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LL232-24 Japanese 4

Department
School of Modern Languages and Cultures
Level
Undergraduate Level 2
Module leader
Tomoko Fujita
Credit value
24
Module duration
21 weeks
Assessment
60% coursework, 40% exam
Study location
University of Warwick main campus, Coventry

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.

Prerequisites: Language Centre Japanese 3 or equivalent.
The module will facilitate students’ self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses in order to improve their learning skills.

Module web page

Module aims

  • To understand ideas in depth and carry out communication accordingly on a range of familiar social topics.
    -To facilitate students’ self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses in order to improve their learning skills.
  • To work towards or achieve of 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 - expressing reasons and causes, expressing polite requests, expressing purposes, etc.

Grammatical content - causative form of verbs, expressing politeness, 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 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
  • demonstrate self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses in order to improve their learning skills.

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

Transferable skills

Critical thinking
Problem solving
Self-awareness
Communication
Teamwork
Digital literacy
Sustainability
Ethical values
Intercultural awareness
Professionalism

Study time

Type Required
Supervised practical classes 21 sessions of 2 hours (18%)
Online learning (independent) 21 sessions of 1 hour (9%)
Private study 153 hours (64%)
Assessment 24 hours (10%)
Total 240 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
Portfolio 20% 20 hours Yes (extension)

Portfolio of selected tasks completed in class and at home, which includes a reflective piece on the student's language learning.

Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Reading/Writing Test 40% 3 hours No

Integrated reading and writing test.
The duration 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 LL232

Courses

This module is Optional for:

  • Year 2 of UIBA-N203 BSc in International Management
  • Year 2 of UIBA-N201 BSc in Management
  • Year 2 of UIBA-N202 BSc in Management (with Intercalated Year/UPP)
  • UIBA-MN34 Law and Business Four Year (Qualifying Degree)
    • Year 3 of MN34 Law and Business Studies Four Year (Qualifying Degree)
    • Year 4 of MN34 Law and Business Studies Four Year (Qualifying Degree)
  • Year 4 of UIBA-N140 Undergraduate International Business
  • Year 4 of UIBA-N1R1 Undergraduate International Business with French
  • Year 4 of UIBA-N1R2 Undergraduate International Business with German
  • Year 4 of UIBA-N1R3 Undergraduate International Business with Italian
  • Year 4 of UIBA-N1R4 Undergraduate International Business with Spanish
  • Year 3 of UIBA-MN31 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies
  • UIBA-MN32 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies
    • Year 3 of MN32 Law and Business Studies (Four-Year)
    • Year 4 of MN32 Law and Business Studies (Four-Year)
  • UIBA-MN37 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies (Qualifying Degree) with Intercalated Year
    • Year 4 of MN37 Law and Business Studies (Qualifying Degree) with Intercalated Year
    • Year 5 of MN37 Law and Business Studies (Qualifying Degree) with Intercalated Year
  • UIBA-MN36 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies with Intercalated Year (4+1)
    • Year 4 of MN36 Law and Business Studies with Intercalated Year (4+1)
    • Year 5 of MN36 Law and Business Studies with Intercalated Year (4+1)

This module is Option list B for:

  • Year 4 of UIBA-N203 BSc in International Management
  • Year 3 of UIBA-N201 BSc in Management
  • Year 4 of UIBA-N202 BSc in Management (with Intercalated Year/UPP)
  • UIBA-NN35 Undergraduate Accounting and Finance
    • Year 2 of NN35 Accounting and Finance
    • Year 3 of NN35 Accounting and Finance
  • UIBA-NN36 Undergraduate Accounting and Finance (with Intercalated Year/Undergraduate Partnership Programme)
    • Year 2 of NN36 Accounting and Finance (Intercalated)
    • Year 2 of NN37 Accounting and Finance (Undergraduate Partnership Programme)
    • Year 3 of NN36 Accounting and Finance (Intercalated)
    • Year 4 of NN36 Accounting and Finance (Intercalated)
    • Year 4 of NN37 Accounting and Finance (Undergraduate Partnership Programme)