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2021/22 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

FLTU1033 Upper Intermediate Japanese (20 credits)

20 creditsClass Size: 9

Module manager: Christopher Lacey
Email: c.b.lacey@leeds.ac.uk

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

Year running 2021/22

Pre-requisite qualifications

Successful completion of FLTU1023 or equivalent (i.e. 3 years of study) CEFR A2.

This module is approved as a discovery module

This module is approved as a skills discovery module

Module summary

This module is for students who have already achieved AS/CEFR B1 or equivalent and wish to take their Japanese to the next level. The emphasis is on achieving a good level of communication and accuracy in speaking, listening, reading and writing in both formal and informal registers. The module includes a pair/ group speaking task which provides the opportunity to research an area related to Japan and/or the student's area of study through the medium of Japanese. Communication skills which will be developed include discussion, presentation skills and reporting skills.

Objectives

To consolidate knowledge of the Japanese language at upper intermediate/AS/CEFR B1 level and develop skills and competence up to A Level/CEFR B1+. On completion of the module, students should be able to exchange information on familiar and unfamiliar topics both orally and in writing, understand longer, more complex reading and listening material and demonstrate knowledge of key aspects of Japanese culture.

Learning outcomes
1. Communicate in the target language in a range of social and professional contexts
2. Demonstrate greater understanding and knowledge of upper intermediate grammar with appropriate usage
3. Demonstrate proficiency in listening through accurately extracting key information from audio sources
4. Demonstrate proficiency in reading through accurately extracting key information from written sources
5. Produce pieces of writing at upper-intermediate level in the three Japanese scripts with an appropriate degree of accuracy and sophistication
6. Demonstrate awareness of cultural and linguistic differences between the use of Japanese and English

Syllabus

- Review of language/grammar covered at lower intermediate level
- Giving and asking for opinions, analysis of different interpretations
- Evaluating opinions and drawing conclusions; agreement or disagreement
- Talking about cause and effect
- Current affairs: covering and summarising topical issues e.g. of local, national and international relevance
- Japanese through art: film, poem, song, manga, anime and media
- Culture, customs and society

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Language Class	21	2.00	42.00
Private study hours			158.00
Total Contact hours			42.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Guided independent study each week (42 hours), review of the lesson (21 hours) , preparation for the weekly classes (42 hours) and for the assessment (53 hours).

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Weekly homework, peer and tutor feedback; mock tasks in preparation for the summative assessment

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Presentation	Speaking Task	35.00
Written Work	Response to a Reading Stimulus	35.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		70.00

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 10 mins	30.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		30.00

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: 29/10/2021 13:44:55

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