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Undergraduate Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)
Module EAST2341: JAPANESE OPTION I
Department: East Asian Studies
EAST2341: JAPANESE OPTION I
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 2 | 20 | Available in 2006/2007 | None. | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- 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
- .
Subject-specific Skills
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- .
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language classes | 44 | 44 | |||
| Drills | 0 | ||||
| Preparation and Reading | 156 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | 80% | three-hour written examination | 100% | ||
| Oral Examination | 20% | oral/aural examination 15 minutes | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Written homework, essays, short oral presentations
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.