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JAPN301 Japanese Language 3A

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 1 On Campus
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 JAPN202 or JAPN200 or equivalent
Co-requisites None
Restrictions JAPN300 or equivalent
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Kiyomi Yamada (kyamada2@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit aims to develop upper intermediate-level communicative competence in Japanese through the following four categories of knowledge/skills: (1) upper intermediate listening and speaking skills in Japanese; (2) upper intermediate skills in reading and writing Japanese (consolidating approx. 400-450 previously learned kanji, learning an additional 100-120 new kanji, reading skills and introducing basic awareness of generic structure of texts); (3) aspects of Japanese society and culture relevant to inter-cultural communication at upper intermediate level and; (4) language learning strategies.
Recommended Material
Optional 		Text(s):

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

A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar
ISBN: 9784789004541
Makino, S. and Tsutsui, M., The Japan Times 1991
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , 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
Language Assignment 1 30%
Assessment Notes
Aural/oral and written assignment
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 3, 6
Language Assignment 2 30%
Assessment Notes
Aural/oral and written assignment
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 3, 6
Written Examination 2 hrs 40%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 2-4 GA: 1, 2, 3, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. show enhanced intermediate aural and oral skills in spoken Japanese;
  2. demonstrate enhanced intermediate skills in reading and writing Japanese;
  3. understand and be aware of generic structures and lexico-grammar in different types of texts or genres and reproduce them in other similiar situations; and
  4. show a knowledge of relevant aspects of Japanese society and culture.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
This unit enhances the 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
Students' communication skills will be enhanced by learning how to communicate appropriately at an intermediate level in Japanese for a variety of purposes. In addition, group discussions in-class and online will help to develop communication skills.These skills are assessed through oral/aural and written tasks. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Learning Japanese language gives students an opportunity to learn about Japanese culture and society, thus enhancing their global perspective. knowledge of global perspectives are assessed through oral/aural and written tasks. 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
The online component of this unit will give students the chance to practise and improve their information technology skills. 		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. This unit aims to extend the language-learning skills and strategies they can use on the long-term journey towards an understanding of Japanese language and culture. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
Learning how to use a foreign language involves problem solving as well as logical thinking and creative thinking.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 their sense of social responsibility. 		True True
8 Team Work
Teamwork is involved in in-class group activities for on-campus students and the online discussions encourage a high level of group awareness and support. 		True True
   

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