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JPNS3612: Japanese 6

Semester 2, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit aims to consolidate and extend intermediate level linguistic skills, through the acquisition of conversational strategies such as notions of apology, reasoning, opinions and explanations. Besides oral practice, writing and reading practice will help strengthen grammatical, lexical and cultural knowledge. Students will be able to read about 850 kanji and write about 500 kanji by the end of the semester. The above aims will be achieved by exploring various topics relating to contemporary Japan through authentic materials.

Unit details and rules

Unit code JPNS3612
Academic unit Japanese Studies
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
? 
JPNS3621
Prerequisites
? 
JPNS3611
Corequisites
? 
None
Assumed knowledge
? 

None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Nerida Jarkey, nerida.jarkey@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Tetsuya Okada, tetsuya.okada@sydney.edu.au
Nerida Jarkey, nerida.jarkey@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Masako Kubo, masako.kubo@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Final exam (Record+) Type B final exam Semester Exam
Formal, online exam on Lessons 1-13
40% Formal exam period 2 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO4 LO6
Presentation Communication presentation
Role play
15% Multiple weeks equiv. 300 wds
Outcomes assessed: LO3 LO7 LO5
Small test Listening Test
Listening test on Lessons 1-12
10% Multiple weeks equiv. 800 wds
Outcomes assessed: LO5 LO6
Participation Participation
Preparation and participation in class/online activities
5% Ongoing N/A
Outcomes assessed: LO6 LO7
In-semester test (Record+) Type B in-semester exam Mid-Semester Exam
Online exam on Lessons 1-10, equivalent to 1000wds
20% Week 07
Due date: 12 Oct 2020 at 17:00
50 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO4 LO6
Assignment group assignment Draft script for Communication presentation
Draft script for Role Play
5% Week 08
Due date: 23 Oct 2020 at 17:00

Closing date: 02 Nov 2020
equiv. 200 wds
Outcomes assessed: LO3 LO5 LO6 LO7
Assignment Online Quizzes
Online quizzes to help you prepare and revise
5% Weekly equiv. 200 wds
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO5 LO6
group assignment = group assignment ?
Type B final exam = Type B final exam ?
Type B in-semester exam = Type B in-semester exam ?

Assessment summary

  • Class participation
    Make sure to prepare before your classes every week: read the material assigned, complete workbook and online activities (including the self-tests), and learn new vocabulary and kanji. Be ready to participate in class activities.
  • Online quizzes
    Complete all online quizzes and self-tests by Sunday at 5:00pm before the week due. These tasks will help you prepare for classes and revise your learning.
  • Mid-Semester exam
    ​Prepare by revising material learnt in Lessons 1–10 of our textbook in addition to assumed knowledge on the basis of pre-requisites for this unit.You will be asked questions on:
    - reading passages (testing grammar and comprehension);
    - writing and grammar, for example: writing/re-writing using correct grammar points; fill-in-the-blank style questions within a reading passage; kanji questions; sakubun.
  • Communication task
    You will be asked to form a group with others in your Communication tutorial class to develop a role-play in preparation for your Communication presentation. You will be given a choice of topics, will select your topic as a team, and will work together to write a draft script for a role-play on that topic.
  • Communication presentation
    Your team will perform your role-play in front of others from your Communication tutorial class. After your team has performed your role-play, your teacher will ask one or two simple questions in Japanese to each of you, based on your presentation.
  • Listening test
    You will listen to recorded conversations that you have not heard or seen before, of a similar level of difficulty to the conversation and listening texts in Lessons 11-12 in our textbook. They will be on familiar themes, and will contain familiar grammar and vocabulary. All questions are multiple choice.
  • Final exam
    Prepare by revising material learnt in Lessons 1–13 of our textbook in addition to assumed knowledge on the basis of pre-requisites for this unit. You will be asked questions on:
    - reading passages (testing grammar and comprehension);
    - writing and grammar, for example: writing/re-writing using correct grammar points; fill-in-the-blank style questions within a reading passage; kanji questions; sakubun.
  • Detailed information for each assessment, along with grading criteria, can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

Result name Mark Range Description
High distinction 85-100 Work that meets the learning outcomes of the unit to an exceptional standard
Distinction 75-84 Work that meets the learning outcomes of the unit to a very high standard
Credit 65-74 Work that meets the learning outcomes of the unit to a good standard
Pass 50-64 Work that meets the learning outcomes of the unit to an acceptable standard
Fail 0-49 Work that does not meet the learning outcomes of the unit to an acceptable standard

 

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Grammar Lesson 8 Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO3 LO6 LO7
Reading Lesson 8 Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO6 LO7
Communication Lesson 8 Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 02 Grammar Lesson 8 Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO3 LO6 LO7
Reading Lesson 8 Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO6 LO7
Communication Lesson 8 Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 03 Grammar Lesson 9 Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO3 LO6 LO7
Reading Lesson 9 Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO6 LO7
Communication Lesson 9 Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 04 Grammar Lesson 9 Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO3 LO6 LO7
Reading Lesson 9 Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO6 LO7
Communication Lesson 9 Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 05 Grammar Lesson 10 Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO3 LO6 LO7
Reading Lesson 10 Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO6 LO7
Communication Lesson 10 Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 06 Grammar Lesson 10 Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO3 LO6 LO7
Reading Lesson 10 Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO6 LO7
Communication Lesson 10 Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 07 Grammar Lesson 11 Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO3 LO6 LO7
Reading Lesson 11 Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO6 LO7
Communication Lesson 11 Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 08 Grammar Lesson 11 Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO3 LO6 LO7
Reading Lesson 11 Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO6 LO7
Communication Lesson 11 Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 09 Grammar Lesson 12 Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO3 LO6 LO7
Reading Lesson 12 Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO6 LO7
Communication Lesson 12 Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 10 Grammar Lesson 12 Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO3 LO6 LO7
Reading Lesson 12 Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO6 LO7
Communication Lesson 12 Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 11 Grammar Lesson 13 Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO3 LO6 LO7
Reading Lesson 13 Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO6 LO7
Communication Presentation / Listening Test Tutorial (1 hr) LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 12 Grammar Lesson 13 Tutorial (1 hr) LO2 LO3 LO6 LO7
Reading Lesson 13 Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO6 LO7
Communication Presentation / Listening Test Tutorial (1 hr) LO5 LO6 LO7

Attendance and class requirements

  • Students are expected to attend all three one-hour Zoom tutorials per week and participate actively with cameras turned on.
  • Students who have a timetable clash or are unable to attend for more than one week must consult with the coordinator.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

  • Textbook: Miura, A. & McGloin, N.H. 2008. An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese [Revised Edition]. Tokyo: Japan Times.
  • Workbook: Miura, A. & McGloin, N.H. 2008. An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese [Revised Edition] Workbook. Tokyo: Japan Times.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. read about 850 kanji and write about 500 kanji
  • LO2. use available resources (including dictionaries and grammar guides) well enough to understand meanings of non-specialized texts without relying on teacher support
  • LO3. understand and use grammatical forms and expressions confidently at the upper intermediate level
  • LO4. use a range of strategies for reading and understanding detailed and subtle meanings in non-specialized texts
  • LO5. express yourself using contextually and culturally appropriate Japanese and understand others in context with an upper intermediate degree of proficiency
  • LO6. be an independent learner who takes responsibility for your own learning
  • LO7. work respectfully and effectively in teams and other collaborative contexts

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Some students have asked for more opportunities to speak in Japanese in class, and others asked that a little more English be used in class. We'll try to give more time for speaking in Communication class and use a little more English when giving grammar explanations.

More information can be found on Canvas.

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