Unit Outline

This unit builds on Japanese 2A and 2B to consolidate the grammar, vocabulary and kanji foundation built during students' study at the beginner-intermediate level. In addition to focusing on developing students' ability to read Japanese texts (through kanji reading and writing practice as well as grammar comprehension), the unit also aims to expand students' speaking and listening skills and the socio-cultural knowledge needed for effective communication. Through use of the designated textbook, supported by selected supplementary materials, the unit aims to integrate the Internet and related technologies such as online dictionaries and reference guides into the language learning process. Students will be required to access online materials for self-study and classroom preparation in order to accelerate their learning, particularly of new kanji and grammar, and their project work. Emphasis will be given to equipping students with the skills necessary to become independent Japanese language learners.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Demonstrate sophisticated capability to use a range of electronic and/or on-line resources to successfully search and comprehend new and unknown words, kanji and phrases.
2.	Demonstrate thorough knowledge of taught Kanji, vocabulary and grammar points.
3.	Demonstrate sophisticated writing and reading skills related to the content studied throughout the semester.
4.	Research and demonstrate understanding of Japanese culture and Japanese social and cultural conventions underlying the learning material texts.
5.	Construct an oral delivery around written material studied and researched during the semester.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	HMJ205

Alterations as a result of student feedback

No alternation made.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Language journal	Refer to Assessment Description	5 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Language test	Refer to Assessment Description	10 %	LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Project presentations	Refer to Assessment Description	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 4:	Language quizzes	Refer to Assessment Description	25 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 5:	Final exam	Refer to Assessment Description	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Language journal

Task Description:

See MyLO site for task description

Task Length:

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

5 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Completeness, timely submission, and overall quality of given sub-tasks	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 2: Language test

Task Description:

See MyLO site for task description

Task Length:

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Accuracy in language use (kanji, grammar, vocabulary, and expression)	LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 3: Project presentations

Task Description:

See MyLO site for task description

Task Length:

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Accuracy and variety in language use; fluency; performance and presentation; and contents, including depth of cultural understanding and information.	LO1, LO4, LO5
2	Presentation skills including preparing effective visual aid such as Power Point, confidence, and communication skills in asking and answering questions will also be assessed	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

Assessment Task 4: Language quizzes

Task Description:

See MyLO site for task description

Task Length:

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Accuracy in listening comprehension as well as in language use (kanji, grammar, vocabulary, and expression)	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 5: Final exam

Task Description:

See MyLO site for task description

Task Length:

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

40 %

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.