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 |
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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% | ||
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| 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