JPL4110

Japanese 11 (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Hiroko Hashimoto

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

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit students will: 1. Have increased their knowledge of the nature, structure and issues of media reports. 2. Have increased their knowledge of current social issues in Japan including the aging society and young people's values of family and work. 3. Have developed their ability to discuss current issues in Japanese. 4. Have enhanced their ability to read authentic materials selected from Japanese books, journals and newspapers. 5. Have gained research skills in Japanese including: search of information through books, journals, newspapers, internet, etc.; critical thinking; and oral and written presentation skills.

Assessment: Final examination (2 hours): 45% + Class Tests: 15% + Oral presentations: 20% + Written Assignments 20% + Assessment tasks and criteria will take into account the language level and background of students.

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

Prerequisites: Japanese 10 or equivalent

Prohibitions: JPL1110, JPL2110, JPL3110, JLG4110, JLG5110