JLG4852 - Advanced Japanese Reading Skills

Leader: Dr Kuniko Yoshimitsu

Offered

Clayton Second semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

Develop skills in speed reading and comprehending a variety of texts in Japanese, including longer works than are included in other language units at this level. Skills in summarising will be introduced and discussion sessions will focus on both textual and linguistic features and content.

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%
Examination (2 hours): 35%
Class performance including regular quizzes: 20%
Written assignments (equivalent to 1,500 words): 30%

Contact hours

4 hours (2 x 2 hour seminars) per week

Prerequisites

Japanese 6 or equivalent

Prohibitions

JPL2852, JPL3852, JPL4852, JLG5852