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JAPN 3201 - Japanese IIIA

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024

Japanese IIIA continues instruction and practice in the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking to further develop students' Japanese language competence at the higher elementary level. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on enhancing students' communication skills in both spoken and written Japanese to consolidate a solid foundation at the higher elementary level. The aims of the course are: i) to build and consolidate the higher elementary grammar; ii) to expand knowledge and use of vocabulary in both conversational and written contexts; iii) to develop communication skills/strategies; iv) to develop reading and writing skills using a substantial number of characters and their combinations; v) to become efficient and independent language learners. This course is not available for first year students.

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  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code JAPN 3201
    Course Japanese IIIA
    Coordinating Unit Asian Studies
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Prerequisites JAPN 2002 or JAPN 2202 or JAPN 1012
    Incompatible JAPN 3001
    Assessment Test 1 20%, Test 2 25%, Oral Assignments 15%, Listening Test 10%, Final Test 30%
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Midori Kagawa-Fox

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1 Acquire knowledge and use of Japanese grammar, vocabulary and kanji characters developed at a higher elementary level.
    2 Improve Japanese communication skills and strategies developed at a higher elementary level in both written and conversational contexts.
    3 Develop basic skills to locate, evaluate and use online resources for studying Japanese language independently.
    4 Practise time management skills following strict timelines for regular practice and continuous assessments.
    5 Develop interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with peers through communication in both Japanese and English.
    6 Be more aware of different ways of seeing the world through Japanese language learning.
    7 Be more aware of cultural respect, differences and diversity and will have more knowledge and understanding of the issues involving intercultural communication.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    		 1,2

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    		 1,2,3

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    		 2,5

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    		 3,4,5,6

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    		 6,7

    Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency

    Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.

    		 6,7

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    		 3,4

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    		 4,5,6,7
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Textbooks
    1. Minna no Nihongo II:Honsatsu (Tokyo: 3A Corporation, 2nd edition)
    2. Minna no Nihongo II:Translation & Grammatical Notes (Tokyo: 3A Corporation, 2nd edition)
    3. Minna no Nihongo II:Kanji (Tokyo: 3A Corporation, 2nd edition)
    4. Minna no Nihongo II:Hyoojun-mondai-shuu (Exercises) (Tokyo: 3A Corporation, 2nd edition)
    5. Minna no Nihongo II:Kaite Oboeru Bunkei Renshucho(Sentence Pattern Workbook I) (Tokyo: 3A Corporation, 2nd edition)
    6. Minna no Nihongo II:Shokyu de Yomeru Topikku 25 (Reading Comprehension) (Tokyo: 3A Corporation, 2nd edition)





    Recommended Resources
    Many useful online Japanese-learning sites, including online dictionary/translation sites are available on the Web – a list of useful web-links can be found under the ‘external web links’ tab on MyUni. The following dictionaries or similar are also useful for learning kanji, preparing for the written and oral tests and the writing assignment:

    • Essential Kanji- 2,000 basic Japanese characters, 1987, O’Neil, P.G., New York: Weatherhill
    • New Collegiate Japanese English Dictionary (Kenkyusha)
    • The New Crown English Japanese Dictionary (Sanseido)
    • A Dictionary of Elementary Japanese Grammar, 1995, Makino, S & Tsutsumi, M, Tokyo: Japan Times


    Online Learning
    The course will utilise several online learning resources via the MyUni platform and students will be given a practical session using such resources.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    JAPN3201 has an 1 hour lecture and a 2 hour seminar per week. 

    In the lecture, we will introduce new grammar points whilst enabling students to practise such grammar points with translation exercises at checkpoints. In the seminar, students wil consolidate the knowledge and skills introduced in the lecture through oral/aural practice.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    1 x 1-hour lecture per week  12 hours per semester
    1 x 2-hour seminar per week  24 hours per semester
    3 hours per week - learning new Kanji and vocabulary 36 hours per semester
    3 hours per week - completing grammar exercises in the textbooks 36 hours per semester
    1 hour per week - language practice using audio materials and online learning resources 12 hours per semester
    3 hours per week - review, preview and test/assignment preparation 36 hours per semester
    Total 156 hours per semester
    Learning Activities Summary
    This unit covers Chapter 31-38 and Kanji Unit 31-38
    Specific Course Requirements
    Success in foreign language learning is a cumulative process and does require regular practice to consolidate your knowledge and to develop your language skills via face-to-face interactions. Therefore, it is naturally expected that you attend all classes (3 hours/week) and participate in a variety of language learning activities in class.  Students are also strongly encouraged to use audio-visual materials and online learning tools and resources available on MyUni.
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome
    Test 1  Formative and summative  20%  1,2,3,4,5,6,7
    Test 2  Formative and Summative 25% 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
    Oral Test Formative and Summative 15% 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
    Listening Test Summative 10% 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
    Final Test Summative 30% 1,2,3,4,5,6,7

    Assessment Detail
    Assessment details will be informed on MyUni
    Submission
    N/A
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

  • Student Feedback

    The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

    SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

  • Student Support
  • Policies & Guidelines

    This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.

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