JAPAN131-23B (HAM)

Japanese for Beginners

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences
School of Arts Office
Japanese

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Keiko Umeda

Keiko Umeda
9335
I.3.02
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keiko.umeda@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: em.pooley@waikato.ac.nz

You can contact staff by:

  • Calling +64 7 838 4466 select option 1, then enter the extension.
  • Extensions starting with 4, 5, 9 or 3 can also be direct dialled:
    • For extensions starting with 4: dial +64 7 838 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 5: dial +64 7 858 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 9: dial +64 7 837 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 3: dial +64 7 2620 + the last 3 digits of the extension e.g. 3123 = +64 7 262 0123.
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What this paper is about

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The Japanese for Beginners course is designed for absolute beginner students with little or no prior knowledge of the Japanese language. This course aims to develop basic communication skills, enabling learners to use the language in various cultural and societal contexts. Topics covered include greetings, self-introductions, shopping, ordering food and beverages, and describing locations.
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How this paper will be taught

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This paper is taught in the FLEXI mode, offering a combination of face-to-face and online components. Students are highly recommended to attend the face-to-face lectures, workshops, and tutorials on campus.

Simultaneously, all lectures and workshops will be able to be live-streamed via Zoom. It's important to note that the lessons will not be recorded due to privacy concerns and the emphasis on task-supported communicative activities conducted in pairs or groups.

Additionally, tutorials will only be conducted face-to-face without a Zoom option. Students are required to attend one tutorial per week and will be asked to register for either Group A or Group B in Week 1. However, after each lecture, workshop, and tutorial, lecture notes highlighting key lesson points will be uploaded as PDF documents on Moodle.

This teaching approach aims to provide a balanced learning experience by combining in-person interactions and online resources for the students enrolled in the course.

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Required Readings

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Textbooks

(1) Main textbook

Banno, E., & ProQuest. (2020). Shokyū Nihongo : genki. I = Genki : an integrated course in elementary Japanese. I (Dai-3 han = Third edition..).

(2) Workbook

Banno, E., Ikeda, Y., Ohno, Y., Shinagawa, C., & Takashiki, K. (2011). Genki: An integrated course in elementary Japanese workbook I (2nd ed.). Tokyo, Japan: The Japan Times.

Please note that we are using the 3rd edition which was released in 2020.

Both eBooks are accessible through the university library.

Library Contact:

arts.library@waikato.ac.nz or tekuratoi.library@waikato.ac.nz

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • use the Japanese writing and sound system including Hiragana, Katakana and recognise 29 Kanji
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  • understand and express Japanese language in written form, using introduced grammatical points in this paper (e.g., present/ past/ particles)
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  • understand and use spoken Japanese language for a number of everyday conversation topics (e.g., greetings, self-introducing, asking prices, ordering food, asking and telling time, inviting)
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  • understand and use vocabulary in a number of areas including numbers, conversation fillers, habitual activities, demonstrative pronouns, locations
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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The assignments, quizzes and tests (written and spoken) will take place throughout the trimester.

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Mini Quiz: Hiragana and Greetings
28 Jul 2023
11:30 PM
3
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Test 1
11 Aug 2023
11:30 PM
6
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Written Assignment 1
17 Aug 2023
5:00 PM
15
  • Hand-in: In Lecture
4. Vocabulary Quiz 1
4 Sep 2023
11:30 PM
5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Test 2
8 Sep 2023
11:30 PM
18
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Written Assignment 2
5 Oct 2023
5:00 PM
15
  • Hand-in: In Lecture
7. Vocabulary Quiz 2
9 Oct 2023
11:30 PM
5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
8. Test 3
13 Oct 2023
11:30 PM
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
9. Speaking Assessment
16 Oct 2023
12:00 PM
8
  • Other:
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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