CE1074: Japanese For Beginners I
School | Continuing and Professional Education |
Department Code | LEARN |
Module Code | CE1074 |
External Subject Code | T210 |
Number of Credits | 10 |
Level | L4 |
Language of Delivery | English |
Module Leader | Ms Helga Eckart |
Semester | Autumn Semester |
Academic Year | 2013/4 |
Outline Description of Module
An introductory course which will give students an impression of the outlook and day-to-day life of modern Japan. No previous knowledge of the language is required.
METHODS OF TEACHING: Weekly two-hour workshops.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: i) Written class test (20%), ii) Coursework (20%), iii) Oral class participation (40%), iv) Aural test (20%).
On completion of the module a student should be able to
- demonstrate their ability to recognise familiar words and very basic phrases by taking part in role plays and similar learning tasks.
- demonstrate their ability to understand the gist and extract information of basic texts by adequately completing listening tasks.
- demonstrate a knowledge of basic grammatical structures and characters by writing short messages and/or translating basic sentences.
How the module will be delivered
Students will actively participate in dialogues, group discussions and other interactive language exercises. Tapes and authentic work-sheets will enhance students active and passive language learning.
24 contact hours – interactive language work-shops
Skills that will be practised and developed
Intellectual Skills :
- integrate information provided in taught sessions and private study .
Discipline Specific (including practical) Skills:
- demonstrate their ability to understand simple instructions and respond appropriately in basic everyday situations.
- demonstrate their ability to communicate in spoken and written form using basic vocabulary and formulaic expressions.
Transferable Skills:
- to be responsive to the discipline of working with others as part of a group
- to understand and reflect upon different cultures and societies
How the module will be assessed
Coursework (20%) to test students ability to write basic texts and apply vocabulary apropriate for everyday life situations
Class Test (20%) to test students ability to read and understand basic texts.
Oral continuous assessment (40%) to test students ability to produce oral dialogues in Japanese
Aural class test (20%) to test students understanding of basic Japanese conversations
Assessment Breakdown
Type | % | Title | Duration(hrs) |
---|---|---|---|
Written Assessment | 100 | Coursework | N/A |
Syllabus content
Introduction to Japanese writing and pronunciation: 46 characters of hiragana ,
Distinguishing features of Japanese grammar and daily expressions.
The world of work
Personal social life and everyday activities.
Identifying people and things.
Numbers, dates, time and days of the week
Shopping and directions.
Essential Reading and Resource List
Genki. An integrated Course in Elementary Japanese, The Japanese Times Books, 2001