JPL1120

Japanese 1A: part 2

Kuniko Yoshimitsu (Clayton), Mariko Muraki (Peninsula), Gary Peters (distance)

6 points
* 5 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
* Peninsula
* Distance
* Prerequisites: JPL1110 or equivalent

Objectives Students successfully completing this subject should be able to participate in conversations in defined social situations and to interact with Japanese in defined hospitality settings using simple Japanese; be able to use basic Japanese expressions while staying with a host family in Japan and develop reading and writing skills using a minimum of 120 kanji (in total 160) in a variety of contexts.

Synopsis This subject is designed to continue on from JPL1110. It aims to continue the development of basic communicative competence in spoken Japanese and the introduction of the Japanese writing system. Subject participation for distance students involves the completion of work based around a study guide, textbooks and cassette tapes; submission of written and taped assignments; and attendance at two Saturday workshops during the semester. Students at the Clayton campus are recommended to enrol concurrently for JPS1090 (Understanding contemporary Japan).

Assessment on-campus Written test(s): 50%
* Aural/Oral tests: 25%
* Quizzes and assignments: 25%
Assessment distance Weekly assignments: 30%
* Oral test: 15%
* Listening comprehension test: 15%
* Final examination: 40%

Prescribed texts

Itani-Adams Y and others Interacting with the Japanese: Reading and writing workbook 2 Japanese Studies Centre, Monash U
Neustupny J V and others Interacting with the Japanese: A comprehensive communication coursebook 2 Japanese Studies Centre, Monash U