Japanese Intermediate Two

Module title	Japanese Intermediate Two
Module code	FLJ2330
Academic year	2024/5
Credits	30
Module staff	Mrs Yumiko Moore (Convenor)

Duration: Term	1	2	3
Duration: Weeks	11	11

Number students taking module (anticipated)	20

Module description

Japanese Intermediate 2 is intended for students who have successfully completed FLJ2230 Japanese Intermediate 1 or who have a level broadly of AO / AS (Grade A-B) or an A level (Grade C or below) or equivalent. The module provides a systematic approach to building on essential grammar structures in a communicative context.

Japanese Intermediate 2 can be taken towards achieving ‘with proficiency in Japanese”, see http://humanities.exeter.ac.uk/flc/undergraduate/proficiency/

Module aims - intentions of the module

The module is appropriate for students who have an AO or AS (grade A-B) in the foreign language, or an A level (grade C or under) or equivalent. This module is between B1 and B2 Independent User of the Common European Framework and aims to:

Consolidate the essential structures of the target language, developing both vocabulary and range of language structures thus equipping students with the linguistic tools to enable them to communicate effectively in a variety of social situations
Further develop active and passive language skills, including comprehension skills in listening, productive skills in speaking, reading and writing
Deepen students' understanding and appreciation of the customs, culture and society of the regions/countries in which the languages are spoken and to develop student awareness of the general social and cultural background of the language

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO: Module-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

1. Demonstrate competence in the use of an extensive range of grammatical structures of Japanese.
2. Read and comprehend written and aural texts of a more technical nature on both concrete and abstract topics in Japanese
3. Communicate confidently and spontaneously in a wide range of situations, including more specialised topics, both orally and in writing, and produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects in Japanese.

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

4. Understand the principles of learning a foreign language intensively and organise your learning with some guidance from the tutor.
5. Use available learning aids in a variety of media, such as a reference grammar and bilingual dictionary, to consolidate your learning.

ILO: Personal and key skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

6. Make a clear, prepared presentation on a general topic and take an active part in discussions, accounting for and sustaining their views.
7. Work productively with others as part of a team, within a set structure
8. Make progress through developing skills of self-study and application and develop an awareness of and sensitivity to a foreign culture.

Syllabus plan

The module provides a systematic approach to acquiring essential grammar structures in a communicative context and in accordance with the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Whilst the content may vary from year to year, it is envisioned that it will cover some or all of the following grammar / topics:

Writing: Kanji (150 characters)

Topics:

Grumble and Gossip, Culture Differences, Biography, Kanji (pp.260-270)
Taking care of the restaurant, Talking about a failure or a sad experience, Looking for a Parttime Job, Kanji (pp.276-277), College Life, Ask questions using honorific expressions
Talking about the things you are glad you have done/you haven't done
Visiting Someone's House, Kanji (pp.283-284), Thank you Letters, Self-introduction using extra-modest expressions, Direction, Shopping, Kanji (pp.291-292), Rakugo(Comic Monologue) & Cartoons, Accidents, Making preparation for a party, Asking a favour, Burglar, Kanji (pp.298-299)
Yakudoshi (Unlucky Ages), Preparing for a conference, Encouraging people, Education in Japan
Kanji (pp.304-305), Diary, Talking about Childhood, Farewell, Facial Expressions

Grammar:

‘A temo B' to express ‘B, even if A'
Adjective plus ‘suru'
Conditional ‘ba' ‘tara' ‘to'
Causative forms
Causative-passive forms
Honorific and humble expressions
Expressing chronological order using ‘mae' and ‘- tekara'
Expressing hearsay using the plain form of verbs/adjectives/the copula plus ‘soodesu'
Expressing completion, regret and realization that a mistake was made using ‘te shimau'
Expressing the lack of obligation or social expectations using ‘nakutemoii'
Expressing the performance of two actions simultaneously using the ‘masu' stem of verbs plus ‘nagara'
Expressing conjecture based on direct evidence using ‘mitaida'
Expressing the fact something is easy or hard, using the stem of the verb plus ‘yasui/nikui'
Expressing results of intentional actions, using the te-form of verbs plus ‘aru'
Expressing presuppositions, using the plain form plus ‘hazu'
Expressing desire, using the te-form of verb plus ‘hoshii'
Expressing a command, using the verb stem plus ‘nasai'
Expressing gratitude to someone, using the te-form plus ‘kurete arigatoo'
Expressing the missed action, using the verb short negative present form plus ‘de'
Expressing a decision, using the verb present short form plus ‘kotonisuru'
Expressing ‘till A', using the verb present affirmative plus ‘made'
‘Noun A no yoona B' to express ‘a B like/similar to A'
Passive forms
Polite expressions
The pattern ‘A aida ni B' to mean when the event B takes places in the middle of another event
The stem of a verb plus ‘kata' to mean ‘how to do'
Using the plain form plus ‘noni' to mean despite ~, although~
Using the particle ‘ka' to make indirect questions (~ka dooka)
Verb transitivity pairs

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	Guided independent study	Placement / study abroad
66	234	0

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled learning and teaching	66	Language classes
Guided independent study	234	Private study

Formative assessment

Form of assessment	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
4 formative tasks covering some or all of the following areas: grammar, writing, listening, reading, speaking	Variable	1-8	Written and oral

Summative assessment (% of credit)

Coursework	Written exams	Practical exams
50	25	25

Details of summative assessment

Form of assessment	% of credit	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Portfolio	50	As described on the ELE page	1-8	Written and oral
Written Exam	25	1.5 hours	1-5, 8	Written and oral
Oral Exam	25	10-12 minutes	1,3-6, 8	Written and oral
	0
	0
	0

Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Original form of assessment	Form of re-assessment	ILOs re-assessed	Timescale for re-assessment
Portfolio	Portfolio	1-8	Ref/Def period
Written Exam	Written Exam	1-5,8	Ref/Def period
Oral Exam	Oral Exam	1,3-6,8	Ref/Def period

Re-assessment notes

Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.

Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to submit a further assessment as necessary. If you are successful on referral, your overall module mark will be capped at 40%.

You will only be required to retake any failed assessments. Marks for any passed assessments will be carried forward. If you have failed any assessments but managed to pass the module overall, you will not be allowed to retake the failed assessments.

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

Main course book:

Japan Times, Genki 2 Text, An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese, The Japan Times, 2nd Edition
Japan Times, Genki 2 Workbook, An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese, The Japan Times, 2nd Edition

Recommended materials:

Dictionary:

Martin's Concise Japanese Dictionary, Charles E. Tuttle Co, or Oxford Starter Japanese Dictionary, Oxford University Press

Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources

ELE – https://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=11280

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Japanese Intermediate Two

Credit value	30
Module ECTS	15
Module pre-requisites	Completion of FLJ2230 or equivalent
Module co-requisites	None
NQF level (module)	5
Available as distance learning?	No
Origin date	2010
Last revision date	29/07/2020