Subject description
This subject introduces the basics of Japanese language covering the pronunciation and the writing of the hiragana and katakana syllabaries and kanji (Chinese) characters, as well as basic Japanese sentence construction. A situational approach will be used, with each lesson building on vocabulary, grammar and presenting students with increasingly complex … For more content click the Read More button below.
Equivalence
JAPA151 - Japanese IA Language
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Lecturers
Tutors
Engagement hours
1hr lecture, 2 x 2hr tutorials:1hr lecture, 2 x 2hr tutorials
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Students will achieve an elemental competency in reading and writing Japanese.
2.
Students will achieve a basic proficiency in listening and speaking Japanese.
3.
Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of contemporary Japan.
Assessment details
Script Assessment – Hiragana and Katakana Assessment
Aural Assessment – Speech and Listening
Mid Session Assessment (Lessons 1 & 2, verbs L3-5)
In-class
Participation
Textbook information
Genki I. An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese (3rd Ed.)