JPL3750

Reading Japanese texts A

David Askew

4 points
* 1.5 hours per week
* First semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: Current enrolment in or completion of a Level C Japanese

Objectives Upon successfully completing this subject, students should feel more at ease in approaching a variety of Japanese texts, should be able to read a variety of texts with fluency, and should be able to recognise a large number of kanji. In addition, students should have enhanced their ability to use Japanese dictionaries for reading and have become familiar with grammar patterns used in everyday textual communication.

Synopsis This course aims to provide students with the opportunity to practice and to develop their skills in reading Japanese, and will particularly emphasise the use of kanji that they have already learnt as well as the ability to read a wide range of new kanji. Although there is a set textbook, a wide range of other texts, including newspaper articles, essays, fiction, non-fiction, and comics, may also be utilised. Particular emphasis will be placed on the capacity for independent reading, including the development of dictionary skills.

Assessment Mid-semester examination (1.5 hours): 30%
* End-of-semester examination (1.5 hours): 40%
* Weekly exercises: 30%

Prescribed texts

Ryugakusei no tame no Nihoshi Tokyo Gaikokugo Daigaku Shuppankyoku 1990