JPL3320

Japanese 3C: part 2

Kyoko Ogawa

8 points
* 5 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
* Peninsula
* Distance
* Prerequisites: JPL3310 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 in writing 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 As for JPL2320.

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