LL226-0 Japanese 3
Introductory description
This module will give students the chance to spend some time learning and reinforcing the basics of the Japanese language. It will offer an opportunity for students to improve their communicative competence in Japanese .
Students will discuss and state their opinions on topics surrounding everyday life.
Successful completion of Japanese 3 qualifies students to progress to Japanese 4.
Module aims
- To understand and produce language on topics which are familiar or of personal interest
- To work towards or achieve A2+ standard of the CEFR (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 and giving advice
- expressing ability and possiblilty
- discribing an action done in preparation
- expressing of regret, embarrassment and completion of action
- expressing one's plans
etc
Grammatical contents - potential forms of verbs
- intransitive verbs
- volitional forms of verbs
- imperative and prohibitive forms of verbs
- conditional forms of verbs
- passive forms of verbs
etc
Students will learn further 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 knowledge of grammar appropriate to the level
- Understand texts on topics that are familiar or of personal interest
- Engage in oral communication describing situations with relevant details
- Provide reasons and evidence when giving opinions on familiar topics
- Produce text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest, 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
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
Problem Solving
Self-awareness
Communication
Teamwork
Digital literacy
Sustainability
Ethical values
Intercultural awareness
Professionalism
Private study description
No private study requirements defined for this module.
Costs
| Category | Description | Funded by | Cost to student |
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| Other |
Language Centre fee for supplementary module |
Student | £500.00 |
Students can register for this module without taking any assessment.
Assessment group A2
| Study time | Eligible for self-certification | ||
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Assessment component |
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| Progress tests | Yes (waive) | ||
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Interim and final tests to assess progress with competence statements |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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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 progress test papers.
There is currently no information about the courses for which this module is core or optional.