Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)
Module EAST3071: ADVANCED JAPANESE
Department: EAST ASIAN STUDIES
EAST3071: ADVANCED JAPANESE
| Type | Tied | Level | 3 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2006/07 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
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| Tied to | T210 |
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| Tied to | T211 |
| Tied to | T2L2 |
| Tied to | T2Q1 |
| Tied to | T2R3 |
| Tied to | T2RC |
| Tied to | T2RF |
| Tied to | T2RK |
| Tied to | T2T4 |
| Tied to | T2T9 |
| Tied to | T2V1 |
| Tied to | T2V5 |
| Tied to | TN22 |
Prerequisites
- Spoken Competence in Japanese (EAST2111) AND Written Competence in Japanese (EAST2101) (or comparable language ability).
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- Any previous Japanese modules.
Aims
- This module emphasises oral and written Japanese at the highest level.
- It is designed to complement text reading options taken in the final year of the degree programme.
- The spoken component is emphasised through various types of presentations and activities which are assessed.
Content
- The most advanced module in Japanese.
- All aspects of the modern language will be studied, although the module content will be determined to a large extent by the interests of the students.
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 | 88 | 4 per week | One hour | 88 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 112 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Written examination | Component Weighting: 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| three-hour written examination in May/June | 100% | ||
| Component: Oral/aural examination | Component Weighting: 30% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| thirty-minute oral/aural examination in May/June | 100% | ||
Formative Assessment:
Continuous assessment (speech and project essay).
■ 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