Introductory description

This module is offered to students with no or little prior knowledge of Japanese.
This module is the equivalent of Japanese 1 and Japanese 2 combined.
Due to the 'accelerated' nature of the module, evidence of prior linguistic achievement (e.g. a high GCSE grade or A2 CEFR level in a foreign language) is desirable.
Students will learn the basics of the Japanese language.
This will offer an opportunity for students to develop their communicative competence in Japanese.
Successful completion of Japanese Beginners Accelerated qualifies students to progress to Japanese 3.

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Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

Communicative situations:
Greetings and Introductions, shopping, describing daily routine and events, describing people and places, asking for permission, expressing prohibition, making comparison, asking for preference, expressing ability or possibility, expressing opinions, etc.

Grammatical content:
Particles (post-positions), adjectives, verbs, present and past, the te-form of verbs and adjectives, the dictionary form and the "nai" form of verbs, modifying clauses, etc.

Students will learn to read and write some basic Kanji (Chinese characters).

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• apply a basic knowledge of grammar
• gain insight into everyday life in the relevant countries
• apply strategies for understanding gist and short descriptions
• interact about familiar topics and activities
• write simple texts giving background information and relating to areas of immediate need, using correct characters

Indicative reading list

Minna no Nihongo Beginners I 2nd Versions Main Text book 978-4883196036

International

This module develops intercultural awareness and helps to prepare students for international student mobility

Subject specific skills

Strategies for understanding gist and specific information
Intercultural competence

Transferable skills

Written and spoken communication