Japanese 3B
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LANG3075 | Language Centre | 3 | 20 | Spring China |
- Code
- LANG3075
- School
- Language Centre
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring China
Summary
This module further extends the four skills of speaking, reading, listening and writing to enable students to gather and process information accurately and quickly through discussion, from radio and TV, and from written sources. Teaching methods involve intensive classes and the use of language laboratory materials. The module will be delivered in a blended modality for which students will be given access to a virtual learning environment with extra activities and resources.
Requisites:
- Successful completion of Japanese 3A or an equivalent qualification.
- Students must not choose this course if they are over-qualified. The Language Centre reserves the right to check students’ prior learning and qualifications and to move students to a more appropriate level if necessary.
Please note this module is assessed at the end of the Spring semester. First sit/ Resit exams are scheduled normally in the summer and can take the same form as the missing/ failed component of the assessment (exam, essay etc.) or other form, as decided by the School.
Target Students
-Only students who are doing this module as a compulsory element of their degree can take this module.-Students enrolling on this module must be lower intermediate users of Japanese (B1.1).
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 11 weeks
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 11 weeks
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 11 weeks
The one-hour seminar is delivered online
Assessment
- 50% Oral exam: Oral, 20 min
- 50% written exam (2-hour): Writing, Reading, Use of Language 2 hrs
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
Upon the completion of this level, students are expected to be able to:-Understand the main points of varieties of inputs on matters encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.-Deal with complex situations where they need to explain, argue, and discuss their opinions (e.g., agree, disagree).-Describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions.-Briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.-Produce connected texts on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and Understanding
A1: the Japanese language structure at intermediate level A2: more complex grammatical structures through the study of a broader range of topic areas across the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing
B. Intellectual skills
B1: Ability to manipulate the language with the skills acquired at an intermediate level B2: Acquisition of a more in-depth knowledge of Japanese culture
C. Professional Skills
C1: Preparation of more substantial oral and written presentations on topics covered C2: Listening with discrimination in order to elicit information from longer and more complex passages C3: Reading with discrimination in order to elicit information from longer and more complex passages
D. Transferable Skills
D1: Pair and group work D2: Essay writing D3: Time management D4: Independent language study D5: Ability to organise and present material D6: Ability to communicate effectively.