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JPN311 Advanced Japanese 2: Language for Work and Study

Course Coordinator:Maki Ramsey (mramsey@usc.edu.au) School:School of Business and Creative Industries

2024Semester 2

UniSC Sunshine Coast

 Blended learning Most of your course is on campus but you may be able to do some components of this course online.

Please go to usc.edu.au for up to date information on the
teaching sessions and campuses where this course is usually offered.

What is this course about?

Description

This course is suitable for students continuing from intermediate level Japanese or coming to the University with an equivalent background in Japanese. This course will allow you to further develop your language abilities, particularly in more professional situations such as the workplace or further study in Japanese. You will have opportunities to research and explore language that relates to future aspirations in both study and work. Crucially, this will develop your ability to communicate interculturally, contributing towards creating a more peaceful and inclusive world (SDG16).

How will this course be delivered?

Activity Hours Beginning Week Frequency
Blended learning
Learning materials – Interactive online learning activities. 1hr Week 1 12 times
Tutorial/Workshop 1 – Scheduled face to face workshops. 1hr Week 1 12 times
Tutorial/Workshop 2 – Scheduled face to face workshops. 1hr Week 1 12 times

Course Topics

  • Honorific language and negotiating formal situations
  • Advanced gramatical structures
  • Formal and academic writing
  • Adapting language to different situations
  • ことわざ (Proverbs)
  • Translation
  • Education in Japan
  • Politics in Japan
  • Future of Japan

What level is this course?

300 Level (Graduate)

Demonstrating coherence and breadth or depth of knowledge and skills. Independent application of knowledge and skills in unfamiliar contexts. Meeting professional requirements and AQF descriptors for the degree. May require pre-requisites where discipline specific introductory or developing knowledge or skills is necessary. Normally undertaken in the third or fourth full-time study year of an undergraduate program.

What is the unit value of this course?

12 units

How does this course contribute to my learning?

Course Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, you should be able to... Graduate Qualities Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming...
1 Draw upon a developing knowledge of Japanese language and culture to communicative practices to express and present themselves appropriately across a variety of mediums and contexts. Knowledgeable
Engaged
2 Draw on a variety of communicative resources to comprehend, analyse and express ideas in multilingual and intercultural contexts. Knowledgeable
Creative and critical thinker
Empowered
Engaged
3 Demonstrate independent ability to learn modes of communication appropriate to their own needs and aspirations. Creative and critical thinker
Empowered
Engaged

Am I eligible to enrol in this course?

Refer to the UniSC Glossary of terms for definitions of “pre-requisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites”.

Pre-requisites

JPN211 or JPN300 or JPN301 or JPN310

Co-requisites

Not applicable

Anti-requisites

Not applicable

Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (where applicable)

It is assumed the student can act as an independent user of Japanese. This means being able to speak on a number of topics related to themselves and their interests and deal with most situations that arise in regular, daily life.

How am I going to be assessed?

Grading Scale

Standard Grading (GRD)

High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL).

Details of early feedback on progress

Early feedback will be provided through the Mastery Tasks.

Assessment tasks

Delivery mode Task No. Assessment Product Individual or Group Weighting % What is the duration / length? When should I submit? Where should I submit it?
All 1 Written Piece Individual 40% 
Dependent on component. See Canvas for details.
 Refer to Format Online Submission
All 2 Oral and Written Piece Individual 25% 
10 minutes presentation + report (1200 hand written characters)
 Week 12 In Class
All 3 Oral and Written Piece Group 35% 
Determined by interaction type.
 Exam Period To be Negotiated
All - Assessment Task 1:Mastery Tasks
Goal: 
These tasks are designed to apply the language skills you are developing, demonstrate your abilities and receive ongoing feedback on your performance. Using a variety of media, language registers and your own creativity, you will complete a series of tasks either individually or in groups throughout the semester.
Product: Written Piece
Format: 
Each task will be related to content covered in classes and will be submitted through Canvas during weeks 3, 6, 9 & 12.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Ability to comprehend instructions and produce appropriate responses
 1 2
2 
Use Japanese across a variety of modalities and contexts
 1
3 
Demonstrate developing Japanese linguistic and cultural knowledge
 1 3
All - Assessment Task 2:Project work
Goal: 
In the project, you will carry out a research-based project on a topic of your choice, which relates to Japan. Collect and analyse materials relating to your topic, write a research paper and present it in class in Japanese using audio/visual aids.Through the project, you will develop research skills for conducting projects on Japanese related topics; enhance your competence in formal academic Japanese (in both spoken and written language) and gain better understanding of Japanese culture and society
Product: Oral and Written Piece
Format: 
The in-class presentation will be approximately 10 minutes including appropriate audio-visual materials. The report will be submitted one week after the presentation and will have approximately 1200 characters. It is expected that students will work individually on this project. Students are required to keep all the drafts and working documents as a way of proving that the work is their own.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Oral presentation: grammar and vocabulary;
 1 3
2 
Communication strategies;
 2
3 
Fluency and pronunciation;
 2
4 
Reflection
 2
All - Assessment Task 3:Interaction assessment
Goal: 
Participate in an extended interaction in Japanese to complete a task selected by the instructor. You will need to work with other group members, employing speaking, listening, reading and writing skills to complete the task. Examples include planning an event, making a poster or creating a schedule for a visiting international student.
Product: Oral and Written Piece
Format: 
To be negotiated with the course coordinator.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Effectively communicate ideas and concepts in appropriate language
 1 2
2 
Produce output that demonstrates ability to apply linguistic and cultural knowledge connected to Japanese learning.
 2
3 
Demonstrate ability to use a variety of communicative strategies to work effectively in a collaborative environment using Japanese language.
 1 2

