BA Japanese(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

Year 3

(Award available for year: Diploma of Higher Education)

Learning outcomes

1.Upper Intermediate Language Proficiency in Japanese Studies: You will achieve an upper-intermediate level of language proficiency, enabling you to engage in meaningful conversations on a broad spectrum of topics, demonstrating competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Japanese, and expressing yourself with a greater level of cultural and linguistic fluency.
2.Enhanced Translation Skills in Japanese Studies: You will have grasped the fundamental principles of translation, learning how to convey content while considering language accuracy and clarity. You will be aware of the cultural aspects impacting translation decisions, enabling you to handle a range of translations with increased competence.
3.Effective Research and Analysis in Japanese Studies: You will develop their knowledge and expertise in how to conduct effective research, including finding, evaluating, and synthesizing information from diverse sources.
4.Academic Communication Skills in Japanese Studies: You will present your work effectively to an academic audience, for example through written reports, essays or oral presentations, adapting your communication style to reflect different academic contexts and requirements.

Skills Learning Outcomes
1.Critical Thinking: You will cultivate the ability to critically analyse and evaluate cultural topics, recognising multiple perspectives and nuances within a given culture.
2.Global Awareness: You will attain a broader understanding of the global implications of Japanese culture, society, and politics, enabling you to view the topics you study within a global context.
3.Reflective Practice: You will engage in reflective thinking, assessing your own cultural experiences and impressions, for example drawn from your year abroad, and integrating these reflections into your academic discussions and analyses.
4.Peer Review and Feedback: You will learn how to receive and provide constructive feedback within academic communities, contributing to your overall engagement and improvement.

Assessment

Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will include:
- demonstrating the knowledge and application of a broad range of concepts, information and techniques relevant to the area of study;
- work that is often descriptive in nature but drawing on a wide variety of material;
- demonstrating basic professional competencies relevant to the discipline;
- the ability to evaluate and criticise received opinion and produce a reasoned argument on a topic confirmed in consultation with tutor (s).