JPL1250

Japanese 1B: part 1

(ART)

Mariko Muraki

6 points + 5 hours per week + First semester + Berwick + Prerequisites: VCE Japanese, or equivalent

Synopsis: This subject aims to develop pre-intermediate competence in spoken and written Japanese. Students successfully completing this subject should be able to express their preferences regarding free time activities and hobbies giving reasons; make requests and ask permission; give advice and make suggestions; make and respond to invitations; use appropriate etiquette in guest-host situations; use the conversation strategies of asking for clarification and reporting hearsay information; recognise an additional 170 kanji (in total 330).

Assessment: Mid-semester test (1 hour): 25% + Final examination (1.5 hours): 30% + Speaking test: 10% + Listening comprehension test: 10% + Ongoing assessment: 25%