HJAÆ0108EU Japanese Propaedeutics A - CBS (E23)

Volume 2023/2024
Education

Offered by:

  • Bachelor’s elective study in Japan studies for CBS-students 2022
Content

The course provides students with knowledge of the basic elements of the Japanese language with regards to syntax, grammar, and formal as well as colloquial speech. The course will help students build a basic vocabulary and  enable him/her to communicate in basic Japanese about topics pertaining to everyday life. Japanese Propaedeutics A is an integrated course that offers a mix of lectures and applied exercises comprising grammar, spoken interaction, listening, reading comprehension, writing, and translation exercises at an elementary level.

Learning Outcome

Curriculum for the elective at Bachelor’s level in Japanese Studies, 2022 curriculum

Japanese Propaedeutics A  (activity code HJAÆ00231E)

Genki I – An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese”, 3rd  edition, Banno et. al., The Japan Times, 2020. [Textbook]

“Genki I – An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese - Workbook”, 3rd  edition, Banno et. al., The Japan Times, 2020

Recommended literature: Makino, S. and Tsutsui M. (1991), A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar, The Japan Times

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Propaedeutics A is designed as class teaching and involves individual as well as pair and group working modes. Classes are guided by cooperative and blended learning principles to engage each student at maximum. Students should expect weekly deliverables and 2-4 hours of self-studies before and before classes.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Lectures
  • 112
  • Preparation
  • 300,5
  • Total
  • 412,5
Written
Oral
Individual
Collective
Continuous feedback during the course of the semester
Peer feedback (Students give each other feedback)
Credit
15 ECTS
Type of assessment
Other
Type of assessment details
Internal exam with multiple examiners. Graded according to the 7-point grading scale.