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Learning Objectives
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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.
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Japanese 2:
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Assessment
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Written Exam
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Marking Scale
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7-step scale
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Censorship
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Internal examiners
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Exam Period
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May/June
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Aids
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Closed Book
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Duration
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4 Hours
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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) |
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Course Content
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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. |
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Teaching Methods
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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.
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