89554 - Japanese Language - Advanced Course

Learning outcomes

Students are expected to be already familiar with the Japanese language and culture at least at the level N5 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). At the end of the course, they will acquire the linguistic and communicative competence of the Japanese language at the level of N4 of the JLPT (more or less equivalent to the B1 of the CEFR) and know how to utilize digital resources for understanding authentic Japanese texts, conducting translations or preparing presentations.

Course contents

The course is structured with 30 hours of lessons (2 lessons per week). In addition to studying and analysing specific grammatical structures, vocabulary, and expressions at the elementary and intermediate levels, particular attention will be given to the development of elementary-level communication skills through work in pairs and small groups. Throughout the course, the acquired knowledge will be tested on a weekly basis with small lexical quizzes (kanji) on the e-learning platform (Moodle).

Readings/Bibliography

Banno, E.; Sakane Y.; Ohno, Y.; Shinagawa, C.; Tokashiki, K. (2012). Genki: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese II (3a ed.), Textbook e Workbook. Tokyo: Japan Times. (U. 15-17).

Teaching methods

In-person classes.

Attendance is strongly recommended.

Assessment methods

Method

Students are graded on the basis of a written exam and an oral exam.

Grading system

30-30L Excellent test demonstrating excellent acquisition of lexical, grammatical, spelling, and communicative material, both in writing and speaking.

27-29 Above-average test, with minor errors or errors that are nonetheless compensated by a more than sufficient demonstration of the required linguistic and communicative knowledge and skills.

24–26 Valid test, but with some noticeable errors indicating a partial acquisition of the required knowledge and skills.

21-23 Sufficient test but with noticeable limitations in the knowledge and skills to be acquired.

18–20 Test that meets only the minimum criteria of knowledge and skills to be acquired.

< 18 Insufficient; basic knowledge has not been attained, and the exam needs to be repeated.

Teaching tools

All materials and course-related communications will be shared with the students through the Moodle platform.

Additional resources are available at: 

Genki Studies Resources

Genki YT channel

The Online Japanese Accent Dictionary (OJAD)

Erin's challenge!

Office hours

See the website of Eugenia Diegoli