JPL3310

Japanese 3C: part 1

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

8 points
* 5 hours per week
* First semester
* Clayton
* Peninsula
* Distance
* Prerequisites: Level B Japanese or equivalent

Objectives Students successfully completing this subject should have a systematic understanding of Japanese grammar at the intermediate level and have developed skills (including the use of basic honorifics); to establish relationships with Japanese people, interview them and write a short report, a resume and undertake a job interview. Students should also be able to recognise 250 kanji newly introduced in this subject (in total 750). There is the additional objective of developing the skill of writing a formal letter.

Synopsis As for JPL2310.

Assessment on-campus Mid-semester test (50 minutes): 15%
* Final examination (2 hours): 30%
* Listening comprehension test: 15%
* Speaking test: 10%
* Quizzes and six assignments: 30%
Assessment distance Mid-semester test (50 minutes): 15%
* Final examination (2 hours): 30%
* Listening comprehension test: 15%
* Speaking test: 10%
* Weekly assignments and on-going assessment: 30%

Prescribed texts

Ogawa K and others Interacting with the Japanese: A comprehensive communication course Book 5, Japanese Studies Centre, Monash U