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Introduction to Japanese 1B unit (HMJ102)

Introduction

Develops competence in basic spoken and written Japanese. This unit builds on the work you learned in HMJ101. This unit, the second half of introductory Japanese, develops competence in basic spoken and written skills with an emphasis on the interactive use of the language. The follow-up unit HMJ204 will further build on these skills.

Summary

Unit name Introduction to Japanese 1B
Unit code HMJ102
Credit points 12.5
College/School Arts and Society
Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline Languages
Coordinator Doctor Emerald L King
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Introductory

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Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the basic elements of Japanese grammar - particularly word order and sentence structure.
  • Acquire four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and be able to conduct simple conversation concerning various topics.
  • Read and write 80 kanji, to read (recognise) 80 kanji components.
  • Demonstrate a good sense of cross-cultural communication by exploring the linguistic, historical, and cultural differences between your native language and Japanese.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

HMJ101 OR XBR115

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

On campus enrolment

Weekly recorded lecture (1 hour)

Weekly tutorials (4 hours)

Off campus enrolment

Weekly recorded lecture (1 hour)

Weekly learning via online modules (4 hours) - students are welcome to attend 'on campus' workshops via zoom.

 

AssessmentFinal Oral Test (15%)|Mid-Semester Test (15%)|Continuous Assessments (35%)|End of semester test (35%)
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Textbooks

Required

Genki: an integrated course in elementary Japanese third edition - text book

Genki: an integrated course in elementary Japanese third edition - work book

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