Module: Japanese Language & Contemporary Society

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Japanese Language & Contemporary Society
Module Code	JA379 (ITS) / JPN1012 (Banner)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Lijie Shao
Module Teachers	Sakiko Pawlak
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

The purpose of this module is to improve students’ proficiency in Japanese and strengthen their cultural and societal awareness. In this module, students will learn to use an appropriate and effective mode of communication in various situations including some formal scenes. Students will participate in the following learning activities: (i) going through a wide range of audio and written materials including some authentic pieces, (ii) engage in discussions on chosen topics, (iii) completing tasks while showing a strong command of the language and understanding of the culture. Students are expected to attend and contribute to lecturers, prepare portfolios, and perform guided independent studies.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the main points and some details of general audio materials including news, songs, speeches, and TV programs
2. Extract the main points and some details from miscellaneous written sources including news articles on general issues, short essays, and books
3. Deliver a coherent and straightforward argument on general matters with occasional emphases on significant points
4. Convey information accurately using a proper register in various forms of writing such as short reports, letters, and opinion pieces
5. Express a proper understanding of those topics related to Japanese society and culture

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	44	Synchronous sessions
Directed learning	60	Preparation for each class (completing pre-class reading, listening, looking up words in the dictionary)
Portfolio Preparation	22	Portfolio items should be submitted within specified time limits.
Group work	30	Group Presentation
Report	30	The end of term essays (research required)
Independent Study	42	Revision (revising newly learned vocabulary, grammar, following up some topics)
Assignment Completion	22	Weekly reflective journal in Japanese
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
The content will primarily relate to current affairs, cultural and societal topics in Japan. Students will be introduced to various topics through reading or listening materials, discuss the topics, complete assignments related to the learned topics, and conduct individual/group research as required. Assessment is 100% continuous assessment.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Portfolio	n/a	30%	n/a
Group project	n/a	30%	n/a
Essay	n/a	20%	n/a
Reflective journal	n/a	20%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

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