JAPANESE LANGUAGE 1
Course Title
Course Code
Credit
Equivalent Course
Prerequisite
Coordinator
Program Level
Instruction Language
Applicable for TESOL Program
Requirement in TESOL Program
Semester in TESOL Program
Applicable for Translation & Interpretation Program
Requirement in Translation & Interpretation Program
Semester in Translation & Interpretation Program
Requirement in Business English Program
Applicable for Business English Program
Semester in Business English Program
Overview
The course is designed for the first-year English majored students in the second semester in order to introduce a new language as the second language. This course aims at enhancing students’ ability to communicate in Japanese at elementary level. The course also provides the students with familiar topics related to self-introduction, greetings, family and so on.
Objectives
|
Goals |
Goal Description |
|
G1 |
Basic knowledge of Japanese (language, culture) |
|
G2 |
Basic communication skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) at elementary level |
|
G3 |
Group work, communication and self-study skills |
Learning Outcomes
|
Learning Outcomes |
Description |
|
G1 |
Understand and explain Japanese Writing system Demonstrate basic knowledge about communication culture in common situations. |
|
G2 |
Communicate in simple face-to-face and talk about oneself, their family, etc. Read short paragraphs, passages. Write simple sentences and short paragraphs. |
|
G3 |
Develop self-study, teamwork, discussion and presentation skills. Form perception about the roles of Japanese in their future professional development. |
Materials
1. Marugoto : Japanese Language and Culture Starter A1 (Katsudou)
2. Marugoto : Japanese Language and Culture Starter A1 (Rikai)
Assessment
|
Assignment |
Percentage |
|
Online Assignments |
15% |
|
Classroom activities |
10% |
|
Mini-tests |
10% |
|
Mid-term test |
15% |
|
Final Exam |
50% |
- 730 views