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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.
Utilising theme-based and task-based approaches, this Japanese language unit aims at developing the four language skills in an integrated way within the context of Japanese Society. Japanese society has been changing considerably since the twentieth century while maintaining its traditional values. A unique mixture of westernisation and tradition can be observed in aspects such as Japanese family roles, women in Japan, youth culture, lifestyle, education and the workforce.The unit will focus on selected issues, including those mentioned above, through the study of academic texts, magazines, newspapers, TV programs and significant internet sites.
Students must pass 2 units from JLS2336, JLS2346, JLS2356, JLS2386, JLS2396
Unit was previously coded JLS2326, JLS3426, JLS3428
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Seminar - speaking/listening/reading/writing practice. Group work: project-based. Joint workshop with native speakers from a partner Japanese university (subject to availability). Students select their own topic within the theme of society for their individual project.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | Continuous aural/oral/written performance assessments including tests | 45% |
| Project | Autonomous language learning project | 15% |
| Examination | Final examination | 40% |
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.
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:
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.
JLS3427|2|1
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.
Utilising theme-based and task-based approaches, this Japanese language unit aims at developing the four language skills in an integrated way within the context of Japanese Society. Japanese society has been changing considerably since the twentieth century while maintaining its traditional values. A unique mixture of westernisation and tradition can be observed in aspects such as Japanese family roles, women in Japan, youth culture, lifestyle, education and the workforce.The unit will focus on selected issues, including those mentioned above, through the study of academic texts, magazines, newspapers, TV programs and significant internet sites.
Students must pass 2 units from JLS2336, JLS2346, JLS2356, JLS2386, JLS2396
Unit was previously coded JLS2326, JLS3426, JLS3428
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Seminar - speaking/listening/reading/writing practice. Group work: project-based. Joint workshop with native speakers from a partner Japanese university (subject to availability). Students select their own topic within the theme of society for their individual project.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | Continuous aural/oral/written performance assessments including tests | 45% |
| Project | Autonomous language learning project | 15% |
| Examination | Final examination | 40% |
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.
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:
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.
JLS3427|2|2