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JPNS2220 – C Japanese Studies 6

2021 – Session 2, Fully online/virtual

Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update

The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.

This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.

Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.

Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor/Lecturer
Mio Bryce
mio.bryce@mq.edu.au
Contact via Email
Room 314, 25B Wally's Walk
By appointment
Lecturer
Kayo Nakazawa
kayo.nakazawa@mq.edu.au
Contact via Email
Room 308, 25B Wally's Walk
By appointment
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
JPNS2210
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
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 wider range of topics as well as substantially increase their knowledge of vocabulary and kanji. This unit continues to focus on further increasing students' skills in intercultural communication so that they will be able to communicate in a manner which is culturally as well as linguistically appropriate. Students will be encouraged to sit for level N2 or N3 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). Interactive class activities and the use of online resources provide students with opportunities to use Japanese as much as possible.

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: Develop comprehensive advanced level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Japanese language.
  • ULO2: Identify, describe and evaluate a broad range of aspects of Japanese-speaking cultures and societies.
  • ULO3: Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of grammatical structures of Japanese at advanced level.
  • ULO4: Create meaningful intercultural encounters by applying relevant language conventions.
  • ULO5: Demonstrate a sophisticated awareness of language and language use, in both Japanese and in English.

General Assessment Information

Late Assessment Submission Penalty

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – 10 marks out of 100 credit will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted seven days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline.

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 Special Consideration Policy for further information (see the link provided in the 'Policies and procedures' section of this unit guide and https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration ).

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Unit Participation 10% No Ongoing
Homework 25% No Ongoing
Career Preparation Video 5% No 11/10/2021, 23:55
Test 1 25% No 27/09/2021, 23:55
Test 2 25% No 1/11/2021, 23:55
Creative Skit Performance 10% No 03/11/2021, 23:55

Unit Participation

Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 10%

 

Weekly activities to check and confirm active engagement with course material. External students will participate online.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop comprehensive advanced level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Japanese language.
  • Identify, describe and evaluate a broad range of aspects of Japanese-speaking cultures and societies.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of grammatical structures of Japanese at advanced level.
  • Create meaningful intercultural encounters by applying relevant language conventions.

Homework

Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 25%

 

Weekly Homework comprising a set of online tasks.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop comprehensive advanced level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Japanese language.
  • Identify, describe and evaluate a broad range of aspects of Japanese-speaking cultures and societies.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of grammatical structures of Japanese at advanced level.
  • Create meaningful intercultural encounters by applying relevant language conventions.

Career Preparation Video

Assessment Type 1: Creative work
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: 11/10/2021, 23:55
Weighting: 5%

 

Preparation, creation and evaluation of a self introduction video. All students submit via iLearn.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop comprehensive advanced level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Japanese language.
  • Identify, describe and evaluate a broad range of aspects of Japanese-speaking cultures and societies.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of grammatical structures of Japanese at advanced level.
  • Create meaningful intercultural encounters by applying relevant language conventions.
  • Demonstrate a sophisticated awareness of language and language use, in both Japanese and in English.

Test 1

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 27/09/2021, 23:55
Weighting: 25%

 

A comprehensive test of reading, writing and listening skills, covering the content of Weeks 1-7.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop comprehensive advanced level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Japanese language.
  • Identify, describe and evaluate a broad range of aspects of Japanese-speaking cultures and societies.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of grammatical structures of Japanese at advanced level.
  • Create meaningful intercultural encounters by applying relevant language conventions.
  • Demonstrate a sophisticated awareness of language and language use, in both Japanese and in English.

Test 2

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: 1/11/2021, 23:55
Weighting: 25%

 

A comprehensive test of reading, writing and listening skills, covering the content of Weeks 1-12.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop comprehensive advanced level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Japanese language.
  • Identify, describe and evaluate a broad range of aspects of Japanese-speaking cultures and societies.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of grammatical structures of Japanese at advanced level.
  • Create meaningful intercultural encounters by applying relevant language conventions.

Creative Skit Performance

Assessment Type 1: Performance
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: 03/11/2021, 23:55
Weighting: 10%

 

A creative skit performance in Japanese, either in a pair or group of three. The skit should be set in a workplace situation and appropriate speech styles used accordingly. External students will submit online.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop comprehensive advanced level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Japanese language.
  • Identify, describe and evaluate a broad range of aspects of Japanese-speaking cultures and societies.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of grammatical structures of Japanese at advanced level.
  • Create meaningful intercultural encounters by applying relevant language conventions.
  • Demonstrate a sophisticated 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

Required and recommend texts and/or materials

No textbook is required for this unit. All resources are provided in iLearn.

 

Unit webpage and technology used and required

The online unit (iLearn) can be accessed at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au. Students must have regular, reliable access to a computer and the internet to complete this unit. 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.

Is my unit in iLearn?: http://help.ilearn.mq.edu.au/unitsonline/ to check when your online unit will become available.

For students attending classes on campus we strongly encourage that you bring along your own laptop computer.

Unit Schedule

 

W01     Idioms and synonyms

W02     Reading and performing stories

W03     Styles and contexts

W04     Listening and reporting, using plain or polite forms

W05     Communication in private, using casual form

W06     Communication at the workplace, using honorifics

W07     Style shifting in utterances

2-week University Recess

W08     Translating conversations

W09     Giving and receiving in different contexts

W10     Nuancing voices using passive, causative & causative-passive     

W11     Contextual appropriation in styles and expressions

W12     Test preparation & Test 2

W13     Individual consultation & the Creative Skit Performance

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/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.

Unit information based on version 2021.02 of the Handbook