Module Code - Title:
JA4913
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JAPANESE FOR BUSINESS 3
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
JA4912
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module is set at A2+ on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
To consolidate further students' abilty to understand, speak, read and write Japanese and to further their understanding of Japanese culture and society, particularly relating to the world of work.
Syllabus:
This syllabus is set at A2+ on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Understanding of instructions, needs and wants, descriptions of events in order. Speaking exercises explaining actions in sequence, telling stories, making requests and asking permission. Reading more demanding and authentic passages about Japanese life and society. Written exercises concentrating on descriptions and narratives; also memos, letters and notes. Study of a further 170 kanji to bring the total up to 250 characters. Discussion of modern Japanese culture, literature and films.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
arrange and generate information from non-specialist spoken and written texts related to the target language community
construct more complex descriptions and narratives relating to a broader range of topics
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
justify opinions about topical issues related to target language cultures
plan and monitor own strategies for effective long-term language learning
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
demonstrate linguistic and cultural awareness in the completion of communicative tasks
communicate effectively in less predictable situations
read and write a further 170 kanji.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Class time will centre on language practise in listening, speaking reading and writing in the target language. There will also be one lecture a week discussing aspects of contemporary Japanese society.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
San A Network (1998)
Minna No Nihongo I
, San A Publishers
University of Tokyo Kanji Research Group (1993)
250 Essential Kanji for Everyday Use Vol I
, Tuttle
University of Tokyo Kanji Research Group (1993)
250 Essential Kanji for Everyday Use Vol II
, Tuttle
Other Relevant Texts:
Hadmitzky w., and M. Spahn (1981)
Kanji and Kana: a Handbook and Dictionary of the Japanese Writing System
, Tuttle
Kingston J. (2004)
Japan's Quiet Transformation
, Routledge Curzon
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Autumn
Module Leader:
kaori.frizelle@ul.ie