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2015/2016  BA-BALJO1003U  Japanese 3

English Title
Japanese 3

Course information
Language Japanese
Course ECTS 7.5 ECTS
Type Mandatory
Level Bachelor
Duration One Semester
Start time of the course Autumn
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Study board
Study Board for Asian Study Programme
Course coordinator
  • Kristina Kazuhara - Department of International Economics and Management (INT)
Kristina Kazuhara
Main academic disciplines
  • Intercultural studies
  • Language
Last updated on 14-08-2015
Learning objectives
To achieve the grade 12, students should meet the following learning objectives with no or only minor mistakes or errors: Or message may be clear and expressed fluently, but language use is somewhat simplistic.
  • Can produce simple and connected text on topics related to syllabus
  • Can discuss a familiar topic in Japanese using appropriate vocabulary.
  • Can express her/his opinions in a clear manner. However, the message may require more than a little noticeable effort for the student to compose, or delivery may be too slow.
  • Can pronounce in a clear and intelligible manner with only occasional mispronunciations.
  • Can interact with other participants in the group with pragmatic competences (flexibility, turn-taking, thematic development and fluency) as well as socio-linguistic appropriateness in communication. Good listening comprehension. Minimally adequate lexico-syntactic resources are necessary.
Prerequisites for registering for the exam
Number of mandatory activities: 1
Compulsory assignments (assessed approved/not approved)
The student must deliver a number of products (either in written form or orally) in accordance with the semester project description handed out in the beginning of the semester. Each of the products is considered part of the mandatory assignment, but must must be timely submitted at different stages and approved individually in order to be eligible for the final take-home exam.

Requirements about active class participation (assessed approved/not approved)
1 assignment consisting of 5 products. 4 out of 5 products must be declared "approved" by the instructor.
Examination
Japanese 3:
Exam ECTS 7,5
Examination form Home assignment - written product
Individual or group exam Group exam, max. 4 students in the group
2-4 students. Individual assessment.
Size of written product Max. 5 pages
Assignment type Report
Duration Written product to be submitted on specified date and time.
Grading scale 7-step scale
Examiner(s) One internal examiner
Exam period Autumn
Make-up exam/re-exam
Another examination form
An academic paper of 5 pages in Japanese about a topic defined by the student.

In the paper the student must demonstrate that (s)he

1) Can structure and express her/his opinions in a clear manner.
2) Can produce connected text on topics related to syllabus
3) Can present and discuss a familiar topic in Japanese using appropriate vocabulary for the genre
Description of the exam procedure

An example of the exam description could be:

 

“You are to submit a 5-page portfolio consisting of the 4-5 different mandatory assignments from the semester project + a reflective report in Japanese on your learning process in relation to the five learning objectives of the course."

 

Another example could be the more creative use of the written exam category, for instance:

 

“You are to submit a small video recording where the oral component is incorporated. The home assignment consists of a video recording displaying an oral interaction in Japanese.”

 

Examples of oral interaction could be:

  • a dialogue
  • a debate
  • an interview.

 

This last option is subject to change and may not be an option.
Course content and structure

The focus of teaching is communicative language compentency through innovative learning. The aim of the classes is to enable the student to express him-/herself in a consistently intelligible and coherent way.

 

Topicwise there will be a focus on Japanese culture, society and economy. The aim of this course is two-fold:

1) written production

2) oral interaction.
Teaching methods
Teaching is student-centered with an emphasis on group work guided by cooperative learning principles that aim at engaging each student to a maximum extent. The languages of instruction are Japanese and English. Active involvement in group discussion and activities is expected of all participants, so students should come to class prepared to contribute.

We encourage students to be active outside of the classroom in looking for a variety of opportunities to prepare for classes and practice their language skills.
Student workload
Teaching 48 hours
Preparation 128 hours
Examination 30 hours
Last updated on 14-08-2015