JPL4852

Advanced Japanese Reading Skills (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Kuniko Yoshimitsu

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

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit students will: 1. Be able to use a variety of reading skills and strategies appropriate for the purpose such as scanning, skimming and prediction. 2. Be able to summarise a variety of Japanese texts effectively. 3. Be able to read Japanese materials in a larger quantity than previously, from a variety of fields, while recognising features of the different genres covered. 4. Have a basic capacity for independent reading in Japanese through on-line learning materials and web based resources.

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: Japanese 6 or equivalent