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JPNS3220 – C Japanese Studies 8
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Chavalin Svetanant
Contact via email
Room 309, Level 3, 25B Wally's Walk
by appointment
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
JPNS3210 or JPS403
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit is designed to develop skills in all areas of Japanese language (reading, writing, listening and speaking) to an advanced level of proficiency. Students learn to discuss a wide range of topics as well as substantially increase their knowledge of vocabulary and kanji. Materials include authentic Japanese texts chosen from a wide range of genres in order to expose students to a variety of writing styles and expressions which they can then use in their own work. This unit covers socio-linguistic aspects of Japanese communication including register, pragmatics and rhetorical conventions which will contribute to the development of students' intercultural competence, enabling them to communicate in a manner which is culturally as well as linguistically appropriate. Students will be encouraged to sit for level N1 or N2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) at the completion of this unit. The use of online resources provides students with opportunities to use Japanese as much as possible.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Further develop more sophisticated skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Japanese language.
- ULO2: Identify, describe and evaluate a wide range of complex aspects of Japanese-speaking cultures and societies.
- ULO3: Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of sophisticated grammatical structures of Japanese.
- ULO4: Create meaningful intercultural encounters by applying relevant language conventions.
- ULO5: Further demonstrate more sophisticated and nuanced awareness of language and language use, in both Japanese and in English.
General Assessment Information
Late Submissions, Extensions and Supplementary Tests
Assessment tasks are compulsory and must be submitted on time. If you anticipate unavoidable difficulty in completing an assessment task (in class and/or online), contact the convener or your tutor as soon as possible.
Late Assessment Penalty
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.
Special Consideration
If a student is prevented by serious and unavoidable disruption from completing unit requirements in accordance with their ability, they may apply for support under the Special Consideration Policy. To access this support, students must notify the university via ask.mq.edu.au. Students should refer to the Policy for further information (see the link provided in the 'Policies and procedures' section of this unit guide).
Examples of Assessment Tasks
Indicative examples of assessment tasks will be available in class and/or iLearn.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Weekly Participation | 15% | No | Weekly |
| Oral Presentation | 20% | No | Week 4 & Week 10 |
| Writing Assignment 1 | 30% | No | Week 8 |
| Written Assignment 2 | 35% | No | Week 13 |
Weekly Participation
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 15%
Weekly activities to ensure active engagement in the unit. Students will complete participation tasks online via synchronous and/or asynchronous activities. See iLearn for more information.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Further develop more sophisticated skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Japanese language.
- Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of sophisticated grammatical structures of Japanese.
- Create meaningful intercultural encounters by applying relevant language conventions.
- Further demonstrate more sophisticated and nuanced awareness of language and language use, in both Japanese and in English.
Oral Presentation
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 4 & Week 10
Weighting: 20%
Students are required to pick up a topic according to the given theme and give a presentation in Japanese. Students will complete this task online via synchronous and/or asynchronous activities. See iLearn for more information.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Further develop more sophisticated skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Japanese language.
- Identify, describe and evaluate a wide range of complex aspects of Japanese-speaking cultures and societies.
- Create meaningful intercultural encounters by applying relevant language conventions.
Writing Assignment 1
Assessment Type 1: Qualitative analysis task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 30%
A piece of Japanese writing that discusses on current affairs in Japan.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Further develop more sophisticated skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Japanese language.
- Identify, describe and evaluate a wide range of complex aspects of Japanese-speaking cultures and societies.
- Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of sophisticated grammatical structures of Japanese.
Written Assignment 2
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 35%
A piece of Japanese writing that demonstrates critical skills to summarise, analyse, and evaluate literature on a chosen topic according to the given theme.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Further develop more sophisticated skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Japanese language.
- Identify, describe and evaluate a wide range of complex aspects of Japanese-speaking cultures and societies.
- Further demonstrate more sophisticated and nuanced awareness of language and language use, in both Japanese and in English.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Technology used and required
Online Unit
Login is via: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/
Is my unit in iLearn?: http://help.ilearn.mq.edu.au/unitsonline/ to check when your online unit will become available.
Technology
Students are required to have regular access to a computer and the internet. Mobile devices alone are not sufficient. Completion of assessment tasks will also require a computer with Japanese fonts enabled. Basic computer skills (e.g., internet browsing) and skills in word processing in Japanese and English are required.
Students are required to access the online unit in iLearn by the end of Week 1 and follow any relevant instructions and links for download that may be required. If applicable, students are required to download the relevant language package prior to Week 2.
- For central technical support go to: http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/
- For student quick guides on the use of iLearn go to: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/tools-and-resources/ilearn/ilearn-quick-guides-for-students
No textbook is required for this unit.
At least one Japanese/English or Japanese/Japanese dictionary is required.
Unit Schedule
Please refer to iLearn.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.