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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 (Life and the Environment)

  • Unit Code

    JLS2336

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

Description

Japanese language study based on the topic 'Life and the Environment'. The unit will focus on contemporary environmental, bioethical and medical issues in Japan through the study of academic texts, magazines, newspapers, TV programs and significant Internet sites.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 unit from JLS1275, JLS3412

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded JLS3436, JLS3437, JLS3438

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a fairly detailed understanding of Japanese culture in the field of 'Life and the Environment'.
  2. Develop an understanding of 'Sustainability' issues in Japan and Australia.
  3. Express themselves in spoken Japanese with reasonable fluency, accuracy with the theme of 'Life and the Environment'.
  4. Listen to and comprehend a wide variety of spoken Japanese texts related to 'Life and the Environment'.
  5. Read and comprehend with the help of dictionaries written Japanese texts employing approximately 600 kanji and related to 'Life and the Environment' for JLS2336.
  6. Use correctly specialised vocabulary associated with 'Life and the Environment'.
  7. Use reasonably accurate written Japanese and appropriate terminology, including approximately 600 kanji for JLS2336.
  8. Use the Japanese language with a level of skill equivalent to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - Level B1 -> B1+ for Understanding (Listening, Reading), Speaking (Interaction + Production), Writing.

Unit Content

  1. Aural/oral practice in Japanese with the use of both texts and ICT.
  2. Development of an understanding of Japanese culture with regard to 'Life and the Environment'.
  3. Reading and writing practice in Japanese with the use of both texts and ICT.
  4. Recognition of variations between written and oral Japanese in the area of 'Life and the Environment'.
  5. Study of the language of variety of spoken and written texts including specialised vocabulary relevant to the study of 'Life and the Environment'.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Use of multimedia resources including audio/interactive CDs and DVDs, the Internet and/or computer software. Understanding authentic documents taken from periodicals, newspapers, books and Internet web sites. Use of kanji list customised to the content of the study of 'Life and the Environment'. Interaction with peers through group and pair work in Japanese. Interaction with native speakers via face to face meetings, email, and/or online chat.

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
PerformanceContinuous arual/oral/written performance assessments including tests60%
ExaminationFinal examination40%

Text References

  • ^ Koyama, S. (2002). J bridge to intermediate Japanese. Bonjinsha.
  • Arai, R. et al. (1991). Teema betsu chuukuu kara manabu nihonngo. Tokyo: Kenkyusha.
  • Makino, S. (1995). A dictionary of intermediate Japanese grammar. Tokyo: The Japan Times.
  • Sato, M. et al. (1997). Nihongo sakubun no houhou: Tokyo: Dai San Shogou.
  • Oka, M. (1998). Rapid reading Japanese. Tokyo: The Japan Times.
  • Beuckmann, F. et al. (2006). Nihongo Namachukei: Japanese "Live" 2. Tokyo: Kuroshio Shuppan.
  • Kamada, O. et al. (2001). Authentic Japanese: Progressing from intermediate to advanced. Tokyo: The Japan Times.
  • Yamauchi, H. (2000). Rouru Purei de Manabu Chuukyuu kara Jyokyuu eno Nihongo. Tokyo: ALC.
  • Makino, S., & Tsutsui. M. (1989). A dictionary of basic Japanese grammar. Tokyo: The Japan Times.

Journal References

  • Nihongo Journal. Tokyo: ALC Press.
  • Hira-gana Times. 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 (Life and the Environment)

  • Unit Code

    JLS2336

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

Description

Japanese language study based on the topic 'Life and the Environment'. The unit will focus on contemporary environmental, bioethical and medical issues in Japan through the study of academic texts, magazines, newspapers, TV programs and significant Internet sites.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 unit from JLS1275, JLS3412

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded JLS3436, JLS3437, JLS3438

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a fairly detailed understanding of Japanese culture in the field of 'Life and the Environment'.
  2. Develop an understanding of 'Sustainability' issues in Japan and Australia.
  3. Express themselves in spoken Japanese with reasonable fluency, accuracy with the theme of 'Life and the Environment'.
  4. Listen to and comprehend a wide variety of spoken Japanese texts related to 'Life and the Environment'.
  5. Read and comprehend with the help of dictionaries written Japanese texts employing approximately 600 kanji and related to 'Life and the Environment' for JLS2336.
  6. Use correctly specialised vocabulary associated with 'Life and the Environment'.
  7. Use reasonably accurate written Japanese and appropriate terminology, including approximately 600 kanji for JLS2336.
  8. Use the Japanese language with a level of skill equivalent to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - Level B1 -> B1+ for Understanding (Listening, Reading), Speaking (Interaction + Production), Writing.

Unit Content

  1. Aural/oral practice in Japanese with the use of both texts and ICT.
  2. Development of an understanding of Japanese culture with regard to 'Life and the Environment'.
  3. Reading and writing practice in Japanese with the use of both texts and ICT.
  4. Recognition of variations between written and oral Japanese in the area of 'Life and the Environment'.
  5. Study of the language of variety of spoken and written texts including specialised vocabulary relevant to the study of 'Life and the Environment'.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Use of multimedia resources including audio/interactive CDs and DVDs, the Internet and/or computer software. Understanding authentic documents taken from periodicals, newspapers, books and Internet web sites. Use of kanji list customised to the content of the study of 'Life and the Environment'. Interaction with peers through group and pair work in Japanese. Interaction with native speakers via face to face meetings, email, and/or online chat.

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
PerformanceContinuous arual/oral/written performance assessments including tests60%
ExaminationFinal examination40%

Text References

  • ^ Koyama, S. (2002). J bridge to intermediate Japanese. Bonjinsha.
  • Arai, R. et al. (1991). Teema betsu chuukuu kara manabu nihonngo. Tokyo: Kenkyusha.
  • Makino, S. (1995). A dictionary of intermediate Japanese grammar. Tokyo: The Japan Times.
  • Sato, M. et al. (1997). Nihongo sakubun no houhou: Tokyo: Dai San Shogou.
  • Oka, M. (1998). Rapid reading Japanese. Tokyo: The Japan Times.
  • Beuckmann, F. et al. (2006). Nihongo Namachukei: Japanese "Live" 2. Tokyo: Kuroshio Shuppan.
  • Kamada, O. et al. (2001). Authentic Japanese: Progressing from intermediate to advanced. Tokyo: The Japan Times.
  • Yamauchi, H. (2000). Rouru Purei de Manabu Chuukyuu kara Jyokyuu eno Nihongo. Tokyo: ALC.
  • Makino, S., & Tsutsui. M. (1989). A dictionary of basic Japanese grammar. Tokyo: The Japan Times.

Journal References

  • Nihongo Journal. Tokyo: ALC Press.
  • Hira-gana Times. 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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