JAPANESE 131
Japanese Language 1B
Please note: this is archived course information from 2021 for JAPANESE 131.
Description
This course is a continuation of JAPANESE 130 and is for those who have passed JAPANESE 130 or who have achieved NCEA Level 2 or equivalent in Japanese.
The course aims to further develop the basic proficiency in modern Japanese necessary to communicate in limited situations. The course will use a range of exercises and activities to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills as well as strategies to enhance and support these skills. The course will introduce some sociocultural aspects directly related to language-use situations.
The prescribed textbook can be obtained from the Ubiq university bookshop. Students must attend the plenary lecture plus streamed classes.
Availability 2021
Semester 2
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator(s) Reiko Kondo
Reading/Texts
Genki I: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 3rd ed. (textbook and workbook)
Assessment
Coursework + exam
Points
JAPANESE 131: 15 points
Prerequisites
JAPANESE 130 or approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restrictions
May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed