Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group activities on campus, and most will keep an online version available to those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face-to-face and online 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.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Mio Bryce
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
JPNS1220
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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 wider range of topics as well as substantially increase their knowledge of vocabulary and kanji. This unit also focuses 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. Interactive class activities and the use of online resources provide students with opportunities to use Japanese as much as possible. |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
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 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 ).
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Unit Participation | 15% | No | Ongoing |
Homework | 25% | No | Ongoing |
Test 1 | 25% | No | April 18 |
Test 2 | 25% | No | May 30 |
Presentation | 10% | No | Week 13 |
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 15%
Weekly activities to check and confirm active engagement with course material.
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 25%
Weekly Homework comprising a set of online tasks.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: April 18
Weighting: 25%
A comprehensive test of reading, writing and listening skills, covering the content of Weeks 1-7.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: May 30
Weighting: 25%
A comprehensive test of reading, writing and listening skills, covering the content of Weeks 1-11.
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 10%
A short presentation in Japanese to discuss one of the characteristics of the Japanese language.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Required and recommend texts and/or materials
No textbook is required for this unit. The Japanese Studies 5 Weekly Essential Texts, Seminar 1 & 2 slides and other materials will be provided in iLearn.
However, a computer, stable internet connection and printer/scanner or drawing tool (e.g., Stylus) to be able to hand write your composition in a PDF, as well as a microphone, will be required to complete this unit.
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, ready to work with activities in your online unit. The preferred operating system is Windows 10.
Students are required to access the online unit in iLearn by the end of Week 1 and follow any relevant instructions and links for downloads that may be required. If applicable, students are required to download the relevant language package prior to Week 2.
Please contact your course convenor before the end of Week 1 if you do not have a suitable laptop (or tablet) for in-class use.
W01 Unit Introduction
W02 Distinctively Japanese
W03 Essential Sentence Patterns
W04 Words of Japanese Origin
W05 Words of Foreign Origin
W06 Word Formation
W07 Judgement in Adjectives & Onomatopoeias
W08 Connection of Phrases, Sentences & Paragraphs
W09 Describing Cause & Effect
W10 Describing Changes & Comparisons
W11 Expressing Emotions, Desires & Initiatives
W12 Review & Test 2
W13 Presentation
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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
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Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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Unit information based on version 2021.03 of the Handbook