University of the West of England

MODULE SPECIFICATION

(Revised July 2001)

TITLE: JAPANESE 1

CODE: UPLQFF-20-1 VERSION: 2

MODULE TYPE: STANDARD

OWNING FACULTY: HLSS

FIELD: Languages and Linguistics

Contribute Towards: Most UWE Undergraduate Awards

UWE Credit Rating: 20 credits

Level: 1

Pre-requisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Excluded combinations: All other levels of the same language

Valid from: September 2005

Discontinued from:

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the module the successful student will be able to:

•establish initial social contact with a person from the country of the language being studied;

•make travel and accommodation arrangements and reservations;

•express preferences and approval;

•deal with simple and straightforward situations;

•understand and react to simple telephone messages, directions, invitations, appointments etc.;

•read and understand a written message which employs kanji from the range taught;

•begin to perceive the cultural diversity of the country of the language being studied;

•demonstrate that s/he has acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to undertake the study of the language at a subsequent level on the Programme.

SYLLABUS OUTLINE:

The module aims to introduce the absolute beginner to the structure of the language and to ensure an active ability to function at a basic level. This is achieved by using:

•specific course book materials for ab initio students;

•supporting audio and other materials to facilitate and reinforce grammatical and structural progression;

•simple reading material reinforcing structures and vocabulary taught in a specific cultural context;

•contextualised materials to ensure the progressive acquisition of active language skills.

TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS:

Whenever possible, structures and vocabulary will be taught in a communicative way and as much use as possible will be made of the target language. Approaches to teaching and learning will include:

•presentation and practice of structures and vocabulary;

•simulation and role play;

•group and pair work;

•reading comprehension;

•listening comprehension;

•audio laboratory work;

•guided writing;

•directed self-study.

INDICATIVE SOURCES:

Course books to be used will be announced in the student guide issued to all students at the beginning of the module.

ASSESSMENT (information marked * must be provided; other information is recommended)

DICTIONARIES ARE NOT ALLOWED!

ASSESSMENT

Weighting between components A and B A: 60% B: 40%

First Assessment Opportunity

Component A Weighting

Written paper (2hrs) 60%

Component B

Listening (45 minutes) 40%

Second Assessment Opportunity (further attendance at taught classes is not required)

Component A

Written paper (2hrs) 60%

Component B

Listening (45 minutes) 40%

SECOND (OR SUBSEQUENT) ATTEMPT – Attendance at taught classes is not required

Specification confirmed by Programme Director, December 2001