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JAPN3102

Advanced Integrated Japanese II

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 2

Previously offered in 2010, 2008

This course will provide integrated language training at an advanced level including reading, writing, and oral discussion about contemporary socio-cultural issues in Japan. The teaching materials will be selected each year from a range of contemporary Japanese language sources such as newspapers, journals, and internet publications. The classes will be conducted bilingually and will be suitable for students of Japanese as well as students from Japan.

Objectives
This course trains students to apply their knowledge to social and cultural issues that are being discussed in the contemporary Japanese media. Students will develop ability and confidence to read, write, and debate about a wide range of issues.
Content
The course will focus on several issues widely discussed in contemporary Japanese media. By so doing, the students will acquire the ability to write about 200 additional kanji characters and recognize about 600 additional characters. They will be requested to write three one-page speech manuscripts on related issues, present them orally in class and discuss.
Transition
Not Applicable
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
20 Units in Japanese at 2000 level or 3000 level.
Modes of Delivery
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Lecture
Integrated Learning
Practical
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Written Assignments equivalent to 2,000 words = 25%
Examination: Formal
25%
Other: (please specify)
Oral Presentations and Discussion = 25%
Quiz - Class
Quizzes: Class = 25%
Contact Hours
Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables