Introductory description

This module will strengthen reading and writing skills and will also reinforce the communicative skills acquired during previous study of the Japanese language. Students will gain further insights into Japan and its culture.

Successful completion of Japanese 4 qualifies students to progress to Japanese Advanced.

Module web page

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 - expressing reasons and causes, expressing polite requests, expressing purposes, etc.

Grammatical content - causative form of verbs, expressing politeness, etc.

Learning outcomes

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

• Apply knowledge of grammar appropriate to the level
• Understand the main ideas and details of reasonably complex texts on a range on a range of social topics
• Engage in oral communication, describing with details and expressing opinions with justification on a range of social topics, with fluency
• Write a clear, detailed text on a range of social topics explaining viewpoints objectively with appropriate register, where necessary, using correct characters

Indicative reading list

Minna No Nihongo 2nd ver : Bk. 2 w/ Cd (2013) ISBN-13: 978-4883196463

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
• Strategies to communicate effectively both in writing and orally in Japanese
• Intercultural competence

Transferable skills

• Communication skills: writing and oral presentation, explaining one's point of view
• Intellectual skills: critical thinking, analysis
• Organisational skills: independent work, time management
• Interpersonal skills: flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work with others
• Digital skills: online tools