JPNS8008 Japanese Update Online (2)
| Offered By | School of Culture, History and Language |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Japanese |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Following on from JPNS8007, this course is delivered online and aims to develop and maintain an advanced competence in modern Japanese and a working knowledge of the issues currently confronting Japanese society. Students will engage with authentic materials aimed at native speakers. Course materials are taken from a variety of up-to-date authentic media, including podcasts (radio, TV and film), websites and print media. The course online environment creates a flexible teaching and learning space developed for part-time graduate students working full-time who find it difficult to attend university classes, and for remote learning. |
| Learning Outcomes |
By the end of the course, the successful learner will: ¬ will build advanced language skills in listening, reading, analysis, interpretation and debate in Japanese and an understanding of the issues under discussion. ¬ be able to understand Japanese material related to the course subject area; ¬ be able to use relevant vocabulary to discuss the course topic areas ¬ develop the confidence and expertise to engage in Japanese at an advanced level ¬ develop information gathering, presentation and analytic skills. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Assessment will be based on (1) student participation: online activity completion; discussion board 20%, (2) module final take-home exam 40%, and (3) a project 40%. Student Participation: Students are expected to complete the self-test online activities for each module: pre-reading & vocab; fill-in-the-blank listening; comprehension, designed to test your understanding. Students are also expected to actively participate in the course discussion board. One post per week in response to the discussion points is required in Japanese on the discussion board. Depending on participant home technology we will also test out live classroom technology a number of times throughout the term. Takehome: Students are required to complete a final takehome-exam, which is based on the modules students during the course. Project: Each student will be required to select a project topic based on one of the six modules studied. Students must research a topic and incorporate opinions other than their own. The mode of presentation is flexible and will be discussed on an individual basis with students. |
| Areas of Interest | Asian Languages |
| Requisite Statement |
Japanese Language Level: Minimum Level 2 Japanese Proficiency (as set by the Japan Foundation), or the equivalent of two yearrs undergraduate study of Japanese or permission of the coordinator; Students should have first completed JPNS8007 before taking this course. Technical Skills: Familiarity with engaging in an online environment. |
| Consent Required | Consent is required prior to enrolling in this course. |
| Programs | Master of Asia-Pacific Studies |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.
