Inter-Faculty Japanese 2B
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MLAC2040 | Media, Languages and Cultures | 2 | 10 | Spring Malaysia |
- Code
- MLAC2040
- School
- Media, Languages and Cultures
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring Malaysia
Summary
This module builds on the language acquired in 2A by further development of speaking, writing and comprehension skills to enable communication in more complex situations. Grammatical structures of the language are practised with authentic materials. In addition, students are required to undertake a programme of autonomous learning.
Target Students
Post-beginner/early intermediate level in the target language. Native speakers or graduates of their mother/father tongue language secondary schools are not advised to take. This module is open to all students provided their home department approves, but because 20-credit and 10-credit are combined in this module and both groups of students will be taught the same in this module, priority of seats will be given to students doing the module as a compulsory element of their degree. Thus, there is only a limited number of places for 10-credit students on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice.
Co-requisites
Modules you must take in the same academic year, or have taken in a previous year, to enrol in this module:
Classes
- Two 2-hour lectures each week for 12 weeks
Assessment
- 30% In Class Test: In class coursework – Once a semester: Listening (30 mins)
- 30% Speaking Task: Group Speaking Task (Q&A)
- 40% Written Exam: Essay Writing (SPR semester) (1 hour)
Educational Aims
The overall aim of the module is to develop further competence in the language by improving the four skills of speaking, reading, listening and writing. Students will continue to develop their awareness of autonomy in language learning under the guidance of their language tutor. Teaching is communicative with regular opportunities for pair- and group- work. There is emphasis on extracting and processing authentic language through the study of major topic areas. Emphasis continues to be placed on oral and aural skills, making full use of multi-modal resources available.Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and Understanding of:
A1: pronunciation; A2 Standard spelling; A3 Ab initio syntax; A4 Ab initio 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 the linguistic system both spoken and in the written form; B2 Develop an awareness of cultural specificity
C. Professional Skills:
C1 Preparation of short oral and written presentations; 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 organize and present material; D5 Ability to communicate effectively
Conveners
- Dr Yut Moy Leong