Overview
This language module is designed for students with an A1+ standard of the language in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). It is for students who have completed Level 902/002 Beginners 2 or who have some knowledge of the language. Through a variety of methods, students will develop an elementary competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking and an understanding of basic grammar. At the end of this 12 week-module, students will have reached an A2 proficiency level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and will be able to carry out everyday tasks in the language and to attempt unfamiliar ones. Students will be able to follow and hold a simple conversation and function in daily life using the language. They will have a good understanding of life and culture of some of the countries where the language is spoken and the intercultural skills necessary for their language proficiency level.
Syllabus
Week 1
- Stage2 revision
Week 2
- State a wish
- Verb dictionary form
- Kanji
Week 3
- Verb te-form1: Talk about a sequence of actions
- Kanji
Week 4
- Verb te-form2: Make a request
- Positions and directions
- Kanji
Week 5
- Verb te-form3: Ask permission
- Grant and refuse permission
- Parts of the body
- Kanji
Week 6
- Verb te-form4: Talk about what you are doing now
- State whether an action is completed
- Kanji
Week 7
- Verb te-form5: Express a current state
- Talk about where you live and work
- Kanji
Week 8
- Verb te-form revision
Week 9
- Forbid actions
- Verb nai-form
- Symptoms
- Kanji
Week 10
- Talk about your work and interests
- Talk about your family
- Kanji
Week 11
- Week1-10 revision
- Kanji revision
Week 12
Written and speaking tests will take place this week. Completing the assessment is required for students taking the course as part of their degree. For all other students, taking the tests is also strongly recommended, as a measure of your progress and learning.
Textbook details:
Japanese for Busy People Book1 (Revised 4th Edition)
ISBN 9781568366197 Approx. price £22.50
Course Lecturer: Yayoi Berry
Yayoi is a qualified teacher from Japan and has been teaching Japanese for 15 years in a variety of schools and institutions in Japan, China and the U.K. Yayoi has been teaching at the university over 10 years.
Fees for language courses are £190/£95.
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