Japanese 3A for UNNC exchange students
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LANG3024 | Modern Languages and Cultures | 3 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- LANG3024
- School
- Modern Languages and Cultures
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
The module is the third stage of the Japanese language programme. Each weekly session will consist of a variety of activities arising from the themes and structures which underpin the course programme. Students will be expected to participate actively, which involves preparation before classes and follow-up work after classes, in order to improve their four skills. Students will be encouraged to use the Self-Access Centre where a wide variety of materials are available to consolidate work.
This module focuses on communicative skills and reading/listening in class. Speech skills will be focused on to improve fluency and pronunciation in formal, informal or practical speech. The course content is comprehensive and students will learn how to express their thoughts and opinions on the subject in depth. Oral and written presentation and debating skills will be emphasised. Listening skills will be practised in conversations in class lessons and at the Self Access Centre or on Moodle, as part of homework. The lessons progress in two ways; one is on the basis of grammatical points raised by the textbook, and the other will be on various topics. Written skills will be practised by writing essays as a part of homework after each topic studied in class. Students will have a high volume of autonomy.
Any resits needed will be assessed via an in-person written exam assessment.
For further information on choosing the correct language level, please visit the Language Centre Information Hub: https://moodle.nottingham.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=127225
Target Students
UNNC Exchange Students studying International Communications Studies, International Studies or International Business.
Classes
- Two 2-hour seminars each week for 10 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
- 40% In-Class Exam: 1 x 90 mins in-class multi-skilled exam.
- 20% In-Class Oral Presentation: 1 x 6-9 mins in-class mid-semester group oral presentation.
- 40% In-Class Oral Exam: 1 x oral discussion exam, 15 mins group discussion.
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The overall aim of the module is to develop further competence in the four skills of speaking, reading, listening and writing in Japanese, together with more complex grammatical structures using authentic materials. Emphasis is placed on oral and aural skills, making use of videos, the language laboratories and the Self Access Centre.Learning Outcomes
- oral presentation
- correspondence/cultural differences in correspondence between English and Japanese
- listening with discrimination
- group work; pair work; team work
- problem solving
- information retrieval and textual re-organisation involved in comprehension and résumé work
- time management
- cultural awareness of the country whose language is studied
- use of technology