LL225-30 Japanese 2
Introductory description
Students will learn and reinforce the basics of the Japanese language.
This will offer an opportunity to improve their communicative competence in Japanese.
Successful completion of Japanese 2 qualifies students to progress to Japanese 3
Pre-requisite: successful completion of Level 1 Japanese or equivalent
Module aims
● to understand and communicate in familiar and routine situations, using frequently used expressions;
● to develop strategies for language learning;
● to work towards / achieve A2.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference
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, asking for permission, expressing prohibition, making comparisons, asking for preference, expressing ability or possibility, expressing opinions, etc
Grammatical content
“te form” of verbs and adjectives, “dictionary form” and "nai form" of verbs, modifying clauses, etc.
Students will also learn 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 Japan
- 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
Study time
| Type | Required |
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| Online learning (scheduled sessions) | 21 sessions of 2 hours (14%) |
| Online learning (independent) | 21 sessions of 1 hour (7%) |
| Private study | 233 hours (78%) |
| Assessment | 4 hours (1%) |
| Total | 300 hours |
Private study description
work set on moodle and homework set by tutor
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A1
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| Interim tests | 10% | 1 hour | No |
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Short tests to monitor progress in first term. |
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| integrated reading/writing | 50% | 2 hours | No |
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integrated reading/writing |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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| Oral test | 40% | 1 hour | No |
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Speaking Test |
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Feedback on assessment
Verbal feedback is provided to the class regarding regular formative tasks set for homework and activities completed in class; individual written feedback is also provided for written work which has been handed in by students. Feedback is also provided orally and in writing on practice test papers.
Courses
This module is Optional for:
- Year 4 of UIBA-MN34 Law and Business Four Year (Qualifying Degree)
- Year 4 of UIBA-MN32 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies
- Year 5 of UIBA-MN37 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies (Qualifying Degree) with Intercalated Year
- Year 5 of UIBA-MN36 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies with Intercalated Year (4+1)
This module is Option list G for:
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UPHA-V7ML Undergraduate Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- Year 1 of V7ML Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Tripartite)
- Year 2 of V7ML Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Tripartite)