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Module Title
Module Code	(ITS: JA3001)
Faculty		School
NFQ level		Credit Rating

Description

This module is designed for total beginners of Japanese and it will introduce learners to some of the essential aspects of the language and culture of Japan. The module will enable students to carry out simple interactions in Japanese in order to satisfy concrete needs that relate to themselves and others. With the aid of the Roman alphabet, the students will learn to read and write in two syllabic scripts (i.e. hiragana and katakana) as well as some basic Chinese characters (i.e. kanji).

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand familiar words and phrases to identify the main topic in familiar texts. Develop student's awareness on how to apply the necessary strategies to achieve this goal.
2. Ask simple questions, initiate and respond to simple statements in areas of personal presentation such as greetings, introducing yourself and others.
3. Demonstrate familiarity with basic Japanese writing system to produce simple texts in writing on matters of personal relevance e.g. personal information, hobbies, likes/dislikes, etc as well as personal online postings, using a series of very short sentences.
4. Understand the basic principles of some simple grammar structures. Yet, the student still systematically makes basic mistakes which throughout the module shall develop awareness of them.
5. Begin building an awareness of social and cultural similarities and differences between Ireland (or your own country) and Japan.
6. Reflect on your own learning to identify future progression in Japanese. Lifelong learning

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Seminars	22	Class contact hours (online and face to face)
Assignment Completion	25	Completion of prescribed homework and assigments required to monitor the progress of the student
Independent Study	33	Autonomously learning outside the classroom that will foster student's language competence. For example, participation in activities in the Language Culture Space or the use of online resources to support language learning.
Portfolio Preparation	45	Preparation, creation, design and final submission of the Portfolio (Loop-Reflect) in Loop for assessment to show evidence of individual and directed learning.
Total Workload: 125

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Participation	Attendance to at least 50% of classes.	10%	n/a
Performance evaluation	Participation and engagement in class activities and group project.	40%	n/a
Portfolio	Progress based on the completion of weekly learning entries in the E-Portfolio, that show evidence of independent learning and completion of activities during the semester.	50%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

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