JLG5050 - Japanese 5

Leader: Jun Yano

Offered

Clayton First semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

This is the first part of an intermediate sequence which covers both spoken language and contemporary written language. Language acquisition through active interaction in and out of the classroom is encouraged. The course content is integrated around a major project which involves interviewing a Japanese native speaker and writing a report.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this unit students will:

1. Be able to understand and use Japanese grammar at intermediate level.
2. Be able to read and understand extracts from Japanese texts of various genres written for Japanese audiences.
3. Have developed listening and speaking skills in their areas of interest.
4. Have developed interview skills to obtain information from members of the Japanese community in Australia on tourism.
5. Be able to write and talk about places in Australia that Japanese people find interesting.
6. Be able to recognize the kanji introduced at previous levels, and 150 newly introduced characters.
7. Have developed and displayed skills in using Japanese word processors.
8. Be able to use a kanji dictionary.
9. Have developed skills that will enable them to continue their Japanese outside the classroom.

Assessment

Written tests Equivalent (1800 words): 40%;
Aural/Oral tests Equivalent (900 words): 20%;
Quizzes Equivalent (900 words): 20%;
Assignments Equivalent (900 words): 20%

Contact hours

4 hours

Prerequisites

Japanese 4 or equivalent

Prohibitions

JPL1050, JPL2050, JPL3050, JLG4050