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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Japanese Language
Module Code JA110A
School SALIS
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Niamh Kelly
Semester 2: Niamh Kelly
Autumn: Niamh Kelly
Module TeacherNiamh Kelly
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 15
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module sets the level A1 from the Common European Framework of Reference as its minimum exit level. The module aims to provide students with a solid foundation in Japanese language by developing students¿ receptive and productive skills in a variety of everyday situations. It aims to introduce students to some of the essential aspects of culture and society of Japan. Students will be guided in the development of a range of language learning strategies and transferable skills such as time management.

Learning Outcomes
1. Write the hiragana and katakana alphabets
2. Write 150 kanji
3. Translate simple sentences from Japanese into English
4. Translate simple sentences from English into Japanese
5. Write short passages in Japanese about daily life
6. Give examples of basic social and cultural differences between Japan and Ireland
7. Read simple authentic Japanese texts



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Seminars72No Description
Independent learning time178No Description
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Reading Skills.
A variety of texts on topics such as family, everyday life, and nature will be read, analysed and discussed in a group setting. Memorization of Hiragana, Katakana and of various readings for each of the 150 new characters..

Listening Skills.
A variety of authentic conversations will be listened to, analysed and repeated in class..

Writing Skills.
Students will write short texts, creative and formal, on given topics. Memorization of Hiragana, Katakana and of various writings for each of the 150 new characters..

Oral Skills.
Students will participate actively in interactive classroom sessions, implement new grammatical structures and speak freely on a given subject..

Role Play.
A variety of everyday situations will be acted out and discussed in class..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment0% Examination Weight100%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • NA: 0, Core Reading List: Kodansha (2000) Furigana Japanese Dictionary: JapaneseEnglish English Japanese. Japan: Kodansha and Kodansha International K. Hanshall, C. Seeley, F. Sakade, and H. de Groot (2003) A Guide to Reading and Writing Japanese: Third Edition,
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
IBLJBA in Inter. Business & Lang. (Japanese)
Timetable this semester: Timetable for JA110A
Date of Last Revision28-SEP-11
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