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2023/2024  BA-BIBPO2244U  Japanese Propaedeutics D

English Title
Japanese Propaedeutics D

Course information
Language Japanese
Course ECTS 15 ECTS
Type Mandatory
Level Bachelor
Duration One Semester
Start time of the course Spring
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Study board
Study Board for BSc in Business, Asian Language and Culture
Course coordinator
  • Kristina Kazuhara - Department of International Economics, Goverment and Business (EGB)
Main academic disciplines
  • Language
Teaching methods
  • Face-to-face teaching
Last updated on 22-05-2024

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Learning objectives
The student must demonstrate ability to communicate in intermediate Japanese.
  • Can read aloud with relative fluency in terms of pronunciation, speed and suitable pausing while allowing for occasional mis-readings.
  • Can engage in conversation, comprehending questions and responding appropriately although occasional hesitation, repetitions and re-starts may occur. S/he may have pronunciation/intonation/stress issues that require listener adjustments, but on the overall level, s/he is intelligible.
  • Can utilize a variety of familiar vocabulary and grammar patterns at an intermediate level.
  • Can provide a summary (in Japanese) of a written text (in Japanese)
  • Can demonstrate knowledge of Japanese grammar in terms terminology and structure.
Examination
Japanese Propaedeutics D:
Exam ECTS 15
Examination form Oral exam
Individual or group exam Individual exam
Duration 30 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade, and informing plus explaining the grade
Preparation time No preparation
Grading scale Pass / Fail
Examiner(s) Internal examiner and second internal examiner
Exam period Summer and Summer
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
The retake is a 30 minute oral exam with 24 hours of preparation. An unknown text of approximate 2-3 standard pages is provided 24 hours before the exam.The oral exam will include both reading, summarizing, and commenting on grammatical issues in the text and engaging in a dialogue with the examiners.


Student are allowed all aids during the 24h preparation time. At the exam only hand-written personal notes are allowed.


It will be pass/fail.
Description of the exam procedure

The ordinary exam is held at the Japanese host university and will be evaluated by the course coordinator upon the student's return.

 

The ordinary exam described in this course description only applies to the retake exam held at CBS.

 

The retake is a 30 minute oral exam with 24 hours of preparation. An unknown text of approximate 2-3 standard pages is provided 24 hours before the exam.The oral exam will include both reading, summarizing, and commenting on grammatical issues in the text and engaging in a dialogue with the examiners.


Student are allowed all aids during the 24h preparation time. At the exam only hand-written personal notes are allowed.


It will be pass/fail.
Course content, structure and pedagogical approach

The course takes place in Japan at one of two CBS' partner universities: Hitotsubashi University and Tokai University.

 

Students are to take a placement test offered at the host university before the semester starts. It is important that students do not miss the placement test.

 

The host university reserves the right to place the students in relevant courses based upon the results of individual entry level tests. It is possible for a student to be placed in a courses, which is at a lower level lower than what is required for Propaedeutics D. Immediately after placement, these students need to inform SB-IBA@cbs.dk as well as the course coordinator. The course coordinator will provide guidance (information about additional material, sources, learning activities, etc.) on how to prepare for the retake in Propaedeutics D at CBS in August.

 

Hitotsubashi University

Successful completion of all courses "Intermediate 1" is required to pass this course. Courses at lower levels than Intermediate 1 will not fullfill the learning objectives of this course.

 

Following elective modules at Intermediate 1 should be chosen:

 

  • Intermediate Japanese 1: Reading
  • Intermediate Japanese 1: Writing
  • Intermediate Japanese 1: Speaking
  • Intermediate Japanese 1: Kanji & Vocabulary

 

Passing these four elements will fulfill the learning objectives.

 

Tokai University

Successful completion of all chosen "Pre-Intermediate" electives is required at this course. Basic Japanese does not fullfill the learning objectives of this course.

 

 
Description of the teaching methods
The course is not taught at CBS, as all language teaching will take place at the Japanese host university.
Feedback during the teaching period
All in class feedback takes place at the host university.
Student workload
Teachng and exams 206 hours
I alt 206 hours
Further Information

It is advised that Japanese Propaedeutics A, B and C are successfully completed upon enrolment into this course.
Last updated on 22-05-2024