11266 (v.3) Japanese 512

Area:

Department of Languages and Intercultural Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 4 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

1503 (v.5) Japanese 112

Prerequisite(s):

    11265 (v.3) Japanese 511 or any previous version
    OR
    1502 (v.5) Japanese 111 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Training in the Japanese language aimed at increasing the communicative competence in all the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing and cultural knowledge associated with the topics dealt with. Further Kanji will be introduced. This style used is mainly the polite style, thought the plain style will be introduced. Not available to students whose first language is Japanese.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - The ability to talk, write and read about everyday life, weather and climate, seasons, hobbies and leisure activities and family. The ability to make suggestions and comparisons, explain reasonsand express probability and changes. Added approximately seventy five kanji to their knowledge. Gained some writing skills through essay and letter writing.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Tohsaku, Yasu-hiko. (1999), YOOKOSO! An invitation to Contemporary Japanese. (second edition) McGraw Hill. Listening Comprehension CD's to accompany Tohsaku, Yasu-hiko. (1999), YOOKOSO! An invitation to Contemporary Japanese. (second edition) McGraw Hill. Workbook/Laboratory Manual to accompany Hamasaki, Suzuko. et al. (1999), YOOKOSO! An invitation to Contemporary Japanese. (second edition) McGraw Hill.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Labwork 16%, Oral 20%, Participation 10%, Quizzes 14%, Tests 40%.This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y