Japanese 2 (part B) (8439.3)

Availability

Availability

This unit is no longer offered. Information may be available for Units in the following years:

• Version 2 - Start Date: 01/01/2011 End Date: 31/12/2012
• Version 1 - Start Date: 01/01/2010 End Date: 31/12/2010
• Version 3 - Start Date: 01/01/2013 End Date: 31/12/2013

Syllabus

Students will further develop their knowledge of the grammatical structures in Japanese language, so that by the end of this semester they will have encountered most of the major grammatical patterns of Japanese. Emphasis will be placed on the use of appropriate modes of expression, in particular the use of honorific language, in free and guided conversational and comprehension activities. Situations that will be covered include making asking a favour politely, gossiping, working at a restaurant, conversation in a business context. For the study of the writing system, students will read and write texts of increasing lengths. The unit takes a comprehensive approach to developing the skills of speaking, listening, writing and reading.

Learning Outcomes

1. By the end of the unit students will be familiar with most of the fundamental grammatical patterns; be able to use more complex structures in speaking, reading and writing; have the sociolinguistic competence to select culturally appropriate modes of expression and through this develop understanding in Japanese culture and society; be able to recognise and use a further 70 Kanji. In addition, students will have developed essential generic skills and attributes such as time management and self-motivated learning strategies including the ability to apply themselves to tasks consistently over extended periods of time.

Contact Hours

Four hours per week consisting of 4 tutorials.

Prerequisites

Japanese 2 (part A) or equivalent competence in the language.