JPL3850

Advanced Japanese texts A

(ART)

4 points + 1.5 hours per week + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: Current enrolment in or completion of a level D Japanese

Synopsis: Development of skills in reading Japanese, including a wide range of new kanji as well as kanji already learnt. A wide range of texts, including newspaper articles, essays, fiction, non-fiction and comics, will be utilised. Particular emphasis will be placed on the capacity for independent reading, including the development of dictionary skills.

Assessment: Mid-semester examination (1.5 hours): 30% + End-of-semester examination (1.5 hours): 40% + Weekly exercises and examinations: 30%