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Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)

Module EAST2341: JAPANESE OPTION I

Department: EAST ASIAN STUDIES

EAST2341: JAPANESE OPTION I

Type Open Level 2 Credits 20 Availability Available in 2006/07 Module Cap None. Location Durham

Prerequisites

  • None.

Corequisites

  • None.

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • May not be taken in conjunction with any other introductory Japanese module.

Aims

  • To introduce non-specialist students to the rudiments of Japanese language and culture.

Content

  • One hour practical grammar and one hour conversation-based practical per week.
  • Students are expected to learn the Japanese syllabaries (hiragana and katakana) and a limited number of Chinese characters.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
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Subject-specific Skills:
    Key Skills:

      Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

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      Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

      Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours
      Language classes 44 44
      Drills
      Preparation and Reading 156
      Total 200

      Summative Assessment

      Component: Examination Component Weighting: 80%
      Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
      three-hour written examination 100%
      Component: Oral Examination Component Weighting: 20%
      Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
      oral/aural examination 15 minutes 100%

      Formative Assessment:

      Written homework, essays, short oral presentations


      Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University