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2019/20 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

EAST5245M Intermediate Japanese (1)

30 creditsClass Size: 20

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

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) 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

EAST2300

Intermediate Japanese (1)

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

To continue Japanese language training, so as to provide a solid grounding in Japanese grammar and further development of speaking and writing skills.

Learning outcomes
To write Japanese fluently and accurately in all language tasks and, in translation between English and Japanese, to use both languages accurately, with correct spelling and grammar.

Skills outcomes
Development of oral and written communication skills.

Syllabus

Intermediate-level grammar, including advanced verb forms, use of honorific language, etc. Intermediate-level translation and composition. Conversation practice.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Language Class	60	1.00	60.00
Private study hours			260.00
Total Contact hours			60.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			320.00

Private study

Preparation for classes
Preparation for assessment

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students' progress is monitored within the language classes where they engage in conversation and presentation work in the target language, practise grammatical structures, read texts in the target language etc. Regular testing of kanji, aural skills and essay-writing skills (which form the coursework assessment element) also provide a means of monitoring progress over the two semesters.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
In-course Assessment	Prepared short speeches on personal and cultural topics	10.00
In-course Assessment	Vocabulary, Kanji	10.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		20.00

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)	2 hr 00 mins	60.00
Practical Exam / OSCE	0 hr 15 mins	20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		80.00

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

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