JLG4852

Advanced Japanese Texts

(ART)

Kuniko Yoshimitsu

6 points + 4 hours + Semester One + Clayton + Prerequisites: Level C Japanese or equivalent + Co-requisites: Level D Japanese, Part 1 + Prohibitions: JPL3852, JPL4852

Synopsis: Develop skills in reading and interpreting a variety of texts in Japanese, including longer works than are included in other language units at this level. Skills in summarising and translating will be introduced and discussion sessions will focus on both textual and linguistic features and content.

Assessment: Mid-semester examination (50 minutes): 15% + End-of-semester examination (2 hours): 35% + Class performance, including regular quizzes: 20% + Written assignment (equivalent to 1500 words):30%