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Advanced Japanese 1A

Unit code: HAJ131

Credit points12.5 Credit Points
Duration1 Semester
Contact hours6 Hours per Week
CampusHawthorn
PrerequisitesVCE Japanese or equivalent competence in written and spoken language.
CorequisitesNil

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.

Content

In HAJ131 students revise coursework covered in year 12 and learn some new grammar patterns and kanji. Conversation classes are based on situational dialogues which reinforce grammar and teach interpersonal communication skills. The dialogues are supplemented with slides to allow more practice of new vocabulary and expressions. Study of grammar, kanji and reading texts is reinforced by computer-based exercises.

Reading materials

Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.

Text books

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