Japanese Language and Culture 1.1
Main aim(s) of the module:
The module is intended for students who have little or no previous knowledge of the Japanese language and it will introduce the Japanese language and culture. The module will broadly achieve an outcome at level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
The module aims:
To provide students with the basic grammatical structures of the language and elementary skills in all four key language skills: writing, speaking, listening and reading.
To introduce the culture, customs and society of Japan to help students develop an awareness of the cultural and social background of the language.
Main topics of study:
- Language topics will include aspects of personal information, numbers, time telling, countries, the home etc.
- Basic grammar and vocabulary will be introduced at level A1. The Hiragana alphabet will be introduced.
- Introduction to Japanese culture and society.
Teaching/ learning methods/strategies used to enable the achievement of learning outcomes:
Core teaching takes place through Japanese language and study skills workshops with an emphasis on student-to-student interaction and all student participation.
In addition, there will be guided reading and directed study to enable students to prepare for and reinforce class input and develop autonomous learning strategies. UEL Plus will also be used to complement contact sessions and workshops whereby additional information and resources can be made available electronically and on-line discussions between students and tutors can be held.
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Assessment methods which enable students to demonstrate the learning outcomes for the module: |
Weighting: |
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30% |
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30% |
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40% |
Reading and resources for the module:
Core
- Trombley, G. & Y. Takenaka (2006) Japanese from Zero! 1 UK: Yes Japan Corporation
- Smith, R. et al. (2006) Japanese Language and People New Edition. UK: Educational Publishers LLP trading as BBC Active.
Recommended
OUP (2000) Oxford Starter Japanese Dictionary. UK: Oxford University Press
Contact Details
languages@uel.ac.uk
