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School of Culture History and Language · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
This course aims to develop near-native competence in reading contemporary Japanese texts independently and without a heavy reliance upon translations or a supervisor's assistance. The course will focus on extensive reading in contemporary Japanese texts on social, historical, ethnological, anthropological, and biological themes, amongst others, and discussion of issues raised. The course will enhance the students' ability to read, write, speak and listen in Japanese in a broad range of topics.
Quizzes (17 x 1.77 % each)
Learning outcomes 3
Interviews (2 x 17.5% each)
Learning outcomes 1, 3, 4, 5
Reports (1300 ji each) (4 x 11.25% each)
Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4, 5
The total workload is 130 hours for a 6-unit course, including time spent in scheduled classes and self-directed study time. Other Information Proficiency level Students who successfully complete this course will typically achieve a level of proficiency roughly equivalent to JLPT N1-1+ to N2, depending on their performance and degree of engagement. --- This is a co-taught course. Any cap on enrolments in one course applies to both courses combined. -- On successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to engage at an Independent 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 course or language 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. Students are not permitted to enrol in a language course below one that they have already successfully completed, except with permission of the language and/or course convenor.
Materials will be available on Canvas.