- UCAS course code
- QT12
- UCAS institution code
- M20
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Course unit details:
Japanese Language 5
| Unit code | JAPA51050 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 20 |
| Unit level | Level 5 |
| Teaching period(s) | Full year |
| Offered by | Japanese Studies |
| Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
This is an advanced level language course which teaches receptive skills (reading and listening) and productive skills (speaking and writing) in Japanese.
Please note that there are heavy timetabling requirements for both Japanese and for laboratory-based science subjects. Attendance at dedicated catch-up and/or replacement drop-in sessions on Wednesday afternoons (details to be confirmed) may be required in order to allow students from across the university to cover all the materials adequately.
Aims
Building on students’ prior learning in JAPA51042 or for those at an equivalent level, this course aims to broaden students’ vocabulary (both spoken and written), hone their communication and analytical skills and deepen their understanding of grammar. There will also be translation exercises between English and Japanese. The module aims to prepare students for a period of residence in Japan by giving them the language skills for reading and for competent spoken and written communication.
Knowledge and understanding
By the end of this course students should be able to:
- demonstrate control of approximately 1,200 Kanji characters
Intellectual skills
By the end of this course students should be able to:
- understand themselves as advanced learners and be able to engage effectively with the appropriate resources to negotiate understanding
Practical skills
By the end of this course students should be able to:
- express themselves orally in discussion and debate as well as in conversations on everyday matters and on a wide range of topics relating to Japanese society and language.
- show proficiency in reading authentic Japanese texts and reports and viewing and hearing TV and other audio and video material in standard Japanese and in some variants
- write stylistically appropriate Japanese prose, as well as translate Japanese into appropriate English
- have developed higher level skills in both close and gist reading
- be engaging confidently with unedited language in a variety of genres and show proficiency in reading authentic Japanese texts
- translate and use translation tools
Transferable skills and personal qualities
By the end of this course students should be able to:
- show clear confidence in interacting with native speakers
- feel well prepared for the year in Japan
Employability skills
- Other
- Written and oral communication skills; team-work; leadership; negotiation skills; research skills, problem-solving; adaptability; decision-making; time management; initiative; self-discipline; organisation; life-long learning skills; self-reflection; action planning; self-confidence; IT skills; increased intercultural awareness
Assessment methods
| Written Exam | 50% |
| Oral Exam | 20% |
| Weekly coursework | 5% |
| Portfolio of reading and translation work | 25% |
Feedback methods
| Feedback method | Formative or Summative |
| Feedback on progress with language learning is provided to students through in-class feedback, through regular coursework, through corrected versions of written work. | Formative & Summative |
| Students are also able to consult individually with language tutors in their office hours. | Formative |
Study hours
| Scheduled activity hours | |
|---|---|
| Tutorials | 88 |
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 112 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Jonathan Bunt | Unit coordinator |