Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit follows on from JAPN3407 Japanese 7. It further enhances students' linguistic skills in Japanese and their cultural literacy, develops their ability to critique contemporary social and cultural issues in Japanese, and equips them with effective expressions and communication techniques via the complex linguistic structures and vocabulary used in contemporary Japanese spoken and written discourses.
Students develop their skills in (1) speaking and listening, by means of a research project presentation, discussion, and development of competence in academic registers in spoken language; and (2) reading and writing, by means of essay writing in academic format, critical reading of Japanese journal articles, and Japanese-to-English translation. Successful completion of this unit brings students to the Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level (JLPTL) N2 or the International Second Language Proficiency Ratings (ISLPR) Level 4. The unit also facilitates future pathways into higher research on Japan through promoting critical selection and utilisation of Japanese-language source materials.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 3 core unit in the JPNSP Japanese Studies; JPNSI Japanese Studies major sequences
- Level 3 elective
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) read and translate authentic Japanese materials and discuss their ideas on contemporary social and cultural issues in Japan; (2) conduct research by collecting and analysing materials in both Japanese and English; (3) express their research findings and ideas logically in both spoken and written forms of Japanese; (4) develop specialist vocabularies in areas relating to Japanese social and cultural issues; and (5) demonstrate a broad understanding of diverse social and cultural values. Additionally, through learning to express their ideas and performing assigned tasks in the Japanese language, students refine generic skills such as understanding the self and others, understanding of language in general, and critical analysis.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) participation; (2) research project; and (3) examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Kyoko Kawasaki
- Unit rules
- Contact hours
- 3 hours per week
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.