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This course, which enables students to reach the CEFR A2 level in grammatical, aural and oral competency, is for students who have completed Japanese Language for International Mobility 2 or have equivalent knowledge of the language. The four fundamental skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) continue to be developed. Additional grammar points and vocabulary are introduced and students continue to expand their awareness of Japanese culture.

2 contact hours per week over 11 weeks as scheduled in MyCampus.

A grade of D3 or above in LANGCTR1040 or MFL1013, or at the discretion of the Programme Director.

MFL1015 Japanese for International Mobility 3 Semester 2

None

Examination (1-hour duration) - 60%

Oral Exam (5 minutes) - 20%

Two x assessed language exercise - 10% each

Reassessments are normally available for all courses, except those which contribute to the Honours classification. Where, exceptionally, reassessment on Honours courses is required to satisfy professional/accreditation requirements, only the overall course grade achieved at the first attempt will contribute to the Honours classification. For non-Honours courses, students are offered reassessment in all or any of the components of assessment if the satisfactory (threshold) grade for the overall course is not achieved at the first attempt. This is normally grade D3 for undergraduate students and grade C3 for postgraduate students. Exceptionally it may not be possible to offer reassessment of some coursework items, in which case the mark achieved at the first attempt will be counted towards the final course grade. Any such exceptions for this course are described below. 

Oral assessments are not available for reassessment.

This course will provide the opportunity to:

■ consolidate students' knowledge of the 46 Hiragana characters and the 46 Katakana;

■ widen students' knowledge of Japanese grammar and linguistic structures, including -te form verbs, -nai form verbs, present progressive, particles ga and ka;

■ familiarise students with further aspects of Japanese culture and society.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ understand relatively short and straightforward (oral and written) materials on various topics or subjects, such as plans, transport, permissions and prohibitions, skills and interests;

■ read and write Japanese texts on a variety of topics, including those which use -te form verbs, -nai form verbs, present progressive, and the particles ga and ka;

■ handle relatively short and simple social exchanges;

■ describe or exchange information on topics such as family, other people, living conditions, leisure activities, educational and working background.

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.