Inter Faculty Japanese 1a
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LANG1004 | Modern Languages and Cultures | 1 | 10 | Autumn UK, Spring UK |
- Code
- LANG1004
- School
- Modern Languages and Cultures
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK, Spring UK
Summary
This module assumes no prior knowledge of the language. It introduces the basic structure of the language through topics relating to social and everyday life in the country. Each session will consist of a variety of activities arising from the themes and structures which underpin the course programme. A single multiskilled assessment will replace all failed assessment components at the reassessment stage.
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Target Students
This module is open to all students subject to home department approval. However, priority will be given to 1st and 2nd year students.There is a limited number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice.Students enrolling on this module must be complete beginners in Japanese.The Language Centre reserves the right to check qualifications with home departments and move students to a more appropriate level if necessary.Also available to Exchange studentsPlease note, your enrolment on this module will be conditional on subsequent attendance at an assessment by the Language Centre, where your appropriate language level will be confirmed. Failure to attend the assessment may result in your enrolment being cancelled. Dates and times of the assessment sessions will be advertised on the Language Centre website.
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 20 weeks
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 20 weeks
The School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies operates an attendance policy. The details of this policy can be found in the student handbook on Workspace and in module handbooks.
Assessment
- 60% In-class exam: 1 x in-class 45mins multi-skilled exam
- 40% In-class oral exam: 1 x in-class oral exam, 8-10 mins group discussion
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
Students will learn and practise the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing together with basic grammatical structures. This will enable them to manipulate the language and participate effectively in everyday social situations. Full use will be made of communicative methods and, as far as possible, teaching will be through the target language.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding of A1 Japanese pronunciation A2 Introduction to Japanese written characters and spelling A3 Ab initio Japanese syntax A4 Ab initio Japanese sentence semantics A5 Gist comprehension and more detailed reconstruction of audio material A6 Basic oral skills
B. Intellectual skills B1 The ability to understand the standard Japanese linguistic system both spoken and in the written form in the context of the topics studied B2 Develop an awareness of cultural specificity
C. Professional Skills C1 Preparation of short oral and written presentations on topics covered C2 Listening with discrimination in order to elicit information C3 Reading with discrimination in order to elicit information
D. Transferable Skills D1 Pair and group work D2 Time management D3 Independent language study D4 Ability to organise and present material D5 Abilty to communicate effectively
Conveners
- Miss Mikiko Kurose
- Akiko Duffew