Directed study hours

A 12-unit course will have total of 150 learning hours which will include directed study hours (including online if required), self-directed learning and completion of assessable tasks. Student workload is calculated at 12.5 learning hours per one unit.

What resources do I need to undertake this course?

Please note: Course information, including specific information of recommended readings, learning activities, resources, weekly readings, etc. are available on the course Canvas site– Please log in as soon as possible.

Prescribed text(s) or course reader

Please note that you need to have regular access to the resource(s) listed below. Resources may be required or recommended.

Required? Author Year Title Edition Publisher
Required 岡まゆみ,筒井通雄,近藤純子 2009 とびら n/a Kurosio Publishers

Specific requirements

Not applicable

How are risks managed in this course?

Risk assessments have been performed for all laboratory classes and a moderate level of health and safety risk exists. Moderate risks are those associated with laboratory work such as working with chemicals and hazardous substances. You will be required to undertake laboratory induction training and it is also your responsibility to review course material, search online, discuss with lecturers and peers and understand the health and safety risks associated with your specific course of study and to familiarise yourself with the University’s general health and safety principles by reviewing the online induction training for students, and following the instructions of the University staff

What administrative information is relevant to this course?

Assessment: Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is the ethical standard of university participation.  It ensures that students graduate as a result of proving they are competent in their discipline.  This is integral in maintaining the value of academic qualifications. Each industry has expectations and standards of the skills and knowledge within that discipline and these are reflected in assessment.

Academic integrity means that you do not engage in any activity that is considered to be academic fraud; including plagiarism, collusion or outsourcing any part of any assessment item to any other person.  You are expected to be honest and ethical by completing all work yourself and indicating in your work which ideas and information were developed by you and which were taken from others. You cannot provide your assessment work to others. You are also expected to provide evidence of wide and critical reading, usually by using appropriate academic references.

In order to minimise incidents of academic fraud, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks, when submitted to Canvas, are electronically checked through Turnitin.  This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work to which Turnitin has access.

Assessment: Additional Requirements

Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying:

The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4%
The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale
You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct

Assessment: Submission penalties

Late submission of assessment tasks may be penalised at the following maximum rate: 
- 5% (of the assessment task's identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. 
- 10% (of the assessment task's identified value) for the third day - 20% (of the assessment task's identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. 
- A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome.

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The SafeUniSC Specialist Service is a Student Wellbeing service that provides free and confidential support to students who may have experienced or observed behaviour that could cause fear, offence or trauma. To contact the service call 07 5430 1226 or email studentwellbeing@usc.edu.au.

Study help

For help with course-specific advice, for example what information to include in your assessment, you should first contact your tutor, then your course coordinator, if needed.

If you require additional assistance, the Learning Advisers are trained professionals who are ready to help you develop a wide range of academic skills. Visit the Learning Advisers web page for more information, or contact Student Central for further assistance: +61 7 5430 2890 or studentcentral@usc.edu.au.

Wellbeing Services

Student Wellbeing provide free and confidential counselling on a wide range of personal, academic, social and psychological matters, to foster positive mental health and wellbeing for your academic success.

To book a confidential appointment go to Student Hub, email studentwellbeing@usc.edu.au or call 07 5430 1226.

AccessAbility Services

Ability Advisers ensure equal access to all aspects of university life. If your studies are affected by a disability, learning disorder mental health issue, injury or illness, or you are a primary carer for someone with a disability or who is considered frail and aged, AccessAbility Services can provide access to appropriate reasonable adjustments and practical advice about the support and facilities available to you throughout the University.

To book a confidential appointment go to Student Hub, email AccessAbility@usc.edu.au or call 07 5430 2890.

Links to relevant University policy and procedures

For more information on Academic Learning & Teaching categories including:

  • Assessment: Courses and Coursework Programs
  • Review of Assessment and Final Grades
  • Supplementary Assessment
  • Central Examinations
  • Deferred Examinations
  • Student Conduct
  • Students with a Disability

For more information, visit https://www.usc.edu.au/explore/policies-and-procedures#academic-learning-and-teaching

Student Charter

UniSC is committed to excellence in teaching, research and engagement in an environment that is inclusive, inspiring, safe and respectful. The Student Charter sets out what students can expect from the University, and what in turn is expected of students, to achieve these outcomes.

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