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JPNS2210 – C Japanese Studies 5

2024 – Session 1, Online-flexible

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor
Kayo Nakazawa
kayo.nakazawa@mq.edu.au
Contact via Contact via email
Room C335, 25c Wally's Walk
by appointment
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
JPNS1220
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 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.

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 advanced level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Japanese language.
  • ULO2: Identify, describe and evaluate nuanced aspects of Japanese-speaking cultures and societies.
  • ULO3: Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Japanese at advanced level.
  • ULO4: Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
  • 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 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
Unit Participation 15% No Ongoing
Homework 25% No Ongoing
Oral task 1 10% No 3 April 2024
Test 1 20% No 23:55, 14 April 2024
Test 2 20% No 23:55, 26 May 2024
Oral task 2 10% No 29 May 2024

Unit Participation

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.

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

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 advanced level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Japanese language.
  • Identify, describe and evaluate nuanced aspects of Japanese-speaking cultures and societies.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Japanese at advanced level.
  • Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.

Oral task 1

Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 3 April 2024
Weighting: 10%

 

A short oral discussion in Japanese to discuss one of the characteristics of the Japanese language.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop advanced level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Japanese language.
  • Identify, describe and evaluate nuanced aspects of Japanese-speaking cultures and societies.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Japanese at advanced level.
  • Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
  • 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: 5 hours
Due: 23:55, 14 April 2024
Weighting: 20%

 

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 advanced level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Japanese language.
  • Identify, describe and evaluate nuanced aspects of Japanese-speaking cultures and societies.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Japanese at advanced level.
  • Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
  • 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: 10 hours
Due: 23:55, 26 May 2024
Weighting: 20%

 

A comprehensive test of reading, writing and listening skills, covering the content of Weeks 1-11.

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

Oral task 2

Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 29 May 2024
Weighting: 10%

 

A short oral presentation in Japanese to discuss one of the characteristics of the Japanese language.

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

The selected reading materials are available from Leganto on 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, 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.

Unit Schedule

Both Practical and Tutorial start from Week 1. 

W01     Unit Introduction

W02     Distinctively Japanese

W03     Essential Sentence Patterns

W04     Words of Japanese Origin

W05     Words of Foreign Origin

W06     Word Formation & Oral Task 2

W07     Judgement in Adjectives & Onomatopoeias

W08     Connection of Phrases, Sentences & Paragraphs

Recess (2 weeks)

W09     Describing Cause & Effect

W10     Describing Changes & Comparisons

W11     Expressing Emotions, Desires & Initiatives

W12     Review & Test 2

W13     Oral Task 2 (Presentation)

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.

Unit information based on version 2024.02 of the Handbook