Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Synopsis The primary aim of this subject is to extend the ability of students to comprehend written Japanese presented in a journalistic style. Students will read articles from newspapers and journals covering a wide range of topics and of different degrees of complexity . This subject also emphasises development of skills to comprehend a text and produce a summarised version. The subject involves extensive reading with a view to extending vocabulary in specialised areas and increasing students' knowledge of current affairs and social and cultural facts.
Assessment Kanji tests: 10% + Assignments: 40% + Test: 50%