JPL2752

Intermediate Japanese Reading Skills (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Shoko Hagino

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon successfully completing this unit, student should: 1. Feel more at ease in approaching a variety of Japanese texts. 2. Be able to recognize a larger number of kanji. 3. Have become familiar with the written language style in Japanese. 4. Have acquired rapid reading skills which will lead to extensive reading. 5. Have enhanced their ability to use Japanese dictionaries. 6. Have consolidated and further developed their skills in grammar and vocabulary which are used for textual communication, both reading and writing.

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

Contact Hours: 4 hours (2 x 2 hour seminars) per week

Prerequisites: JPL1040 or equivalent

Prohibitions: JPL3752