300-level

JAPA317
Advanced Japanese Language A
Description
The purpose of this course is to prepare students to, on the one hand, conduct research using Japanese materials and, on the other hand, for the work environment through practical training in writing, communicating and giving spoken presentations in Japanese. In addition, the course aims to provide some 'authentic,' real-life experience in using Japanese, and to build community links, through engagement with the Japanese Community/Community of Practice and Learning Community. Students will be given the opportunity to further develop their communicative competence and a variety of other skills through project work. JAPA 317 will build upon the prerequisite courses, JAPA 326 Advancing Japanese B and JAPA305 Japanese Language 3.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
30 points
Prerequisites
Subject to approval of the Programme Head.
Restrictions
JAPA414
JAPA318
Advanced Japanese Language B
Description
The purpose of this course is to prepare students to, on the one hand, conduct research using Japanese materials and, on the other hand, for the work environment through practical training in writing, communicating and giving oral presentations in Japanese. In addition, the course aims to provide some 'authentic,' real-life experience in using Japanese, and to build community links, through engagement with the Japanese Community/Community of Practice and Learning Community. Students will be given the opportunity to further develop their communicative competence and a variety of other skills through project work and field trips. JAPA 318 will build upon the prerequisite course, JAPA 317 Advancing Japanese A.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
30 points
Prerequisites
JAPA317 or equivalent subject to approval of the Programme Head.
Restrictions
JAPA415
JAPA325
Advancing Japanese A
Description
This course builds upon JAPA 215. Teaching will focus on the four basic language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. By the end of the course students will have acquired a knowledge of upper intermediate / advanced level Japanese and be familiar with complex socio-cultural issues in modern Japan. As well as text-based learning, there will be a focus on task and project-based learning, which will equip students better to apply their language abilities in the workforce or in postgraduate-level learning.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
30 points
Prerequisites
JAPA215 or JAPA216, or placement test.
Restrictions
JAPA205, JAPA305, JAPA315, JAPA319
JAPA326
Advancing Japanese B
Description
This course builds upon JAPA 325. Teaching will focus on the four basic language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. By the end of the course students will have acquired advanced Japanese language ability and be familiar with complex socio-cultural issues in modern Japan. As well as text-based learning, there will be a focus on task and project-based learning, which will equip students better to apply their language abilities in the workforce or in postgraduate-level learning.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
30 points
Prerequisites
JAPA325, or placement test.
Restrictions
JAPA305, JAPA315
JAPA395
Japanese Professional and Community Engagement
Description
This is a professional and community engagement course designed specifically for students specializing in Japanese. The course provides an opportunity for the practical application of students’ Japanese skills and theoretical and research issues in an authentic Japanese business or community environment with faculty supervision, guidance, and evaluation.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Semester Two 2024
Points
30 points
Prerequisites
JAPA325 or equivalent
Restrictions
JAPA495

Not Offered Courses in 2024

300-level

JAPA307
Extension Japanese
Description
This course aims to extend students' understanding of Japanese language beyond that which is normally achieved by completing JAPA325 and JAPA326 alone. Proficiency in the use of language appropriate to a variety of situations and materials, such as understanding media material, is enhanced in a way that will be of practical value in their future careers.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024
For further information see JAPA307 course details
Points
30 points