JPL2810

Accelerated Japanese 2D/E: part 1

Jun Yano

8 points - 5 hours per week - First semester - Clayton - Prerequisites: JPL1720 or equivalent

Objectives Students successfully completing this subject should be able to develop an understanding of the kinds of cultural conflict which exist between Australia and Japan, and the means to avoid these conflicts; develop the skill to conduct public speaking in Japanese; develop an understanding of the usage of the 1006 kyooiku kanji in context and kanji compound structures with an extra 300 kanji (in total 1306) from the jooyoo kanji which are essential to read newspaper articles.

Synopsis This is the third part of the accelerated Japanese course and is designed to bridge the intermediate and advanced levels. The subject aims to develop students' understanding of weaknesses and problems in their performance in Japanese, and an ability to plan their own study program to overcome these.

Assessment Examinations: 60% - Quizzes and assignments: 40%

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