Dr Natsuko Akagawa
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
In this course, students will learn ways of expressing opinions, complaints, reminiscences about the past; speaking modestly about oneself; asking for and giving advice; reporting incidents; instructing people to do things; and making resolutions. The course will enhance students' communicative competence in the four macro skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) and develop linguistic, cultural competency and critical thinking appropriate for intermediate level. JAPN3020 is for students in intermediate level and continues on from JAPN3010. Students who have completed JAPN31** coded and higher-level courses are not eligible to enrol in this course.
Introduction to grammar and script follows the content of the GENKI Book II (3rd Edition) and GENKI Workbook II (3rd Edition). Students will develop their use of the four macro skills through participation in a variety of activities during class time and through out-of-class activities. Students will acquire knowledge and culturally adequate attitudes to communicate effectively through various forms and expressions in Japanese and develop cultural awareness and sensitivity through deeper understanding of social and cultural aspects of Japanese society reflected and embedded in the language. Students will also build resilience and the ability to learn through self-reflection, interaction with peers and teachers. Full attendance and active participation in classes are encouraged.
Course requirements
Assumed background
This course is for students who have completed JAPN2101 or JAPN3010 or equivalent. Students new to Japanese at UQ must complete a Japanese Language Questionnaire through our online Language Course Placement Advisor: https://courseplacements.languages-cultures.uq.edu.au/. Please use UQ credentials/email to fill in this form.
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.
Students who do not fulfil those prerequisites, but who have an equivalent knowledge of Japanese (e.g. from equivalent formal prerequisites gained interstate or overseas, or from residence in Japan) are permitted to enrol in this course if they have been placed here via the online Language Course Placement Advisor.
Students who have completed JAPN3101 or above are not eligible to enrol in this course. This also means that students placed/enrolled in JAPN3020 are not permitted to enrol in JAPN1011 or JAPN1012 or JAPN2021 or JAPN2022 or JAPN3102 or any JAPN31xx or JAPN32xx code courses at the same time. Students are also not permitted to backtrack to lower levels in Japanese language studies. Students are advised to check the prerequisites for each course carefully.
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Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
JAPN2101 or JAPN3010 or equivalent
Recommended prerequisites
We recommend completing the following courses before enrolling in this one:
JAPN3002 or JAPN3030
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
JAPN2020, JAPN3001, JAPN3003
Course staff
Course coordinator
Dr Mayumi Parry
Lecturer
Dr Natsuko Akagawa
Dr Mayumi Parry
Dr Kaz Hagiwara
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
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
- to accurately and appropriately use a range of expressions, linguistic forms, characters (kanji) and vocabularies (jyukugo) themes in Japanese.
- to acquire knowledge and culturally adequate attitude to communicate effectively through various forms and expressions in Japanese.
- to develop cultural awareness and sensitivity through deeper understanding of social and cultural aspects of Japanese society reflected and embedded in the language.
- to build resilience, confidence, and the ability to learn through self-reflection, interaction with peers and teachers in class.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Employ Japanese linguistic tools (a range of expressions, linguistic forms, characters, and vocabularies etc) acquired in class to engage in effective interaction.
LO2.
Demonstrate, relate and value culturally sensitive approaches to interact with respect in Japanese by applying particular language forms and attitudes.
LO3.
Generate and formulate effective communication strategy by understanding self and others by comprehensively applying cultural knowledge acquired in class.
LO4.
Expand the knowledge and resilience acquired in class to communicate effectively across cultures/in other contexts/develop intercultural communication skills.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participation/ Student contribution |
Independent Task
|
10% |
Chapter 20 (Week 4) 16/08/2024 3:00 pm Chapter 21 (Week 6) 30/08/2024 3:00 pm Chapter 22 (Week 9) 20/09/2024 3:00 pm Chapter 23 (Week 12) 18/10/2024 3:00 pm |
| Examination |
Writing
|
25% |
11/09/2024
Week 8 Second Session |
| Examination |
Writing and reading exam
|
32% |
9/10/2024
Week 11 Second session |
| Presentation |
Oral Presentation
|
33% |
2/11/2024 - 8/11/2024
Students are able to sign-up to their preferred time slots during the designated days [TBA] of the exam period. |
Assessment details
Independent Task
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
Chapter 20 (Week 4) 16/08/2024 3:00 pm
Chapter 21 (Week 6) 30/08/2024 3:00 pm
Chapter 22 (Week 9) 20/09/2024 3:00 pm
Chapter 23 (Week 12) 18/10/2024 3:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01
Task description
This task is to reflect students' ongoing independent study and demonstrate their ability to accurately understand the meanings of Japanese characters, vocabulary and phrases addressed in Chapters 20, 21, 22, 23 of the prescribed textbook/workbook. Online tasks will be through Blackboard and will be made available on Week 4, Week 6, Week 9 and Week 12 (4 times during the semester). The Schedule will be posted on Blackboard. Each task will weigh 2.5% of the final mark for the course. Students are allowed to consult the textbook, dictionaries and their own notes. Students’ first attempt will be submitted and assessed.
We encourage students not to leave the tasks until the last minute and to plan their workload so they can meet assessment deadlines.
Use of AI / MT in this assessment
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.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
The first task is due in Week 4, following the census date. The tasks are accessible five days prior to the due date. Completing these tasks promptly is crucial to maintain the sequence of content covered in class.
