JAPN2501
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course introduces students to the study of contemporary Japan through the use of a variety of early intermediate level Japanese-language materials.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 1 - 2024
Online
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of issues related to contemporary Japanese society including urbanisation, transport, economics, technology, employment, leisure, consumerism, education, gender, media, public policy and politics.
2. Demonstrate an ability to communicate in Japanese at the level of JLPT5 including reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
3. Investigate contemporary Japanese society using Japanese-language materials at JLPT5 level.
4. 'Recognise an addition 300 kanji beyond those studied at 1000 level.
Content
Students will study written and audio-visual materials related to contemporary Japan in Japanese. The course consists of twelve modules with each module being divided into the following activities: understanding; reading; writing; knowing; speaking and communicating. Students will have the opportunity to use the Japanese language skills they have already acquired and to expand on these by studying a range of topics including: urbanization, transport, economics, technology, employment, leisure, consumerism, education, gender, media, public policy and politics.
Assumed knowledge
JAPN1120 Elementary Japanese II
Assessment items
Online Learning Activity: Online Learning Activities
Quiz: 12 x Quizzes
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 8 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 1 - 2024 - Online
Lecture-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 8 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- JAPN2501 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 214.6 KB)
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