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2010/2011  BA-2LAN_J  Japanese 2

English Title
Japanese 2

Course Information

Language Japanese
Point 7,5 ECTS (225 SAT)
Type Mandatory
Level Bachelor
Duration One Semester
Course Period Spring
Time Table Please see course schedule at e-Campus
Study Board
Study Board for Asian Study Programme
Course Coordinator
Kristina Kazuhara
Main Category of the Course
  • Language and Intercultural Studies
Last updated on 29 maj 2012
Learning Objectives
The learning objectives of this course are to enable the student to analyze and apply grammar patterns corresponding to a lower-intermediate level. The classes offer the student opportunities to practice speaking, reading and writing. We continuously expand the range of vocabulary and kanji.
Assessment Written Exam
Marking Scale 7-step scale
Censorship Internal examiners
Exam Period May/June
Aids Open Book, Written and Electronic Aid is permitted
Duration 4 Hours
The end-of-course summer exam is a 4-hour written exam based on a non-syllabus text. Dictionaries (in the form of books and wordtanks) and grammar books are allowed. The exam consists of the following parts: 1. Translation into English and grammatical comments to the text 2. Essay in Japanese based on the text (min. 400 characters)
Examination
Prerequisites for Attending the Exam
Course Content

Japanese 2 is a lower-intermediate language course that builds upon the knowledge acquired from Japanese 1, while gradually increasing the level of difficulty. The course offers classes in various linguistic disciplines such as grammar, reading and translation, as well as conversation and writing with the goal of strengthening the student’s ability to read and communicate in Japanese. The focus of teaching is applied language use to enable the student to communicate in lower-intermediate Japanese on general topics related to culture and society. We continue to work with translation as a tool to ensure reading comprehension.

Teaching Methods
Teaching methods are comprised of plenary sessions, group work in ongoing dialogue with instructors, and individual writing and listening exercises. Teaching is based on textbooks as well as audio-visual input corresponding to a lower-intermediate level. The languages of instruction are the same as in Japanese 1. Active involvement in class discussion and activities is expected of all participants, so students should come to class prepared to take part.