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FL20297: Japanese stage 4 semester 1 (6 credits)

Click here for further information Academic Year: 2011/2
Click here for further informationOwning Department/School: Foreign Languages Centre
Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 1
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 40%, EX 60%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: FL20297 Re-assessment Work (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take FL20262 and take FL20263 or equivalent.
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
The course aims to consolidate and further develop vocabulary and accuracy in all skill areas whilst developing autonomous language use and extending students' cultural knowledge and awareness.

Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the course the students will be able to:
* Give clear, systematically developed descriptions and presentations on topics of general, personal or cultural interest;
* Contribute to varied work and general discussions;
* Understand the gist and some detail of recorded or broadcast audio material on topics of personal and general interest;
* Understand texts with Hiragana, Katakana and common Kanji on familiar topics of general and cultural interest without dependence on a dictionary;
* Write short essays using Hiragana, Katakana and common Kanji on topics of personal and general interest;
* Write essays of 500 letters on topics of general and cultural interest including opinions and reasons in a coherent text using approx 250 Kanji.

Skills:
Speaking, reading, listening and writing in the target language - all assessed
Interpersonal skills, communication, team skills - facilitated
IT skills - facilitated
Intercultural skills - facilitated and taught
Autonomous learning - facilitated
Research and organisational skills - facilitated
Cognitive - taught.

Content:
The course consolidates previously acquired language structures and skills and further develops four core competences of listening, speaking, reading and writing. It encourages spontaneous language use. Reading and listening materials on new topic areas will help students extend their passive and active vocabulary. Topics of general interest and cultural relevance will be discussed, helping students to express opinions.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:
NB. Postgraduate programme information will be updated when the postgraduate catalogues are published in August 2011

FL20297 is Optional on the following programmes:


Foreign Languages Centre
  • UXXX-AFN97 : Catalogue of Foreign Languages Centre Units - No specified year

Notes:
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.