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JPNS2020 – I Japanese Studies 4

2024 – Session 2, Online-flexible

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Convenor & Lecturer
Kayo Nakazawa
kayo.nakazawa@mq.edu.au
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C335, Level 3, 25c Wally's Walk
Monday 13:00 - 14:00
Lecturer
Chavalin Svetanant
chavalin.svetanant@mq.edu.au
Contact via email
C344, Level 3, 25c Wally's Walk
Tuesday 14:00 - 15:00
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
JPNS2010 or JPS201
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description
This unit is designed to further develop skills in all areas of Japanese language (reading, writing, listening and speaking) to a higher level of proficiency. Students further develop the ability 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. Interactive tutorials 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 intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Japanese language.
  • ULO2: Identify, describe and evaluate many aspects of Japanese-speaking cultures and societies.
  • ULO3: Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Japanese at intermediate level.
  • ULO4: Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
  • ULO5: Demonstrate a refined 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 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of ‘0’ (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue. This late penalty will apply to written reports and recordings only. Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs will be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Weekly Participation 20% No Weekly submission due 23:59 each Sunday from Week 1 to 11
Weekly Online Quiz 15% No Weekly submission due 23:59 each Sunday from Week 1 to 11
Mid-semester Test 20% No 23:59 on Sunday 15/09/2024
Oral Test 20% No 23:59 on Sunday 27/10/2024
Final Test 25% No 23:59 on Sunday 03/11/2024

Weekly Participation

Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Weekly submission due 23:59 each Sunday from Week 1 to 11
Weighting: 20%

 

Weekly activities to ensure active engagement with the course materials. Students will do the tasks online.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Japanese language.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Japanese at intermediate level.
  • Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.

Weekly Online Quiz

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Weekly submission due 23:59 each Sunday from Week 1 to 11
Weighting: 15%

 

Students will undertake short quizzes to assess comprehension of the weekly content.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Japanese language.
  • Identify, describe and evaluate many aspects of Japanese-speaking cultures and societies.
  • Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
  • Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both Japanese and in English.

Mid-semester Test

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 23:59 on Sunday 15/09/2024
Weighting: 20%

 

The mid-semester test covers the unit content in the first half of the session.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Japanese language.
  • Identify, describe and evaluate many aspects of Japanese-speaking cultures and societies.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Japanese at intermediate level.
  • Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both Japanese and in English.

Oral Test

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: 23:59 on Sunday 27/10/2024
Weighting: 20%

 

Students will discuss a given topic in Japanese, using the contents and skills they have learned in the unit.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Japanese language.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Japanese at intermediate level.
  • Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
  • Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both Japanese and in English.

Final Test

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: 23:59 on Sunday 03/11/2024
Weighting: 25%

 

'The final test covers the entire content of the course.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Japanese language.
  • Identify, describe and evaluate many aspects of Japanese-speaking cultures and societies.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Japanese at intermediate level.
  • Demonstrate a refined 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

No textbook is required for this unit. Seminar notes (Grammar & Kanji), seminar presentation slides, and other materials are available for downloads in iLearn.

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.

TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED

Online Unit

Login is via: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/

Is my unit in iLearn?: https://unitguides.mq.edu.au/ilearn_unit_status/ 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.

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.

• 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/technology/systems/ilearn/getting-started

Unit Schedule

Both Practicals and Tutorials start from Week 1.

W01     Unit Overview & Revision

W02     Describing simultaneous activities

W03     Indicating purposes

W04     Expressing expectations and assumptions

W05     Expressing uncertainty and conditional actions

W06     Giving and receiving items/favours

W07     Using passive sentences & Mid-Semester Test

W08     Using causative sentences

Recess (2 weeks)

W09     Using causative-passive sentences

W10     Honorifics A (Humbling expressions)

W11     Honorifics B (Honouring expressions)

W12     Oral Test

W13     Revision & Final Test

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 connect.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:

Student Enquiries

Got a question? Ask us via the Service Connect Portal, or contact Service Connect.

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.

Changes since First Published

Date Description
08/07/2024 Consultation hours have been updated.

Unit information based on version 2024.02 of the Handbook