Japanese 1B
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MLAC1011 | Media, Languages and Cultures | 1 | 20 | Spring Malaysia |
- Code
- MLAC1011
- School
- Media, Languages and Cultures
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring Malaysia
Summary
The basic structure of the language will be extended and reinforced through topics related to everyday life. All four skills of speaking, reading, writing and listening are covered. The grammatical structures acquired in 1A will be consolidated and developed further. Students are also required to undertake a programme a programme of autonomous learning.
Target Students
First year students who are doing this module as a compulsory element of their degree, and who have taken the previous 1A module. Beginner level in the target language: native speakers or graduates of their mother/father tongue language secondary schools are not advised to take.
Classes
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
- One 3-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
Assessment
- 30% In Class Test: In class tests – 2 times, Listening, practical usage of language (30 mins per test)
- 30% Speaking Task: Group Speaking Task (Q&A)
- 40% Written Exam: Essay Writing (SPR semester)
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
Students will continue to practise the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as acquiring further basic grammatical structures. This will enable them to manipulate the language and participate effectively in everyday social situations. Full use will be made of communicative methods. Students will further develop autonomy in language learning under the guidance of their language tutor.Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and Understanding of:
A1: pronunciation; A2 Standard spelling; A3 Ab initio syntax; A4 Ab initio sentence semantics; A5 Gist comprehension and more detailed reconstruction of audio material; A6 Basic oral skills
B. Intellectual skills:
B1 The ability to understand the standard the linguistic system both spoken and in the written form; B2 Develop an awareness of cultural specificity
C. Professional Skills:
C1 Preparation of short oral and written presentations; C2 Listening with discrimination in order to elicit information; C3 Reading with discrimination in order to elicit information
D. Transferable Skills:
D1 Pair and group work; D2 Time management; D3 Independent language study; D4 Ability to organize and present material; D5 Ability to communicate effectively.
Conveners
- Dr Yut Moy Leong