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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Communications and Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Japanese (Introductory 2)

  • Unit Code

    JLS1102

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

A unit to develop basic skills in Japanese language with emphasis on grammar, conversation and comprehension by means of Japanese cultural background.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from JLS1101

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Appreciate further aspects of Japanese culture.
  2. Understand simple everyday spoken Japanese.
  3. Use hiragana, katakana and approximately 100 basic kanji to read and write simplified texts in familiar subject areas.
  4. Use simple Japanese grammar and vocabulary in writing and speaking about everyday topics.
  5. Use the Japanese language with a level of skill equivalent to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - Level A1 for Understanding (Listening, Reading), Speaking (Interaction + Production), Writing.

Unit Content

  1. Basic Japanese sentence structures.
  2. Basic vocabulary and grammar for situational contexts with emphasis on aural/oral skill development.
  3. General aspects of Japanese culture.
  4. Hiragana, katakana and kanji.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Seminar - speaking/listening/reading/writing practice Group work

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
PerformanceA portfolio of sequential assessment tasks and in-class tests60%
ExaminationFinal examination40%

Text References

  • ^ Tohsaku, Y. (2006). Yookoso! Workbook/laboratory manual to accompany An invitation to contemporary Japanese. 3rd. New York: McGraw-Hill.
  • ^ Tohsaku, Y. (2006). Yookoso! An invitation to contemporary Japanese. 3rd. New York: McGraw-Hill.
  • Takahashi, M., Hirai, E., & Miwa, S. (1996). Zoku-Kurasu katsudoo shuu 131. Tokyo: 3 A Corporation.
  • Makino, S., & Tsutsui, M. (1989). A dictionary of basic Japanese grammar. Tokyo: The Japan Times.
  • Kano, C. (1990). Basic kanji book. Tokyo: Bonjinsha.
  • Nagara, Y., et al. (1990). Japanese for everyone. Tokyo: Gakken.
  • TIJ Tokyo Nihongo Kenshujo. (2006). Hajimeyo Nihongo Shokyu 1 CD/Script. Tokyo: 3 A Corporation.
  • Banno, E., et al. (2000). Shokyuu nihongo: Denki (An integrated course in elementary Japanese). Tokyo: The Japan TImes.
  • Takebe, Y. (1993). Kanji wa muzukashikunai (Kanji isn't that hard). Tokyo: ALK.
  • Mitusi, T., & Kashiwazaki, M. (1991). Dokkai: 20 no teema. (2nd ed.). Tokyo: Bonjinsha.

Journal References

  • Nihongo Journal. Tokyo: ALC Press.
  • Hira-gana Times, Tokyo. Tokyo: Y.A.C. Planning Inc.

Website References

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Communications and Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Japanese (Introductory 2)

  • Unit Code

    JLS1102

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

A unit to develop basic skills in Japanese language with emphasis on grammar, conversation and comprehension by means of Japanese cultural background.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Appreciate further aspects of Japanese culture.
  2. Understand simple everyday spoken Japanese.
  3. Use hiragana, katakana and approximately 100 basic kanji to read and write simplified texts in familiar subject areas.
  4. Use simple Japanese grammar and vocabulary in writing and speaking about everyday topics.
  5. Use the Japanese language with a level of skill equivalent to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - Level A1 for Understanding (Listening, Reading), Speaking (Interaction + Production), Writing.

Unit Content

  1. Basic Japanese sentence structures.
  2. Basic vocabulary and grammar for situational contexts with emphasis on aural/oral skill development.
  3. General aspects of Japanese culture.
  4. Hiragana, katakana and kanji.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Seminar - speaking/listening/reading/writing practice Group work

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
PerformanceA portfolio of sequential assessment tasks and in-class tests60%
ExaminationFinal examination40%

Text References

  • ^ Tohsaku, Y. (2006). Yookoso! Workbook/laboratory manual to accompany An invitation to contemporary Japanese. 3rd. New York: McGraw-Hill.
  • ^ Tohsaku, Y. (2006). Yookoso! An invitation to contemporary Japanese. 3rd. New York: McGraw-Hill.
  • Nagara, Y., et al. (1990). Japanese for everyone. Tokyo: Gakken.
  • Mitusi, T., & Kashiwazaki, M. (1991). Dokkai: 20 no teema. (2nd ed.). Tokyo: Bonjinsha.
  • Kano, C. (1990). Basic kanji book. Tokyo: Bonjinsha.
  • Makino, S., & Tsutsui, M. (1989). A dictionary of basic Japanese grammar. Tokyo: The Japan Times.
  • Takebe, Y. (1993). Kanji wa muzukashikunai (Kanji isn't that hard). Tokyo: ALK.
  • TIJ Tokyo Nihongo Kenshujo. (2006). Hajimeyo Nihongo Shokyu 1 CD/Script. Tokyo: 3 A Corporation.
  • Banno, E., et al. (2000). Shokyuu nihongo: Denki (An integrated course in elementary Japanese). Tokyo: The Japan TImes.
  • Takahashi, M., Hirai, E., & Miwa, S. (1996). Zoku-Kurasu katsudoo shuu 131. Tokyo: 3 A Corporation.

Journal References

  • Hira-gana Times, Tokyo. Tokyo: Y.A.C. Planning Inc.
  • Nihongo Journal. Tokyo: ALC Press.

Website References

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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