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Japanese Language Classes
Contact Hours:
48h (36+12 online)
Credits:
3 AU
This course is a BDE for any undergraduate student with an interest in the Japanese language, culture, study and work life, but with no previous knowledge of the language. LJ5001 will teach you basic Japanese to the level of A1.1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This course introduces students to the Japanese language, culture and customs. It begins with the learning of the Japanese Standard Writing System, which is a combination of Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. Basic greetings and sentence structures are taught in a progressive manner from recognition to guided and independent reproduction. Apart from grammar explanations, the tasks incorporated in the course include exercises in listening comprehension, reading comprehension and conversational practice through role-play activities. A comprehensive range of teaching aids are used to engage students in interactive learning. Thus, this course will be beneficial for you to travel, study and work in Japan or for Japanese companies. Learning Japanese also makes you more employable in a globalised economy.
Pre-requisite:
No previous knowledge of the language
Learning Outcomes
- Listen and identify basic Japanese phrases related to most immediate personal reference, such as basic personal family information, friendship and other social activity.
- Read and identify main points in basic Japanese text such as advertisement, poster or catalogues.
- Interact in a simple way to introduce family, friends and yourself using simple Japanese phrases.
- Repeat simple Japanese pronunciations and phrases.
- Write a short simple message and essay in Japanese.
48h (36+12 online)
Credits:
3 AU
This course is a BDE for any undergraduate student with an interest in the Japanese language, culture, study and work life, who have completed LJ5001 successfully. This course will teach basic Japanese to the level of A1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This course introduces you to the Japanese language, culture and customs. Fundamental sentence structures and vocabulary are taught in a progressive manner from recognition to guided and independent reproduction, so that students can survive in a Japanese-speaking community upon completion of the course. A comprehensive range of teaching aids are used to engage you in interactive learning. Thus, this course will be beneficial for you to travel, study and work in Japan or for Japanese companies. Learning Japanese also makes you more employable in a globalised economy.
Pre-requisite:
LJ5001 or
Placement Test
Learning Outcomes
- Listen and identify familiar Japanese expression related to most immediate personal relevance (e.g. family information, hobby, shopping, social community).
- Read and identify information provided in simplified Japanese texts.
- Interact with others in routine task that requires a simple and direct exchange of information.
- Use a series of simple phrases to describe where I live, my present job and etc.
- Write simple and connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest in Japanese.
48h
Credits:
3 AU
This course is a BDE for any undergraduate student with an interest in the Japanese language, culture, study and work life, who already possess a level of proficiency in the language equivalent to LJ5002. LJ5003 will teach you the basic Japanese to the level of A2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). In this course, students are introduced to a more advanced level of sentence construction and patterns. Through the introduction of formal and informal expressions, students will have a deeper understanding of the more complex Japanese social practices where the mode of speech is determined by corresponding variations in human relationships and behaviour. Students are exposed to more sophisticated dialogues recorded for listening practice with question drills to familiarize them to native-spoken Japanese. Thus, this course will be beneficial for you to travel, study and work in Japan or for Japanese companies. Learning Japanese also makes you more employable in a globallsed economy.
LJ5002 or
Placement Test
Learning Outcomes
- Listen and identify simple Japanese phrases related to most immediate personal relevance (e.g. family information, shopping, local area, employment).
- Read and find simple predictable information in newspapers and magazines.
- Interact with others in task that requires a simple and direct exchange of information (e.g., negotiation, interviews).
- Use a series of phrases to describe procedures, maps, and your family to others.
- Write simple and connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest in Japanese.
48h
Credits:
3 AU
LJ5003 or
Placement Test
- Listen and identify simple Japanese phrases related to personal or most immediate business relevance (e.g. family information, shopping, local area, employment, company's meeting etc).
- Read and find simple predictable information in newspapers, magazines or personal letters.
- Interact or discuss in Japanese on topics that are familiar or personal interest, e.g., travel, family, hobbies and current events.
- Debate your viewpoints in Japanese on a particular range of topics slowly.
- Write a report in Japanese that are familiar or of personal interest, e.g., personal experiences or impressions.
48h
Credits:
3 AU
LJ5004 or
Placement Test
- Listen and identify the main points of Japanese conversations that has complex lines of arguments with familiar topics, such as TV programmes, radio, company meeting, etc.
- Read and discuss Japanese texts describing job details, personal feelings, etc.
- Discuss in Japanese on topics that are familiar or personal interest, such as travel, family, hobbies and current affairs.
- Debate your viewpoints in Japanese on a wide range of topics slowly.
- Write a report in Japanese about matters that are familiar or of personal interest, such as personal experiences or impressions.
48h
Credits:
3 AU
LJ5005 or
Placement Test
- Read and identify information in a Japanese non-fiction book.
- Discuss questions about yourself, locations, directions, activities, festivals, customer service, preferences, schedules, clothing, shopping and even academic matters.
- Listen to and identify information provided in authentic audio files.
- Write short essays using a range of learnt grammatical concepts and vocabulary.
- Create and act a short role-play.