2019/20 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
EAST5235M Japanese 2B: Spoken Communication Skills
30 creditsClass Size: 20
Module manager: Yuka Oeda
Email: y.oeda@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2019/20
Pre-requisite qualifications
Appropriate Japanese language skills as determined by the placement test.This module is mutually exclusive with
EAST2222 | Japanese 2B: Spoken Communication Skills |
Module replaces
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
This module aims to further develop spoken communication skills in Japanese based upon the knowledge and skills acquired previously.By the end of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1) Communicate naturally and appropriately in familiar contexts encountered in daily life;
2) Give a short speech based upon their experiences and opinions in an effective manner;
3) Discuss familiar/social issues and express their own opinions clearly using a wide range of vocabulary and expressions;
4) Comprehend most daily conversations spoken at natural speed both in formal and informal settings.
Skills outcomes
Development of overall oral/aural communication skills
Syllabus
This module will focus on both oral and aural skills with special emphasis on spoken communication skills. Oral skills will be developed through speech presentations and discussions on various personal and social topics. Both collective and individual pronunciation clinics will be provided. Aural skills will be also consolidated through listening dialogues, news and other authentic/semi-authentic materials.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Practical | 63 | 1.00 | 63.00 |
Private study hours | 237.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 63.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 |
Private study
Preparation for speeches and discussions (90 hours)Learning vocabulary and expressions given in the handouts (90 hours)
On-line learning using WWW materials (57 hours)
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- In-Class speech presentations- In-Class discussions
- In-Class listening exercises
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
In-course Assessment | Continuous assessment | 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 |
Practical Exam / OSCE | 0 hr 15 mins | 60.00 |
Practical Exam / OSCE | 1 hr 00 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
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 13/11/2018 09:25:44
Browse Other Catalogues
- Undergraduate module catalogue
- Taught Postgraduate module catalogue
- Undergraduate programme catalogue
- Taught Postgraduate programme catalogue
Errors, omissions, failed links etc should be notified to the Catalogue Team.PROD