Dr Penny Bailey
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Languages & Cultures School
JAPN1011 is a course for students beginning the study of Japanese. Students may take JAPN1011 only, or they may take JAPN1012 in the same semester. Students who have completed prior study of Japanese are not eligible to enrol in this course.
This course introduces students to the Japanese language and develops conversational skills for use in everyday situations such as social life and university life. Students also learn to read and write in Japanese using two phonetic syllabaries, hiragana and katakana. Students begin to gain cultural understanding through engaging with a foreign language, and develop effective language study strategies.
JAPN1011 is designed to introduce students to the Japanese language through learning the basic functions and associated grammar and vocabulary for use in everyday situations. In particular, students will learn to exchange personal information, identify things and people, talk about places and the locations of things, express likes or dislikes, talk about daily, past and future activities, and many more language functions. Students will learn to read and write hiragana and katakana (46 syllables each), and then focus on developing speaking and listening skills.
All classes will start from Week 1.
Course requirements
Assumed background
JAPN1011 assumes no prior knowledge of Japanese. Nobody who has completed Year 12 Japanese or nobody who has any equivalent or substantial prior experience of Japanese may enrol in this course. All students must complete a Japanese Language Questionnaire through our online Language Course Placement Advisor: https://courseplacements.languages-cultures.uq.edu.au/. Placement in the course is not confirmed until this is done.
Please also note that enrolment may be refused on the basis of such knowledge or abilities, and enrolment in a different course may be recommended. If a student enrols in a course for which they hold incompatible qualifications, they may be advised to cancel their enrolment, and continued enrolment may result in a forfeiture of credit for this course. Any misrepresentation in the placement process may be raised as a misconduct matter.
Recommended companion or co-requisite courses
We recommend completing the following courses at the same time:
JAPN1012
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
Year 12 Japanese or other competency in Japanese language, JAPN1010, JAPN1013.
Course staff
Course coordinator
Lecturer
Dr Penny Bailey
Ms Haruka Fukuda
Ms Sonia Broad
Miss Saffron Nyx
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Classes are not recorded. Students are strongly encouraged to attend Contacts and Tutorials in order to develop their skills in Japanese in the live environment.
Public holidays:
Alternative arrangements for affected students will be announced through the Blackboard site.
Class allocation:
In order to optimise the student experience, it may be necessary to reallocate students to a different class from their first choice. Before this happens, every effort will be made to enable students to voluntarily change into an alternative class that is suitable.
Please note: Teaching staff do not have access to the timetabling system to help with class allocation. Therefore, should you need help with your timetable and/or allocation of classes, please ensure you email hass.mytimetable@uq.edu.au from your UQ student email account with the following details:
- Full name,
- Student ID, and
- the Course Code
Additional information and support can be found here.
Aims and outcomes
JAPN1011 aims to develop communicative competence in spoken and written form at a practical level in Japanese, to introduce fundamental grammatical structures of Japanese, to raise awareness and understanding of the nature of Japanese and cultural aspects through studying its linguistic systems, and to acquire language learning strategies which will help the students take charge of their own learning and communication.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
read hiragana and katakana, the two phonetic scripts in Japanese;
LO2.
understand the Japanese text written in a combination of hiragana and katakana within the range of topics and functions studied;
LO3.
communicate in spoken form in standard Japanese using patterns and vocabulary of themes specified in the course content;
LO4.
understand the social and cultural aspects of Japanese society reflected in the language;
LO5.
continue to study the language independently using and expanding the basic knowledge studied in the course;
LO6.
be able to understand spoken Japanese covered during the semester;
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participation/ Student contribution |
Course placement
|
26/07/2024 5:00 pm |
|
| Quiz |
Blackboard Online Tasks
|
16% |
Modules A-F. Modules A-G. Modules A-J. Modules A-L. Modules A-N. Modules A-Q. Modules A-T. Modules A-X.
The weekly tasks open on Thursday morning at 8am, and they are due the following week, on Monday at 5pm. However, the task due in Week 11, covering Modules A-Q, is due on Tuesday 9am, as Monday that week is a public holiday. |
| Examination |
Writing Exam
|
20% |
28/08/2024
The Writing Exam is held during tutorial sessions, in the usual classroom, in Week 6. The tutorial session the student is enrolled in is considered to be the the due date and time for this assessment. |
| Presentation |
Oral Presentation 1
|
28% |
2/10/2024 - 4/10/2024
Sign up for a timeslot. The student's assigned timeslot will be considered the due date and time for this assessment. |
| Presentation |
Oral Presentation 2
|
36% |
4/11/2024 - 8/11/2024
Sign up for a timeslot. The student's assigned timeslot will be considered the due date and time for this assessment. |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Course placement
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Oral, Written
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution
- Due date
26/07/2024 5:00 pm
Task description
Students are required to have completed the placement questionnaire and received a placement in JAPN1011.
