Module Code - Title:
JA4212
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JAPANESE LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND SOCIETY 2
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module is set at A2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
To give an overview of Japanese culture and society from 1945 to today by means of texts and visual material. To conclude the revision of grammatical structures and kanji enabling students to use them with a high degree of fluency and correctness.
Syllabus:
This syllabus is set at A2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
Lecture: Japanese history, society and institutions; Tutorials: a) analysis of literary and other texts to provide further access to the topics discussed in the lecture while at the same time further developing reading techniques; b) Grammar work continued, listening comprehension. Autonomous Project work utilizing CALL facilities.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: * identify and discuss in Japanese the main periods in Japanese history * evaluate and interpret, in Japanese, modern literary texts and films * use a broad of range of grammatical structures and vocabulary revised and introduced during the semester with an appropriate level of correctness
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: * demonstrate critical awareness in presenting their individual analyses of cultural, social and other topics studied in the semester *
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
A one-hour lecture common to all Humanities and Business students studying Japanese will be supported by a tutorial in which texts and materials related to the lecture will be discussed in Japanese. Two tutorial hours will be devoted to advanced language work, exercises and text work. One hour will be spent working on autonomous project work. Students will be engaged in active learning both inside and outside the classroom and will be encouraged to develop autonomous language learning strategies.
Planning and carrying out autonomous work will encourage learners to be proactive; The further development of verbal and written skills in Japanese will foster the development of more articulate learners.
Lectures on Japanese culture and society will foster greater intercultural awareness.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
3A Network (2012)
Minna no Nihongo Shokyuu I
, 3A Network
Makino, S. and Tsuitsui, M. (1989)
A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar
, Japan Times
(2003)
Pocket Kenkyusha Japanese Dictionary
, Oxford
Hoshino, S., Wada, M. (2002)
Short Short: A Selection
, Rironsha
Mason, R.H.P. and Caiger, J.G. (1997)
A History of Japan
, Tuttle
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BAAPLAUFA - APPLIED LANGUAGES
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
Akie.Nagahashi@ul.ie