97205 Japanese Language and Culture 5

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Subject handbook information prior to 2025 is available in the Archives.

Description

This subject is designed for students, who have completed Japanese 4 at UTS or its equivalent, with low intermediate-level reading, listening, speaking and writing skills. It is also the entry point for students who have completed HSC Japanese (Extension). Students develop a working knowledge of Intermediate-level kanji as well as spoken skills in both formal and informal situations. The subject also facilitates an understanding of and engagement with sociocultural contexts in which the Japanese language is used. Students develop intercultural understanding and engagement, by recognising, exploring, interpreting and moving between the languages and practices of two or more cultures. Students take active part in collaborative learning activities to practice and consolidate their language skills.

Subject learning objectives (SLOs)

Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)

This subject engages with the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs), which are tailored to the Graduate Attributes set for all graduates of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (INT = International Studies CILOs):

• Understand and engage with cultural diversities in Australia and/or internationally. (INT.3.1)
• Communicate effectively and appropriately in an additional language for everyday and professional purposes. (INT.3.2)

Teaching and learning strategies

This subject uses a communicative approach in class to maximise students' potential for effective communication in the target language. A series of activities such as interactive activities working in pairs, small and large groups and/or presentations, are promoted in class to enhance students' engagement through content-based learning. Preparation for class activities requires students to complete exercises and reading/listening/viewing activities prior to class to make effective use of resources and subject material (including resources online), community and peer resources available to them to support their learning.

Students are encouraged to customise their learning experience as per the Global Japanese approach to promote their engagement with Japanese peoples and societies. This entails keeping in mind their goals for the use of Japanese (for instance studying abroad or travel in a particular country or region) and tailoring their practice and learning to maximize exposure to local variants of the language, relevant cultural norms and authentic materials from the area.

As part of an immersive approach to language education, students are encouraged to use the target language within the classroom environment and to build confidence to use the target language outside the classroom. The approximate time commitment expected from students is 12 hours per week, including class time.

Assessment

Assessment task 1: Homework and Progress Test in Reading, Writing and Listening

Assessment task 2: Speaking Assessment

Assessment task 3: Final Test (Listening, Reading and Writing)

Minimum requirements

Attendance at tutorials is essential in this subject. Classes are based on a collaborative approach that involves essential work-shopping and interchange of ideas with other students and the tutor. A roll will be taken at each class. If you are late to class and not present when the roll is taken, it is your responsibility to tell your tutor at the end of that class so that your attendance can be recorded. Please note that if you are more than 30 minutes late, you will be noted as absent. Students must attend at least 85% of their classes. Students who fail to do so will be refused the opportunity to take or submit their final assessment (see Rule 3.8). In order to pass this subject, students must earn an overall total of 50 marks or more.

Required texts

GENKI 2 Lesson 23

• Banno, E. et al (2020). GENKI 2 (Third Edition): An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese. Japan: The Japan Times.
• Banno, E. et al (2020). GENKI 2 Workbook (Third Edition), An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese - Workbook. Japan: The Japan Times.

QUARTET 1 Lessons 1-4

• Yasui, A. Ide, Y. Doi, M. Hamada, H. Sakamoto, T. (2019). Qartet: Intermediate Japanese Across the Four Language Skills 1, Japan: The Japan Times.
• Yasui, A. Ide, Y. Doi, M. Hamada, H. Sakamoto, T. (2019). Qartet: Intermediate Japanese Across the Four Language Skills 1 [Workbook], Japan: The Japan Times.

Recommended texts

• Hasegawa, Y. (Ed.). (2018). The Cambridge handbook of Japanese linguistics. Cambridge University Press.
• Makino, S., & Tsutsui, M. (1999). A dictionary of basic Japanese grammar = Nihongo kihon bunpo? jiten (1st pbk. ed.). Japan Times.
• Makino, S., & Tsutsui, M. (1998). A dictionary of intermediate Japanese grammar = Nihongo bunpo? jiten?: chu?kyu?hen (First ed.). Japan Times.
• Makino, S., & Tsutsui, M. (2008). A dictionary of advanced Japanese grammar = Nihongo bunpo? jiten. Jo?kyu? hen. Japan Times.
• Oka, M., Tsutsui, M., Kond?, J., Emori, S., Hanai, Y., & Ishikawa, S. (2009). J?ky? e no tobira: kontentsu to maruchimedia de manabu nihongo?: Tobira gateway to advanced Japanese learning through content and multimedia: Vol. [1], 1st Edition (1st edition). Kuroshio Shuppan.
• Oka, M. (2010). Kitaeyo? kanjiryoku?: jo?kyu? e tsunageru kiso kanji 800?: jo?kyu? e no tobira?: kontentsu to maruchi media de manabu Nihongo = Power up your kanji?: 800 basic kanji as a gateway to advanced Japanese. Kurosio.

