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LL225-30 Japanese 2

Department
School of Modern Languages and Cultures
Level
Undergraduate Level 2
Module leader
Tomoko Fujita
Credit value
30
Module duration
21 weeks
Assessment
60% coursework, 40% exam
Study location
University of Warwick main campus, Coventry

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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

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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 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).
This syllabus is for indicative purposes only and will be updated regularly to remain relevant.

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

This module will develop students’ language proficiency through engaging with primary materials in the target language
Strategies for understanding gist and specific information
Intercultural competence

Transferable skills

Self-awareness
Communication
Teamwork
Digital literacy
Sustainability
Ethical values
Intercultural awareness
Professionalism

Study time

Type Required
Supervised practical classes 21 sessions of 2 hours (14%)
Online learning (independent) 21 sessions of 1 hour (7%)
Private study 232 hours 30 minutes (77%)
Assessment 4 hours 30 minutes (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 D
Weighting Study time Eligible for self-certification
Assessment component
Interim test 10% 2 hours No

A Short test to monitor progress in term 1.
The duration below is indicative and depends on specific arrangements
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Reading/writing test 50% 1 hour 30 minutes No

Reading/writing test
The duration below is indicative and depends on specific arrangements.
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Oral test 40% 1 hour No

Speaking Test
Reassessment component is the same
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.

Past exam papers for LL225

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:

  • 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)