One Semester or Term

72 Hours

Hawthorn, Sarawak

HAJ217N Intermediate Written Japanese 2A (Beginners), HAJ218N Intermediate Spoken Japanese 2B

Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Aims & Objectives:

• Read authentic Japanese texts
• Use vocabulary and grammatical expressions of an intermediate level
• Orally communicate in Japanese on various topics 
• Use Kanji to an intermediate level
• Think in Japanese
• Compare Japanese culture with other cultures
  

Teaching Methods:

Lecture (2 hours), Tutorial (2 hours), Oral and Aural practice class (2 hours)

Assessment:

Mid -semester exam ( 40%), Final examination (40%), class performance (10%), Weekly quiz (10%)

Generic Skills Outcomes:

• Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
• Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
• Effective and ethical in work and community situations
• Adaptable and able to manage change
• Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (eg socio-cultural, economic, natural)

Content:

• Students read unabridged Japanese texts on current topics and practice complex grammatical items
• Dialogues are based on the topics, such as describing personality, travelling, foreign countries and cross-cultural experience
• Slide topics are centred around Japanese lifestyle and business in Japan.
• Students practice talking about their own experiences and expressing their own opinions
• New grammatical expressions and vocabulary related to the Japanese lifestyle and business are introduced
• Students practice dictation, listening comprehension and conversation in pair-work

Reading Materials:

Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.