Overview

This Japanese language module is designed for intermediate students who have completed previously Stage 4 or equivalent: 904/004 Elementary Japanese 4, or have a high A2 standard of the language in the Common European Framework of Reference, for example a very good GCSE or a rusty AS level. Through a variety of methods students will develop an intermediate competence in reading, writing, listening, and speaking Japanese and an understanding of intermediate Japanese grammar. At the end of this 12-week module students will have reached a B1 proficiency level in the Common European Framework of Reference and will be able to connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences, events, dreams, and expectations and give their own opinion. They will be able to deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. They will have a good understanding of life and culture of the country and intercultural skills necessary for their language proficiency level.

Syllabus

Week 1

- Stage4 revision

- Casual style

Week 2

- Ask for and offer explanations

- Numbers and counters

- Kanji

Week 3

- Describe simultaneous actions

- Things to do over the weekend

- Kanji

Week 4

- Verb potential form

- Ask and answer what you can do

- Show a reason for your wish

- Kanji

Week 5

- Give a detailed self-introduction

- Talk about the timing of an action

- Express sequence of events

- Kanji

Week 6

- Describe a change of state

- Talk about nature and urban life

- Kanji

Week 7

- Form modifying clauses

- Explain something in detail

- Talk about routines and habits

- Kanji

Week 8

- Express a suggestion

- Explain how you do an activity

- Speak about symptoms and conditions

- Kanji

Week 9

- Express obligation

- Express lack of obligation

- Kanji

Week 10

- State the reasons for something you can or can’t do

- Express your feelings

- 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 Book2 (Revised 4th Edition)

ISBN 9781568366401 Approx. price £25.00

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.

Please note that the ‘last date available to book’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier.

In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure enrol as soon as possible. Registrations will not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. 


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