Module Code - Title:
JA4247
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JAPANESE LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND SOCIETY 5
Year Last Offered:
2026/7
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
JA4246
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module is set at B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
This module consolidates and extends students' abilities in listening and reading comprehension, spoken and written intermediate level Japanese. It also introduces translation from Japanese to English of a variety of literary and other contemporary texts.
Syllabus:
This syllabus is set at B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Listening practice consolidating functions and vocabulary studied up to now; authentic listening from a variety of sources. Speaking practice involving further use of polite language; presentations about work experience and current affairs; spoken summaries of broadcast and reading material at various levels. Reading of authentic or near-authentic passages at intermediate level. Translation of a variety passages into English. Writing practice involving summaries, descriptions, and letters of various levels of formality. Study of a further 170 kanji, to bring the total to 550 characters. Introduction of authentic material by modern Japanese authors.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
infer meaning from various kinds of spoken and written texts in Japanese;
draw conclusions to justify their own opinionsabout spoken and written content
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
justify their opinions on aspects of Japanese culture and society;
follow their own interests in conducting independent research into aspects of Japanese culture and society.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
present in correct intermediate-level spoken or written Japanese, their conclusions on topics relating to current issues;
demonstrate the ability to use correctly a further 170 kanji.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Students will spent class time practicing listening comprehension of various kinds, reading and speaking about a wide range of contemporary issues and writing reports and essays as well as literary and other translations from Japanese to English.
Prime Texts:
Kano C. et al (1993)
Intermediate Kanji
, Bonjinsha
Miura, A. and M. Oka (1998)
Rapid Reading Japanese
, Japan Times
San A Network (1998)
Minna no Nihongo II
, San A Publishers
University of Tokyo Kanji Research Group (1998)
250 Essential Kanji for Everyday Use
, Tuttle
Other Relevant Texts:
Watt, Y. I and R. Rubinger (1998)
Readers Guide to Intermediate Japanese
, University of Hawai'i
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BACHELOR OF ARTS
BACHELOR OF ARTS (PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS)
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN APPLIED LANGUAGES
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CONTEMPORARY DANCE
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN IRISH DANCE
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN IRISH MUSIC
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN JOURNALISM AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN VOICE
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN WORLD MUSIC
BACHELOR OF ARTS INTERNATIONAL ADVANCED ACCESS
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Autumn
Module Leader:
erika.marcet@ul.ie