A continuation of JAPA132, developing intermediate-level skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing, and in the grammatical analysis of Japanese.
The goal of this paper is the simultaneous development of all four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) at the intermediate level of competence. You will continuously expand your vocabulary, grammar and knowledge of essential kanji characters in order to establish a solid foundation in your literacy skills. In the classroom, the focus is on enhancing your oral proficiency through extensive use of the spoken language. By the end of the paper, you will learn how to express yourself in a culturally appropriate manner while handling various interactions with people. You will also deepen your understanding of Japanese society through the introduction of a variety of visual and literary information about its culture and people.
| Paper title | Intermediate Japanese |
|---|---|
| Paper code | JAPA231 |
| Subject | Japanese |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $955.05 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- JAPA 112 or JAPA 132
- Restriction
- JAPA 211
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Notes
- Suitable for students who have completed 4-5 years of Japanese language study at secondary school. If you have previous knowledge of the language you can still enrol in this paper via Special Permission by proceeding with your application process to the Review and Submit page or email languages@otago.ac.nz for assistance.
- Contact
- languages@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- Convenor: Haruko Stuart
- Teaching Arrangements
- Three hours of lectures per week plus one tutorial per week.
- Textbooks
GENKI (II) (Third edition) The Japan Times (Ch 15 - Ch 18 will be covered) Textbook and Workbook (available at the University Book Shop).
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication,Cultural
understanding, Information literacy, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper should have the skills to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, level N4 (or N3).