Writing
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
11/09/2024
Week 8 Second Session
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
This task is to demonstrate that students can accurately apply a range of expressions, linguistic forms, characters and vocabularies learnt in this course.
The task is for students to write an essay using the grammatical structures and expressions that they learnt in this course. Students will write in Japanese (approximately 360-400 characters) on the topic specified in the task sheet. The topics will be from Genki textbook 2, workbook 2 (Chapters 20 and 21) and topics addressed in class.
Working time 60 minutes (with 10 mins reading time). Held during students' second session for the week.
Use of AI / MT in this assessment
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.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 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.
It is important to complete this task before the semester break and next assessment. Timely completion is essential to support sequence of content covered in class.
Writing and reading exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 32%
- Due date
9/10/2024
Week 11 Second session
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
The aim of this assessment is to evaluate students’ ability to identify and apply accurately and appropriately a range of expressions and linguistic forms, comprehend their meanings and their specified readings, and apply these in written form using kanji and jukugo learnt in this course.
The assessment involves a series of short reading and writing tasks that test various reading and writing skills and students' linguistic knowledge and accuracy of use. Questions include, sentence completion (for example: matching/ multiple choice for adequate grammar forms/structures), reading comprehension and writing. It covers material from what has been covered in Week 1- 10 [Genki Book 2 (3rd Ed) Chapters 20- 23 ].
Use of AI / MT in this assessment
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.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Open Book examination |
| Materials | Physical dictionary, prescribed textbook, and own handwritten notes. |
| Exam platform | Learn.UQ |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Blackboard
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Oral Presentation
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 33%
- Due date
2/11/2024 - 8/11/2024
Students are able to sign-up to their preferred time slots during the designated days [TBA] of the exam period.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
The aim of this assessment is to evaluate the mastery of content studied in this course and the ability to apply it in a real-life situation. Students will deliver a presentation on one of the themes covered in class. The topics will be provided in class and posted on Blackboard approximately three weeks before the presentation.
The task is for students to demonstrate their ability to interact in social settings by effectively applying what is learnt in this course. It is also an opportunity for students to practice in a mock real-life situation to engage in information exchange and negotiation including in formal settings.
This is an individual task. The duration of this assessment will be approximately 8 min.
The task is for students to conduct a formal presentation (3-4 minutes) in Japanese to examiners who will perform as their guests/clients etc. There will be a Q & A session after the presentation.
Students are required to:
- choose one of the topics provided
- collect relevant information through the internet, books, newspapers, journals and/or magazines etc. As far as they are consistent, students can use any UQ referencing style.
- create a presentation material using PowerPoint
- submit their presentation material via Blackboard
Use of AI / MT in this assessment
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.
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.
This is an end of semester assessment during the exam period. Approved extensions will be rescheduled based on assessors' availability.
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: Fails to demonstrate most or all of the basic requirements of the course. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates clear deficiencies in understanding and applying fundamental concepts; communicates information or ideas in ways that are frequently incomplete or confusing and give little attention to the conventions of the discipline. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Demonstrates superficial or partial or faulty understanding of the fundamental concepts of the field of study and limited ability to apply these concepts; presents undeveloped or inappropriate or unsupported arguments; communicates information or ideas with lack of clarity and inconsistent adherence to the conventions of the discipline. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates adequate understanding and application of the fundamental concepts of the field of study; develops routine arguments or decisions and provides acceptable justification; communicates information and ideas adequately in terms of the conventions of the discipline. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates sound understanding of fundamental concepts of the field of study; evidence of ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; develops or adapts convincing arguments and provides coherent justification; communicates information and ideas clearly and fluently in terms of the conventions of the discipline. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates very good understanding off fundamental concepts of the field of study; frequent evidence of originality in defining and analysing issues or problems and in creating solutions; uses a level, style and means of communication appropriate to the discipline and the audience. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates excellent understanding of fundamental concepts of the field of study; consistent evidence of substantial originality and insight in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem solving approaches; critically evaluates problems, their solutions and implications. |
Additional course grading information
The above descriptors are generic in nature. Since knowledge and the various language skills develop at different rates depending on the individual, students may exhibit behaviours from two or more grade levels in different skills and knowledge areas. The final grade will be determined on the basis of the total marks awarded for the various assessment tasks.
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
While we encourage students to use opportunities to practise Japanese with native speakers or fellow students/friends/family members, it is regarded as "plagiarism" if they have their oral presentation scripts or any other assessment items written or corrected/edited by a native speaker/friends/family members or another student.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Learning 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 |
General contact hours |
Writing Students will model their own writing on types of Japanese text introduced in the course. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
General contact hours |
Reading Students will be involved in various reading tasks using material in the textbook workbook and other in-class activities. Activities foster reading skills and strategies. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
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General contact hours |
Speaking and Listening Students will interact during class for various purposes and using various styles of Japanese in addition to using the audio resources to understand the structure of Japanese conversations. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
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General contact hours |
Form Focus Students will focus on structural aspects of the language and writing system at sentence and text levels and develop their formal knowledge of the structure of Japanese. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Additional learning activity information
This course will cover from Chapters 20 to 23 of An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese (Genki Book 2, 3rd Edition) [Prescribed textbook and workbook]
Attendance and active involvement in class activities are essential for this course. As an independent learner, you are encouraged to preview the relevant sections of the textbook before class and review your notes afterwards. Having study buddies is also an effective and enjoyable way to enhance your study skills. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to approach your teacher for advice.
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.