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School of Culture History and Language · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
This course aims at developing spoken conversation skills in Japanese for those who have never studied previously, or have a little knowledge of, the language. It is designed to provide a comprehensive and systematic approach to the acquisition of the Japanese colloquial language. It begins with the Japanese basic sounds and their scripts, and then expands to basic vocabulary, sentence structures and grammar points, as well as constant practices on how to use those vocabulary and grammar points in actual conversations. In addition, the course includes Japanese cultural aspects and communication strategies that are important for reinforcing conversation skills in Japanese. It covers a variety of daily conversation settings that Australian university students may experience when they host their Japanese friends visiting Australia.
Oral tests
Learning outcomes 1, 4, 5, 6
In-class quizzes
Learning outcomes 2, 6
Online homework
Learning outcomes 3, 4
Final exam (Listening and Grammar)
Learning outcomes 3, 4, 5
Tutorial participation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Five contact hours per week. Students will be expected to complete 9-10 hours of work each week over the course of the semester, including online and in-class contact hours and independent study. This course requires commitment of 130 hours in total including in class time and independent study. Other Information Proficiency level Students who successfully complete this course (as well as JPNS1014) will typically achieve a level of proficiency roughly equivalent to JLPT N5, depending on their performance and degree of engagement. On successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to engage at an Introductory level of Japanese. Students with native speaker proficiency (may include cognate languages and dialects) must review the language proficiency assessment site and contact the CAP Student Centre for appropriate enrolment advice. Students with previous “language experience or exposure” are required to undertake a language proficiency assessment to ensure enrolment at the most appropriate level. Relevant past experience includes: - Previous study of the language (both formal and informal, for example but not limited to, at school, or, home, or through online activities, etc.) - Being exposed to the language in childhood via a family member or friend - Travel or living in a country where the language is spoken - The language being spoken in your home (even if you do not speak it yourself) Students who are not sure if they need to undertake a language proficiency assessment should seek advice from the Japanese program convenor. Students who intentionally misrepresent their language proficiency level may be investigated under the Academic Integrity Rule 2021 as having failed to comply with assessment directions and having sought unfair advantage. This may results in a penalty such as reduced grades or failure of the course.
The textbook is Nihongo ga Ippai. Refer to the course Canvas site for information on obtaining the textbook. Other photocopied/PDF worksheets will be provided.