Module: Japanese Language 2

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Japanese Language 2
Module Code	JA194
School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Niamh Kelly Semester 2: Niamh Kelly Autumn: Niamh Kelly
Module Teachers	Niamh Kelly
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

This module aims to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the essential aspects of the Japanese language. Students will be familiarised with a range of everyday situations requiring the use of specified linguistic skills. Students will be guided in the development of a range of language learning strategies and transferable skills, such as independent learning.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the main point of news items that report events etc with visual supports or English questions to support the commentary. This will draw from the NHK news website (web news easy Japan).
2. Pick out and reproduce key words and phrases or short sentences from a short text within the learner’s limited competence and experience
3. Use some simple structures correctly, but still systematically make basic mistakes – for example tend to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement; nevertheless, it is usually clear what he/she is trying to say.
4. Use sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, everyday transactions involving familiar situations and topics, including a minimum of 350 kanji.
5. LO5 Use basic sentence patterns and communicate using memorised phrases, groups of words and formulae about themselves and other people, what they do, places, possessions etc.
6. Use basic sentence patterns to describe plans and arrangements, daily habits and routines, past activities and personal experiences, living and working conditions, likes and dislikes.
7. Use IT skills in Japanese, where IT literacy skills will include word processing, web search, and accessing language-specific resources (Life-long Learning)

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Seminars	22	Twice-Weekly Language Seminars / Tutorials
Independent Study	62	Engagement with Weekly Quizlet Page to acquire an additional 190 Kanji (Total Kanji 350)
Independent Study	48	Engagement with language learning resources which are posted on LOOP, such as notes and exercises which are posted on a weekly basis, daily check-in with web news easy Japan to improve reading and aural comprehension
Independent Study	12	Advance Preparation of class notes on LOOP – students are expected to familiarise themselves with the content of class prior to taking part in each synchronous session
Independent Study	72	Post-class study- After participating in each seminar, students are expected to go through all content in that week’s notes on LOOP, and to complete and familiarise themselves with all the homework and tasks from notes covered in the seminar
Portfolio Preparation	34	No Description
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Specimen Syllabus Acquisition of 350 kanji / Models of speech and useful phrases / Distinguishing between formal and informal terms of address / Describing habits, routine, pastimes and schedules / Locating and describing places, getting around and local transportation / Hotels; arranging accommodation; places of interest / Introducing self or business partner in formal context / Explaining what you do; what you study; your work / Making and changing plans: apologising and giving reasons / Using the telephone / Communicating with a customer or as a customer / Body, health and lifestyle / Making suggestions; agreeing and disagreeing; likes and dislikes / Talking about the past / Local leisure industries / Talking about your skills: saying what you can and cannot do / Learning Activities This module is task-based with emphasis on linguistic accuracy, pragmatic and sociocultural competence. Students will engage in reception, production and interactive activities, designed to build their confidence and provide them with appropriate linguistic competencies. Students will familiarise themselves with digital tools for language learners (eg Quizlet and News Web Easy Japan).

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Oral Examination	n/a	20%	Sem 2 End
In Class Test	Reading Comprehension	10%	Once per semester
In Class Test	Language Accuracy - written assessment focusing on language structures acquired in JA194	20%	Sem 2 End
In Class Test	Kanji Assessment	30%	As required
In Class Test	Aural Comprehension - Listen to a Japanese audio piece and answer related questions in English	10%	Once per semester
In Class Test	Essay writing task	10%	Once per semester

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Banno, Eri; Ikeda, Yoko; Shinagawa, Chikako; Tajima, Kaori and Tokashiki, Kyoko: 2009, Kanji Look and Learn Workbook (512 Kanji with Illustrations and Mnemonic Hints), The Japan Times, Tokyo, ISBN978478901
Banno Eri, Yoko Ikeda, Chikako Shinagawa, Kyoko Tokashiki, Kaori Tajima: 0, KANJI LOOK AND LEARN 512 Kanji with Illustrations and Mnemonic Hints, The Japan Times,

Other Resources

None

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