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

Module Title	Japanese Language 8
Module Code	JA480A
School	SALIS
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Ryoko Sasamoto Semester 2: Ryoko Sasamoto Autumn: Ryoko Sasamoto
Module Teacher	Ryoko Sasamoto
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

INACTIVE - Increases proficiency in Japanese Language Acquisition of skills to recognise and respond to linguistic nuances in a variety of different social situations Development of different writing skills of specific purposes Ability to communicate professionally and socially in Japanese To increase the depth and practical value of the students business knowledge in Japanese

Learning Outcomes

1. Recognise and respond to linguistic nuances in a variety of different social situations.
2. Display competence in writing skills (in Japanese) applied to specific purposes.
3. Communicate professionally and socially in Japanese with native speakers, using the target language effectively in any situations that might arise.
4. Write complex Japanese texts on a variety of themes.
5. Analyse a wide range of literary texts in Japanese.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Total Workload: 0

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

Prescribed text and booklet for language comprehension.
Use of authentic materials such as current Japanese newspapers and periodicals.

Examination of current affairs programmes.
This course will introduce the main grammatical points, vocabulary and key expressions that are consistently used in a wide range of Japanese business situations. The situations covered include simple scenarios such as phone calls and introductions, to more complex ones like contract negotiations, etc...

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment 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

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

LIC

BA Languages for Int. Communication

Timetable this semester: Timetable for JA480A

Date of Last Revision

05-JUN-12

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