2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

EAST2223 Japanese 2D: Spoken Communication Skills

15 creditsClass Size: 15

Module manager: Mr Kazuki Morimoto
Email: K.Morimoto@leeds.ac.uk

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

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

EAST9012 Year Abroad in Japan
EAST1220 Basic Japanese Language (2)

Pre-requisites

EAST1220

Basic Japanese Language (2)

Module replaces

EAST 2210 Using Japanese (2C)EAST 2230 Understanding Japanese (2A)EAST 2240 Understanding Japanese (2C)

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

This module aims to further develop spoken communication skills in Japanese based upon the knowledge and skills acquired in Level 1 and Year Abroad.

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. The exam will include topics covered over the full 11 weeks of semester 2 teaching.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Practical	48	1.00	48.00
Private study hours			102.00
Total Contact hours			48.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

40 hours: Preparation for speeches and discussions
40 hours: Learning vocabulary and expressions given in the handouts
22 hours: On-line learning using WWW materials

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	In course speeches (20%) and listening portfolio (20%)	40.00
In-course Assessment	In-class test - Oral assessment, 15 minutes	60.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

The oral exam in Semester 2 will take place in Week 8. The resit will be available in August.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 29/04/2024 16:13:10

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