Leader: Dr Hiroko Hashimoto

Offered

Clayton First semester 2008 (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;
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; and
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

Examination (2 hours) (Equivalent 2000 words) : 45%
Class tests (Equivalent 700 words) : 15%
Oral presentations (Equivalent 900 words) : 20%
Assignment (Equivalent 900 words) : 20%

Contact hours

4 hours (2 x 2 hour seminars) per week

Prerequisites

Japanese 10 or equivalent

Prohibitions

JPL1110, JPL2110, JPL3110, JPL4110, JLG5110