JPL1370

Japanese 1C : part 1 (Kanazawa)

Kyoko Ogawa

6 points - 5 weeks, three hours a day and excursions - Summer semester - Ishikawa Foundation for International Exchange, Kanazawa, Japan - Prerequisite: At least credit or above in level B Japanese or equivalent, selection by the department

Objectives Students successfully completing this subject should have a systematic understanding of Japanese grammar at the intermediate level and should have developed skills (including the use of basic honorifics) to establish relationships with Japanese people, interview them and write a short report, write a resume and undertake a job interview. Students should also be able to recognise 250 kanji newly introduced in this subject (in total 750).

Synopsis This is a JPL1310 equivalent special fee-paying in-country Japanese language program for selected students which provides homestay, a variety of cultural activities, visits to various institutions and a number of other excursions as well as classroom-based study. This subject can normally only be taken in combination with JPL1380. The subject aims at consolidating and further developing the knowledge of Japanese acquired so far. Apart from the study of Japanese systematic grammar, the subject covers both spoken language and contemporary written language. Language acquisition through active interaction in and out of the classroom is encouraged. Emphasis is placed upon interaction which occurs in situations in Japan.

Assessment Assignments: 30% - Vocabulary test: 15% - Speaking test: 15% - Final examination (2 hours): 40%

Prescribed texts

Ogawa K and others Interacting with the Japanese: A comprehensive communication course Book 5, Japanese Studies Centre, Monash U

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