JPL1320

Japanese 1C: part 2

Kyoko Ogawa (Clayton), Mariko Muraki (Peninsula), Sanae Enomoto (distance)

6 points
* 5 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
* Peninsula
* Distance
* Prerequisites: JPL1310 or equivalent

Objectives Students successfully completing this subject should have developed skills to gain information from newspaper and magazine articles using dictionaries; express their own opinions and discuss issues regarding contemporary features of Japanese society covered this semester. They will also have acquired basic communication skills applicable in Japanese business organisations. Students should also be able to recognise most of the kyooiku kanji (approximately 1000 including 250 kanji which are newly introduced in this subject), and have extended their knowledge of fundamental Japanese grammar patterns which are essential for pursuing advanced studies in Japanese language.

Synopsis This subject aims to further develop students' advanced intermediate communicative competence in Japanese, dealing with socio-cultural topics and situations in Japan, such as education, Japanese families, relationship with neighbours, marriage and funerals and so on. Subject participation for distance students involves the completion of work at home; submission of written and taped assignments; and attendance at two Saturday workshops during the semester. Students at the Clayton campus are advised to enrol concurrently for JPS1090 (Understanding contemporary Japan).

Assessment on-campus Mid-semester test (50 minutes): 15%
* Final examination (2 hours): 35%
* Listening comprehension test: 15%
* Speaking test: 10%
* Quizzes and three assignments: 25%
Assessment distance Mid-semester test (50 minutes): 15%
* Final examination (2 hours): 35%
* Listening comprehension test: 15%
* Speaking test: 10%
* Weekly assignments and on-going assessment: 25%

Prescribed texts

Ogawa K and others Interacting with the Japanese: A comprehensive communication course Book 6, Japanese Studies Centre, Monash U