2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

EAST1281 Intermediate Japanese (2)

20 Credits Class Size: 20

Module manager: Yuka Oeda
Email: Y.Oeda@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

A lower-intermediate level of spoken and written Japanese equivalent to EAST1280 (Intermediate Japanese 1)

Pre-requisites

EAST1280 Intermediate Japanese (1)

Mutually Exclusive

EAST2305 Intermediate Japanese 2

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module is for those who have mastered lower-intermediate Japanese. It aims to further develop knowledge and skills in the use and understanding of written and spoken materials on the basis of grammar mastered in EAST1280 Intermediate Japanese (1) or equivalent.

Objectives

To continue Japanese language training, building on lower-intermediate level modules (or equivalent) so as to provide a solid grounding in Japanese grammar and further development of speaking and writing skills.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the module you will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Read and write in hiragana and katakana; recognise and use essential kanji characters appropriately.
2. Communicate more fluently in structured situations, demonstrating improved accuracy in grammar, phonology, and vocabulary, including use of honorific language.
3. Read and respond to texts on a variety of non-specialist subjects
4. Translation skills which identify differences in cultural context for precise translation.


Skills Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module you will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
5. Confident use of romaji and/or kana as an input method for Japanese in digital contexts
6. Develop cross-cultural communication skills and an awareness of diverse Japanese cultural contexts

Syllabus

Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module

Teaching Methods

Delivery type Number Length hours Student hours
Practical 66 1 66
Private study hours 134
Total Contact hours 66
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) 200

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students are monitored and provided with feedback through:
- marking of regular coursework assignments
- engagement and presentations/discussions in oral classes


Methods of Assessment

Coursework
Assessment type Notes % of formal assessment
In-course Assessment Continuous assessment 20
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) 20

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Exams
Exam type Exam duration % of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) 2.0 Hrs Mins 60
Practical Exam / OSCE 0.0 Hrs 10 Mins 20
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) 80

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading List

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 2/7/2024

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