continuing with Contemporary Japanese
ISBN: 9780070087736
Tohsaku, Y., McGraw-Hill 3rd ed. 2007
Note: Package includes: Text (ISBN 9780072974966); Workbook/Laboratory Manual (ISBN 9780072493399); and Interactive CD-ROM (ISBN 9780070090231).
Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Recommended Material
Optional 		Text(s):

Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Student Audio CD Program - Yookoso: Continuing with Contemporary Japanese
ISBN: 9780072974973
Tohsaku, Y., McGraw-Hill 3rd ed. 2006
Note: All audio material is available to students free online. For those who prefer to use audio CDs however, there will be several complete sets of audio CDs available at the United Campus Bookshop, UNE.
Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 20% On/Off Campus
Assessment Notes
Aural/oral and written assignment
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Assignment 2 30% On/Off Campus
Assessment Notes
Aural/oral and written assignment
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Structured in-class discussion 10% On Campus
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Written Examination 2 hrs 40% On Campus
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 2-3 GA: 1, 2, 6
Written Examination 2 hrs 50% Off Campus
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 2-3 GA: 1, 2, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. demonstrate lower intermediate aural and oral skills in spoken Japanese;
  2. show lower intermediate skills in reading and writing Japanese;
  3. show an appreciation of relevant aspects of Japanese society and culture.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
This unit enhances students' Japanese language skills through listening, speaking and writing theory and practice. These skills are assessed through oral/aural and written tasks. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
In this unit students will learn to communicate effectively in the target language Japanese, both in oral and written forms. Communication skills are assessed through oral/aural and written tasks. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
The unit exposes students to Japanese culture through both learning tasks and interaction with Japanese staff and teaching assistants. This contributes to a stronger understanding of both the global and multicultural contexts in which Australia is situated. 		True True
4 Information Literacy
As part of the unit, students will use CALL programs and discussion group (WebCT). 		True True
5 Life-Long Learning
The Japanese language units at UNE are presented in a way that aims to develop students' confidence and skills as a language learner. JAPN202 aims to help them to take a step further on the long-term journey towards an understanding of Japanese language and culture.This is assessed through oral/aural and written tasks. 		True True True
6 Problem Solving
Learning how to use a new language involves problem-solving as well as logical thinking and creative thinking.a These skills are assessed through oral/aural and written tasks. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
By developing students' intercultural awareness this unit will also develop your social responsibility. 		True True
8 Team Work
Learners in this unit (on-campus in class and off-campus while using the Discussion Board) will often engage in pair and group work as part of the regular learning process. 		True True
   

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