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Module Title
Module Code	(ITS: JA3002)
Faculty		School
NFQ level		Credit Rating

Description

This module is for learners of Japanese who have some very basic knowledge of the language and culture of Japan. The module will enable students to further develop their language competence and cultural awareness in matters of personal relevance and everyday transactions. It will also introduce them to a larger number of kanji characters and kanji-written words as part of their vocabulary learning.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand a variety of texts that follow a predictable pattern such as advertisements, menus, prospectus, reference list and timetables
2. Demonstrate effective oral skills in a range of social situations such as talking about your daily routine, food, shopping.
3. Produce simple texts in writing using more kanji characters on matters of personal relevance using simple words and basic expressions. Also, engage in basic social communication online (e.g. writing a simple message on a virtual card for a special occasion).
4. Develop your understanding and control of the basic language system by completing a number of tasks. Errors still occur, but students are more aware of them.
5. Show awareness of social and cultural similarities and differences between Ireland and Japan.
6. Use IT skills to access language-specific-resources in Japanese that lead to independent learning (life-long 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 E-Portfolio that shows 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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