Other resources

JAPAN FOUNDATION
Students are strongly encouraged to visit the Japan Foundation library. The library holds a wide range of resources and boasts a largest collection of Japanese language learning material. The Japan Foundation is in the Central Park just across from Tower Building.

Level 4, Central Park, 28 Broadway, Chippendale, NSW 2008
Please take a lift to access to level 4, No escalators available to level 4.
Tel: (02) 8239-0011

UTS LIBRARY
The UTS library holds a variety of Japanese Language and Culture related resources available for loan or in Closed Reserve. Students can access these from the catalogue using, for instance, “Japanese language” as the keywords. The course number can also be used to identify resources in Closed Reserve.

Information on how to access library electronic resources is available at: http://www.lib.uts.edu.au/faq under ‘online access’. You will need a username and password to access library electronic resources like databases etc. This will be the username and password of your UTS Email account. If you wish to access library resources from outside UTS, you should read the information available at: http://www.lib.uts.edu.au/services/off_campus You will need a username and password to access library resources like databases etc from outside UTS. This will be the username and password of your UTS Email account (not your UTS Online account, which uses your student number). If you haven't yet activated your UTS Email account, please go to http://webmail.uts.edu.au If you have trouble activating your UTS email account, please visit one of the IT Support Centre counters at UTS, ring the ITD helpdesk on 9514 2222, or email them at itsc@uts.edu.au

Instructions on how to set up your computer to access the library's resources can be found at: http://www.lib.uts.edu.au/services/off_campus/access
The library web site also offers some online tutorials to help you to develop your Information skills:

• A tutorial about finding information on the web is available at:
• http://www.lib.uts.edu.au/information/tutorial_index
• A tutorial about using Catalyst for research and investigative assignments is at:
• http://www.lib.uts.edu.au/catalyst/

Details of library locations and hours are available on the Library’s home page.

This is just a brief list of the many Japanese Language and Culture related resources available in UTS libraries.
Reading and Writing

• Kano, C. Shimizu, Y. Takenaka, H. Ishii, E. Akutsu, S. (1993). Intermediate Kanji Book Vol. 1. Japan: Bonjinsha
• Nakamura, H. (2004). 500 Kanji through Picture Image. Japan: Kobundo
• Nihongo Kyoiku Kyozai Kenkyukai (ed) (2002). Japanese Writing Practice through Pictures and Topics. Japan: Senmon Kyoiku Shuppan.
• Tatematsu, K. Tateoka, Y. Matsumoto, T. Sato, T. (1992). Writing Letters in Japanese. Japan: The Japan Times.
• Tokyo Daigaku Kanji Kyozai Research Group. (1993). 250 Essential Kanji Vols. 1 & 2. Japan: Tuttle Books.
• Webb, J.H.M. (1990). A Guide to Modern Japanese Loanwords. Japan: The Japan Times.

OTHER REFERENCES

• Banno, E. et al (2011). GENKI 2 (Second Edition): An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese. Japan: The Japan Times.
• Banno, E. et al (2011). GENKI 2 Workbook (Second Edition), An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese – Workbook. Japan: The Japan Times.
• Koyama, S. (2007). J. Bridge for Beginners Vol. 1. Japan: Bonjinsha
  Koyama, S. (2007). J. Bridge for Beginners Vol. 2. Japan: Bonjinsha
  3A Network (1998). Minna no Nihongo Shokyû I. Japan: 3A Network
  Kano, C, Shimizu, Y, Takenaka, H. Ishii, E. Ishii (1989). Basic Kanji Book Vol.1. Japan: Bonjinsha
  Kano, C, Shimizu, Y, Takenaka, H. Ishii, E. (1989). Basic Kanji Book Vol. 2. Japan: Bonjinsha

ONLINE RESOURCES
For a wide selection of language and culture related resources available online refer to UTS Online.

FURTHER STUDY & RESEARCH ADVICE
A considerable amount of lecture time is devoted to practising using the language in a variety of real or simulated situations using authentic materials whenever possible. In order to maintain and consolidate those skills, students need to practise the language regularly with Japanese speaking friends or colleagues. Students will regularly be offered opportunities to meet Japanese background speakers. TV and radio news and media articles such as Nichigo Press (monthly local Japanese paper) are recommended to students to further develop their language skills and general knowledge about Japan.

• SBS -TV NHK News Mon-Sat 11:00-11:35
• SBS Radio01 (Digital) /1107kHz (AM radio) Tue, Thurs, Sat10:00PM-11:00PM

SBS Radio

http://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/japanese

SBS on Demand

http://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/japanese-news