The link for the placement questionnaire is here: https://languages-cultures.uq.edu.au/study/whats-my-language-level
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This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
Placement in this course via this placement questionnaire is a hurdle requirement. No assessment items will be marked until this is completed. Failure to complete this task will result in a maximum grade of 3 for the course.Submission guidelines
https://languages-cultures.uq.edu.au/study/whats-my-language-level
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Students who are not able to complete this task by the due date must contact the Course Coordinator as soon as possible.
Blackboard Online Tasks
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 16%
- Due date
Modules A-F.
12/08/2024 5:00 pmModules A-G.
19/08/2024 5:00 pmModules A-J.
2/09/2024 5:00 pmModules A-L.
9/09/2024 5:00 pmModules A-N.
16/09/2024 5:00 pmModules A-Q.
8/10/2024 9:00 amModules A-T.
14/10/2024 5:00 pmModules A-X.
21/10/2024 5:00 pmThe weekly tasks open on Thursday morning at 8am, and they are due the following week, on Monday at 5pm.
However, the task due in Week 11, covering Modules A-Q, is due on Tuesday 9am, as Monday that week is a public holiday.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04, L05
Task description
The online tasks are multiple choice or short answer Blackboard tests, with questions based on content studied in the course. They are a maximum of 10 minutes. They are automatically marked by Blackboard and provide feedback to students after submission. The tasks are named according to the course modules that they assess (e.g. the task due on Monday of Week 4 assesses Modules A-F, which were covered in weeks 1-3).
Each task has 10 questions worth 0.2 marks each, totalling 2 marks per quiz (2% of final mark for the course) x 8 times during semester = 16%.
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This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Likewise, students are not permitted to receive help from any other person to complete this task.
Submission guidelines
Blackboard
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
This is a weekly task (due on the dates provided). It consolidates content covered in class that week, and feedback is provided immediately on submission of the task.
The task is open for 5 days before the due date.
Writing Exam
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
28/08/2024
The Writing Exam is held during tutorial sessions, in the usual classroom, in Week 6. The tutorial session the student is enrolled in is considered to be the the due date and time for this assessment.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04, L05
Task description
The Writing Exam is held in person, during tutorial sessions. It covers required content from Modules A to H, including knowledge of all hiragana and katakana. (Modules I & J are revision). Students will be required to write sentences in hiragana and katakana, demonstrating their grasp of the vocabulary and grammar taught in class. Kanji is not tested: only hiragana, katakana, and roomaji, or English answers will be accepted in accordance with the requirements of each task on the assessment. Handwriting will be marked with reference to the Genki textbook guidelines (see handwriting styles in the "Reading and Writing" section).
A practice exam will be provided during class.
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This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Likewise, students are not permitted to receive help from any other person to complete this task.
Students with exam adjustments in place should contact the Course Coordinator directly and apply through Unitask to activate them for this assessment.
Hurdle requirements
The Writing Exam is a hurdle requirement for the course. Students who fail to sit the assessment cannot receive a grade of higher than 3 for the course.Exam details
| Planning time | no planning time minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 40 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Oral Presentation 1
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 28%
- Due date
2/10/2024 - 4/10/2024
Sign up for a timeslot. The student's assigned timeslot will be considered the due date and time for this assessment.
- Learning outcomes
- L03, L04, L05
Task description
This is a live presentation, held in person. You will be presenting to a small group of peers from the course; please support each other by being engaged and courteous audience members. Students are required to sign up for a 1-hour session on the due date/s, and to attend for the entire 1 hour. The student's assigned timeslot will be considered the due date and time for this assessment.
Students will prepare and present a 2-3 minute self-introduction in Japanese. It should include name, hometown, nationality, occupation, age, and name of university, university year level, and major. It should also include a selection of the course content covered in Modules A-R which is suitable for use in a natural-sounding introduction. The self-introduction should not be read from a script—it should be memorised and presented at a natural speed, in a way that conveys the meaning of the content (ie not a monotone or "recited" style of delivery).
Students should familiarise themselves with the marking rubric before starting, so that they know what they are being assessed on. This is available in the assessment section of Blackboard.
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This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Likewise, students are not permitted to receive help from any other person to complete this task.
Students with exam adjustments in place should contact the Course Coordinator directly and apply through Unitask to activate them for this assessment.
Hurdle requirements
Oral Presentation 1 is a hurdle requirement for the course. Students who fail to give a presentation cannot receive a grade of higher than 3 for the course.Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Oral Presentation 2
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 36%
- Due date
4/11/2024 - 8/11/2024
Sign up for a timeslot. The student's assigned timeslot will be considered the due date and time for this assessment.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
Oral Presentation 2 is held in week 1 of the exam period. This assessment is completed in person, in pairs. Students will sign up for a 20-minute time slot with their partner.
