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 functions as a bridging unit for students in the beginners' Japanese major (MJD-JPNSB), providing the foundation for further developing their linguistic and cultural competency. The unit emphasises the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) equally and increases learners' effective communication skills to meet routine practical and social demands that are relevant to students at tertiary level. It introduces compound sentence structure and the colloquial register and covers practical functions such as requesting someone not to do something, offering advice and describing comparisons. Successful completion of this unit brings students to a point between the International Second Language Proficiency Ratings (ISLPR) Levels 1 and 1+.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 2 core unit in the JPNSB Japanese Studies major sequence
- Level 2 elective
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) engage in meaningful interactions with effective use of expressions in everyday social situations such as shopping, sightseeing, visiting a doctor, part-time jobs; (2) comprehend straightforward Japanese texts with the appropriate use of a dictionary and other resources; (3) write short compositions in Japanese on familiar topics; (4) read and write approximately 60 new kanji appropriately, and recognise some more without reference to a dictionary; (5) increase knowledge of Japanese cultural practices that are important for effective communication; and (6) acquire information literacy and management skills through a variety of media and search techniques including the use of a dictionary. Additionally, students refine generic skills such as understanding self and others, understanding of language in general, and critical analysis through learning to express their ideas and performing assigned tasks in Japanese.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) tests; (2) oral assessments; and (3) written 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
- Prerequisites
- JAPN1402 Japanese 2
or JAPN1102 Japanese Beginners II - Incompatibility
- JAPN2201 Japanese Intermediate Bridging
- Contact hours
- 3 hours per week
- Note
- This unit is for beginners.
- 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.