School: Arts and Humanities

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 (Society)
  • Unit Code

    JLS3428
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery


Description

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.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from JLS2204

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded JLS2326, JLS3426, JLS3427

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Comprehend written and spoken texts on a wide variety of topics on the theme of society in Japan and Australia.
  2. Expand their use of kanji by an additional 80 characters that relate to the theme of society.
  3. Express themselves using specialised vocabulary pertaining to the theme of society.
  4. Use a range of analytical and critical skills when evaluating themes in society.
  5. Use the Japanese language with a level of skill equivalent to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Level B1+ to B2 for understanding (listening and reading), speaking (interaction and production), and writing.

Unit Content

  1. Japanese culture and society.
  2. Specialised vocabulary, grammar and structure relevant to the theme of society.
  3. Variations between written and oral Japanese on the theme of society.

Additional Learning Experience Information

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.

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 aural/oral/written performance assessments including tests45%
ProjectAutonomous language learning project15%
ExaminationFinal examination40%

Text References

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

Journal References

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

Website References


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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School: Arts and Humanities

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 (Society)
  • Unit Code

    JLS3428
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery


Description

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.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from JLS2204

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded JLS2326, JLS3426, JLS3427

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Comprehend written and spoken texts on a wide variety of topics on the theme of society in Japan and Australia.
  2. Expand their use of kanji by an additional 80 characters that relate to the theme of society.
  3. Express themselves using specialised vocabulary pertaining to the theme of society.
  4. Use a range of analytical and critical skills when evaluating themes in society.
  5. Use the Japanese language with a level of skill equivalent to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Level B1+ to B2 for understanding (listening and reading), speaking (interaction and production), and writing.

Unit Content

  1. Japanese culture and society.
  2. Specialised vocabulary, grammar and structure relevant to the theme of society.
  3. Variations between written and oral Japanese on the theme of society.

Additional Learning Experience Information

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.

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 aural/oral/written performance assessments including tests45%
ProjectAutonomous language learning project15%
ExaminationFinal examination40%

Text References

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

Journal References

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

Website References


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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