There are three sections to Oral Presentation 2. Students present in pairs, but complete the final two sections individually. ALL sections are marked individually. The focus is on demonstrating a grasp of the content covered in class; other vocabulary or grammar, even if it is more advanced, will not be awarded higher marks. See the marking criteria in the Assessment section of Blackboard.
Section 1: Dialogue - in pairs (marked individually)
Present a 2-3 minute dialogue in a pair with a classmate (this can be any student enrolled in the course this semester). The scenario is you are two friends going out to eat a meal together, or shopping together, or a combination of both.
Each student must include in their own side of the dialogue:
- At least one “word that points” (see TB58)
- Describing the location of something or someone: e.g., XはYのまえです
- あります and/or います
- A description using an adjective
- Asking or telling the time
- All of the following particles: は (topic)・も (also)・sentence-final ね・sentence-finalよ・object を・action in a placeで・directional particleに or へ
- Asking what something is
- Saying what something is not: Noun + じゃないです
- A present tense verb
- A past tense verb
- A frequency sentence
- Inviting someone to do something ませんか
This should be a dialogue, where you ask each other questions and respond to the answers. It should not be a speech. No notes are permitted (see the “Delivery and Fluency” section of the criteria sheet); the dialogue must be memorised and spoken in a natural way. Props are fine but are not awarded any extra marks.
The students must prepare this dialogue themselves, without help from any other person.
Section 2: Q & A - Individual
Students will be asked questions that follow up on the details included in the dialogue, and questions about themselves, covering content studied in class.
This part of the assessment task is to be completed in-person.
Section 3: Reading aloud - Individual
After the dialogue and Q&A section, each student will be provided with a paragraph written in hiragana, katakana, and numerals, using vocabulary and grammar from the course.
They will be asked to read the paragraph aloud in a way that shows they understand the meaning. See criteria sheet for ways to convey meaning.
This part of the assessment task is to be completed in-person.
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This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Likewise, students are not permitted to receive help from any other person to complete this task.
Students with exam adjustments in place should contact the Course Coordinator directly and apply through Unitask to activate them for this assessment.
Hurdle requirements
Oral Presentation 2 is a hurdle requirement for the course. Students who fail to give a presentation cannot receive a grade of higher than 3 for the course.Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student does not use communication strategies and barely attempts to communicate at all. The student is unable to use most basic script or form sentences in written and spoken Japanese. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student does not use communication strategies and demonstrates little or no understanding of written or spoken Japanese. Pronunciation is frequently incomprehensible and speech is characterised by frequent one-word utterances. Written Japanese is extremely limited in range of structures and vocabulary, with frequent errors in form and use of scripts. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: The student hardly uses communication strategies and demonstrates a limited understanding of spoken and written Japanese. Pronunciation is frequently incomprehensible. The student speaks haltingly, relying heavily on memorisation. There are frequent errors in both speech and writing; and in both the form and use of scripts. *OR, the student has not completed all hurdle assessments. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student does not use communication strategies effectively. Comprehension of written and spoken Japanese is generally good but details may be missed or misunderstood. The student's pronunciation is generally comprehensible but some lapses occur. The student tends to use formulaic expressions rather than original utterances, and uses a narrow range of vocabulary. The student usually uses characters accurately, however, errors occasionally affect the intended meaning. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student occasionally uses effective communication strategies and understands most written and spoken Japanese when vocabulary and structures which are introduced in the course are used. The student's pronunciation is generally comprehensible but some lapses occur. Fluency is subject to fluctuation. The student attempts to use a range of characters, vocabulary and structures, with occasional attempts at creativity. While errors occur, they do not on the whole affect the intended meaning. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student occasionally uses effective communication strategies and understands written and spoken Japanese well when vocabulary and structures which are introduced in the course are used. The student uses comprehensible pronunciation and generally responds fluently and appropriately. In speech and writing, the student uses a range of vocabulary and structures although accuracy of use fluctuates. Creative use of language may often be attempted. The student uses characters introduced with a high degree of accuracy. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student effectively uses communication strategies and is always able to understand both written and spoken Japanese when vocabulary and structures which are introduced in the course are used. The student uses consistently comprehensible pronunciation and responds fluently, appropriately and confidently. In speech and writing the student uses a wide range of vocabulary and structures with accuracy, and attempts to use language creatively. The student uses characters introduced in the course accurately. |
Additional course grading information
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
In order to pass the course, students must have been placed in this course, and sit the hurdle requirement assessments: Writing Exam, Oral Presentation 1, and Oral Presentation 2. Students who fail to submit one or more of these assessments will not be eligible for a grade above 3.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
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Learning resources
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Library resources
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ﾠLearning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
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Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
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Contacts and Tutorials Contacts and tutorials are taught in the same format. These are in-person, interactive sessions. The focus is on reading and writing hiragana and katakana, listening and speaking skills, and activities in the Genki textbook and workbook. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Policies and procedures
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- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
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