Module manager: Ayako Yoshino
Email: A.Yoshino@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
EAST1210, GCSE in a foreign language other than English, or equivalent or evidence of aptitude for language
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module builds upon the basic Japanese language skills developed in EAST1210 (or equivalent), focusing on enhancing the fundamental competencies of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The module aims to provide students with a practical command of the language.
The objective of this module is to enhance and extend the foundational language skills acquired in EAST1210 (or equivalent), focusing on the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities. It is designed to extend students' understanding and practical command of Basic Japanese in an interactive and communicative learning environment, thereby reinforcing and expanding upon the outcomes achieved in the preceding module.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Comprehend and use a range of basic and more sophisticated grammatical constructions, showing a good command of Japanese sentence structure;
2. Read and translate short texts on a number of topics covered on the module from Japanese into English and vice versa;
3. Comprehend authentic spoken Japanese relating to the topics covered and respond on these topics using appropriate vocabulary and grammatical constructions;
4. Produce structured pieces of writing on a number of topics covered during the semester.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
5. Organise time effectively and work independently to consolidate material covered in class;
6. Show intercultural understanding and awareness of Japanese cultural contexts;
7. Adopt effective and proactive language learning strategies
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 22 | 1 | 22 |
| Practical | 66 | 1 | 66 |
| Private study hours | 112 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 88 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Assessed coursework (kanji tests, vocabulary tests)
Mid-semester Language test (non-assessed)
Compositions in Japanese & written exercises (both non-assessed)
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| In-course Assessment | Continuous assessment | 10 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 10 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) (S2) | 2.0 Hrs Mins | 70 |
| Practical Exam / OSCE | 0.0 Hrs 15 Mins | 20 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 90 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 2/7/2024
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