JPL4110

Japanese 11 ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Hiroko Hashimoto

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: This is an advanced level of spoken and written Japanese. It is designed to bring the student close to semi-native competence in the language, as well as enhancing their awareness of current issues in Japan and their ability to discuss current issues in Japanese.

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