2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

EAST1220 Basic Japanese Language (2)

20 creditsClass Size: 60

Module manager: Ayako Yoshino
Email: A.Yoshino@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

EAST1210, GCSE in a foreign language other than English, or equivalent or evidence of aptitude for language

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module builds upon the basic Japanese language skills developed in EAST1210 (or equivalent), focusing on enhancing the fundamental competencies of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The module aims to provide students with a practical command of the language.

Objectives

The objective of this module is to enhance and extend the foundational language skills acquired in EAST1210 (or equivalent), focusing on the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities. It is designed to extend students' understanding and practical command of Basic Japanese in an interactive and communicative learning environment, thereby reinforcing and expanding upon the outcomes achieved in the preceding module.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Comprehend and use a range of basic and more sophisticated grammatical constructions, showing a good command of Japanese sentence structure;
2. Read and translate short texts on a number of topics covered on the module from Japanese into English and vice versa;
3. Comprehend authentic spoken Japanese relating to the topics covered and respond on these topics using appropriate vocabulary and grammatical constructions;
4. Produce structured pieces of writing on a number of topics covered during the semester.

Skills Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
5. Organise time effectively and work independently to consolidate material covered in class;
6. Show intercultural understanding and awareness of Japanese cultural contexts;
7. Adopt effective and proactive language learning strategies

Syllabus

Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	22	1.00	22.00
Practical	66	1.00	66.00
Private study hours			112.00
Total Contact hours			88.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Assessed coursework (kanji tests, vocabulary tests)
Mid-semester Language test (non-assessed)
Compositions in Japanese & written exercises (both non-assessed)

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
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) (S2)	2 hr	70.00
Practical Exam / OSCE	0 hr 15 mins	20.00
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 website

Last updated: 07/02/2024

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