Advanced Japanese 1A
Unit code: HAJ131
| Credit points | 12.5 Credit Points |
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| Contact hours | 6 Hours per Week |
| Campus | Hawthorn |
| Prerequisites | VCE Japanese or equivalent competence in written and spoken language. |
| Corequisites | Nil |
Related course(s)
A unit of study in the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts (Japanese), Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Social Science.
Aims and objectives
To consolidate students' knowledge of grammar and script acquired through prior study at the secondary level. To expand this knowledge through introduction of a wider range of basic grammar patterns and reading texts (including approximately 150 new kanji – Chinese characters) and more adult conversation topics including business situations.Teaching methods
Language of Instruction: Japanese with English explanations as necessary. Classwork and Computer laboratory work.Assessment
Mid-semester test 30%, Final examination 40%, Class performance 10%, Weekly Class Tests 10%, Oral Presentation 10%.Generic skills outcomes
Graduates are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas:
- Are informed and knowledgeable in the area.
- Have an appreciation of areas of uncertainty within a body of knowledge.
- Have pertinent skills and abilities.
Graduates operate effectively and ethically in work and community situations:
- Have the ability to effectively communicate using a range of media and in varied contexts.
Graduates are adaptable and manage change:
- Are self-motivated.
- Have a general capacity for flexibility and curiosity.
Graduates are aware of local and international environment in which they will be contributing (eg socio-cultural, economic, natural):
- Are culturally sensitive and have respect for multiple points of view.
- Respect a plurality of viewpoints.
