The aim of the module is to build upon the student’s Japanese language knowledge and ability by continuing students’ training in the core structures of the Japanese language. Through reading, writing, speaking and listening it will continuously utilise and reinforce the foundations of the language learned before, and will introduce intermediate level grammar and language use.

A     Knowledge and Understanding:

• understand and express intermediate courtesies in Japanese.
• manipulate orally the grammatical structures learned in the module
• comprehend and participate in intermediate level conversation in Japanese.

·         read and write Japanese at intermediate level.

·         write compositions in Japanese.

·         recognise and reproduce a minimum of 600 kanji.

·         comprehend and/or translate into English passages of Japanese prose using vocabulary and grammar introduced in the module

B     Intellectual Skills: 

·         apply logical thought and memory skills

·         apply memory skills

·         understand cultural differences

C     Discipline Specific Skills: 

• apply logical thought to intermediate level Japanese grammatical structures.
• apply memory skills to intermediate level Japanese grammatical patterns.
• develop memory skills associated with the acquisition of Japanese script.
• understand and apply in practice cultural aspects of the Japanese language
• speak Japanese with appropriate pronunciation and intonation.
• understand Japanese culture and its relevance within the language at different levels.
• conduct oneself in a manner appropriate to a Japanese setting.
• read and write Japanese at an intermediate level.

D     Transferable Skills: 

• respect other languages and cultures.
• adapt one’s language and conduct to that of a different nation
• lead conversations in a second language.
• obtain information or verification through the practical application of language.

There will be eight classes per week, with a Reading Week in Week 6.  In classes the relevant grammar, vocabulary and language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) are introduced and developed. 

A Japanese text book is followed on a weekly basis, and material from other language books is incorporated from time to time.

Intellectual Skills: 

• apply logical thought and memory skills
• apply memory skills
• understand cultural differences

Discipline Specific Skills: 

• apply logical thought to intermediate level Japanese grammatical structures.
• apply memory skills to intermediate level Japanese grammatical patterns.
• develop memory skills associated with the acquisition of Japanese script.
• understand and apply in practice cultural aspects of the Japanese language
• speak Japanese with appropriate pronunciation and intonation.
• understand Japanese culture and its relevance within the language at different levels.
• conduct oneself in a manner appropriate to a Japanese setting.
• read and write Japanese at an intermediate level.

Transferable Skills: 

• respect other languages and cultures.
• adapt one’s language and conduct to that of a different nation
• lead conversations in a second language.
• obtain information or verification through the practical application of language.

Examination Component    40% - a 2 hour examination in the Autumn exam period

Continuous Assessment     40% - a one hour class test on grammar, kanji and vocabulary (20%) and a Presentation (20%)

Oral Examination  20%

The formal assessments contain a range of questions designed to cover the learning outcomes for the module and to test skill development.

Informal assessment is provided through discussion in classes and feedback on the students’ independently produced work.

RE-ASSESSMENT:

Any student failing the module will be required to be re-assessed according to the components failed as follows; a re-assessment of the oral examination and/or a 2 hour examination in the re-sit period.

New grammar will be introduced logically and progressively. Classes will consolidate grammar, vocabulary, and kanji and will facilitate oral and aural use of the Japanese language, preparing students for using Japanese in an active setting. Students will be introduced to a variety of prose styles in classes which will develop translation techniques and develop comprehension skills. In writing classes students will receive further training in writing Japanese, including the different styles applicable to various written forms. Cultural aspects of the Japanese language will be included.

None given.

None given.