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Undergraduate Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)
Module EAST2431: JAPANESE OPTION II
Department: East Asian Studies
EAST2431: JAPANESE OPTION II
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 2 | 20 | Available in 2006/2007 | None. | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- Japanese Option I (EAST2341).
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- To continue on from Japanese Option I, introducing non-specialist students to Japanese language and culture.
Content
- This is a continuation of Japanese Option I, which is a practical conversation-based introduction to Japanese.
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
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Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language classes | 44 | 2 per week | one hour | 44 | |
| Seminars | 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.