B2717 - Japanese Language (Third Language) II

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student possesses an elementary knowledge of the Japanese language and culture; they achieve linguistic competence, both written and oral, applicable in uncomplicated communicative situations (corresponding approximately to Level A2).

Course contents

In this annual course, starting from the base learned in the course LINGUA GIAPPONESE (TERZA LINGUA) I (or a course with the equivalent level), new linguistic contents will be presented. The exercises will focus on various skills: for example, conversation, orthography, listening & reading comprehension.

My lecture takes a place once every week, accompanied with a weekly exercise session Esercitazioni di Lingua Giapponese (Terza LINGUA) II every Friday (15:15-16:45, Aula 2 Teaching Hub) by Prof. Masako Suzuki (masako.suzuki@unibo.it).

In the conversational exercises, the students will participate in role play activities in order to improve their communicative skills in realistic everyday life situations.

Furthermore, the students will continue to write Japanese compositions with the computer.

Readings/Bibliography

Textbooks

• Genki I: An Integrated Corse in Elementary Japanese, third edition (The Japan Times) (Lesson 6-10)
• Genki I Work Book (Japan Times), third edition (Lesson 6-10)

Online resourses

• Course website on Virtuale (accessible starting from the last week of September)
  
• Genki self- study room - online exercises for all the units of Genki to utilize for reviewing or catching up with lesson contents or following the course remotely during the Erasmus
  
• Jisho - online Japanese-English dictionary
  
• OJAD - Online Japanese Accent Dictionary

Optional references

< Dictionaries >

• Il Dizionario di Giapponese - la seconda edizione (Zanichelli)
  
• Kodansha's Furigana English-Japanese Dictionary (Kodansha)
  

<Dictionary apps >

Midori (iPhone&iPad)

Takoboto (Android)

< Grammar >

• Makino, S. & Tsutsui, M. (1991). Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar. (The Japan Times)
  
• Mastrangelo, M., Ozawa, N. & Saito, N. (2016). Grammatica Giapponese (Hoepli)

 

Teaching methods

• Lectures
  
• In-class exercises
  
• Homework

Assessment methods

Method

Final grades will be determined on the basis of students' performance in the written and oral examinations, the mid-course assessment (for extra credit), and the writing assignments.

Attendance is not mandatory; however, students are strongly encouraged to attend classes regularly.

Students with specific learning difficulties (SpLD) or with disabilities that can affect their ability to attend courses are invited to contact the University service for students with disabilities and SLD at the earliest opportunity -- ideally before the start of the course: https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students. The University service will suggest possible adjustments to the course work and/or exam, which must then be submitted to the course leader so they can assess their feasibility, in line with the learning objectives of the course. Please note that adjustments to the exam must be requested at least two weeks in advance.

Learning evaluation scale
30-30L Excellent level. The candidate demonstrates a very high level of the knowledge of course materials and competence in using such knowledge in actual communication both spoken and written.

27-29 Above-average level. The candidate demonstrates a solid command of the required skills and competences, making only minor errors.

24– 26 Generally sound level. The candidate displays a number of shortcomings, indicating a reasonable command of the required skills and competences.

21-23 Adequate level. The candidate displays significant shortcomings and only an adequate command of the required skills and competences.

18– 20 Minim level. The candidate only meets the minimum level required and shows a minimal command of the required skills and competences.

< 18 Fail
The candidate’s does not meet the required standard and shows a wholly inadequate command of the required skills and competences.

Teaching tools

• Computer with video projector and internet connection
  
• Handouts
  
• Audiovisual materials
• Online resources
  
• Virtuale e-learning platform of the course to download course materials, upload homework and receive communications

Office hours

See the website of Motoko Ueyama