2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

EAST5380M Japanese 3: Advanced Communication Skills

30 creditsClass Size: 40

Module manager: Kazuki Morimoto
Email: k.morimoto@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2018/19

Pre-requisite qualifications

Level 2 Japanese (i.e. two years undergraduate study including a Year Abroad in Japan) or equivalent

This module is mutually exclusive with

EAST3285

Japanese 3: Advanced Communication Skills

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module aims to develop high level written and spoken Japanese communication skills to deal with a wide range of social and academic issues. Grammatical and lexical knowledge of Japanese will be reinforced through both intensive and extensive reading. Writing skills will be enhanced through compositions and essay-writing exercises. Oral-aural skills will be also consolidated by speech presentations, discussions and listening practice. At the oral exam students will be expected to prepare and present on their dissertation topic using the skills they have acquired in this module, in line with the objectives and outcomes of the Masters programmes.

Objectives

The aim of this module is to integrate and consolidate all four language skills, so that students are able to use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. The module will enhance students' understanding of Japanese culture and society and allow them to use the advanced language skills learnt in the module to access Japanese-language materials in a variety of media for research on their dissertation.

Learning outcomes
By the end of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1) Comprehend complex and demanding authentic texts on contemporary issues both in and outside of Japan;
2) Convey an effective argument with supportive information when writing on various social/academic issues;
2) Discuss various contemporary and academic issues with an extended amount of vocabulary and expressions, making full use of the knowledge obtained from other study modules;
3) Deliver an effective oral presentation on social/academic issues using PowerPoint and other audio-visual aids;
4) Comprehend various authentic materials such as TV news, documentaries and dramas;
5) Have overall skills on a level commensurate with the CEFR C1 and the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 or higher.
6) Apply these advanced language skills and the knowledge of Japanese society acquired in the module in their study of East Asian Cultures at Masters level and in their dissertation research.

Syllabus

Learning will consist of three contact hours per week: 1 Reading class, 1 Writing class and 1 Oral-Aural class. The Reading class will focus on both intensive and extensive reading skills, using a wide range of authentic texts on various social and academic topics. The Writing class will teach effective essay-writing and translation skills, as well as accurate use of advanced grammar and vocabulary. The Oral-Aural class will develop the students’ spoken skills through academic presentations, discussions and debates, while providing various listening tasks, such as watching TV news and documentaries.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	42	1.00	42.00
Practical	21	1.00	21.00
Private study hours			237.00
Total Contact hours			63.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			300.00

Private study

- Preparation for the reading materials - to check the vocabulary and kanji (40 hours)
- Learning grammar and expressions appeared in the reading materials (40 hours)
- Homework assignments (grammar sheets, compositions etc.) (40 hours)
- Preparation for speeches and discussions (50 hours)
- Learning vocabulary and expressions given in the handouts (40 hours)
- On-line learning using WWW materials (27 hours)

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored by various formative assessments, including speed-reading tasks, essay assignments, grammar & vocabulary assignments, and in-class compositions. In addition, oral/written feedback will be provided to the student’s discussion/debate skills, including their listening comprehension skills.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Oral Presentation	In Class Speech Presentations	10.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		10.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Unseen exam	1 hr 00 mins	20.00
Unseen exam	3 hr 00 mins	40.00
.	0 hr 30 mins	30.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		90.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 13/11/2018 09:25:36

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