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JPNS1611: Japanese 1

Intensive June - July, 2020 [Block mode] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This beginners' unit introduces basic communication skills in understanding and speaking Japanese. Students will also learn to write the two Japanese syllabaries and approximately 60 kanji characters and to recognise at least 100 kanji characters in context. Relevant socio-cultural information is integrated with the language learning.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Japanese Studies
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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HSC Japanese Continuers or HSC Japanese Beginners or HSC Japanese Background Speakers or JPNS1113 or JPNS1114 or JPNS1111 or HSC Japanese Extension
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Matthew Shores, matthew.shores@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Kimiyo Matsui, kimiyo.matsui@sydney.edu.au
Yongsuk Song, yongsuk.song@sydney.edu.au
Mayumi Fukuda-Oddie, mayumi.fukudaoddie@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Tutorial quiz 2 X classroom quiz
Classroom tests
10% Multiple weeks 250 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
Online task Online activities
Online quizzes, voice recordings
20% Multiple weeks 1000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
Participation Participation
Participation
5% Ongoing N/A
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO2
In-semester test Final exam
Student type a short essay on an assigned topic; between 8am and 8pm
40% Week 03
Due date: 24 Jul 2020 at 08:00

Closing date: 24 Jul 2020
1200 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO2
In-semester test Listening test
10% Week 03
Due date: 23 Jul 2020 at 09:30

Closing date: 23 Jul 2020
800 words
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO3
Presentation group assignment Speaking test
15% Week 03
Due date: 23 Jul 2020 at 11:00

Closing date: 23 Jul 2020
1000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 --Week starting on 6 July 2020-- Day 1 (Mon) - Introduction/Lesson 1 Day 2 (Tue) - Lesson 1/2 Day 3 (Thu) - Lesson 2/3 Day 4 (Fri) - Lesson 3 Lecture and tutorial (18 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 02 --Week starting on 13 July 2020--Day 5 (Mon) - Lesson 4 Day 6 (Tue) - Lesson 4 Day 7 (Thu) - Lesson 5 Day 8 (Fri) - Lesson 5 Lecture and tutorial (18 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 03 --Week starting on 20 July 2020--Day 9 (Mon) - Lesson 6 Day 10 (Tue) - Lesson 6 Day 11 (Thu) - Listening Test/Speaking Test (23rd July) Day 12 (Fri) - Final Exam (24th July) Lecture and tutorial (18 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3

Attendance and class requirements

Please note that the Intensive July 2020 iteration of this unit will be conducted online, via Zoom. Students are expected to attend every class meeting and participate actively, with cameras turned ON. 

  • Lecture Recording: Zoom sessions may be recorded and provided by special arrangement only. Students are expected to attend the live classes online. Students currently residing in a different time zone will need to plan accordingly, and contact the coordinator with any questions or concerns. 
  • Preparation: Students should commit to spend approximately three hours’ preparation time (reading, studying, homework, essays, etc.) for every hour of scheduled instruction. Due to the intensive nature of this winter unit, it is advised that students focus primarily on Japanese during this three-week period.

See Canvas for more detals. 

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed on the Library eReserve link available on Canvas.

  • Textbook: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese Genki I Textbook[SECOND EDITION], by Eri Banno et al. The Japan Times, 2011
  • Workbook: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese Genki I Workbook [SECOND EDITION], by Eri Banno et al. The Japan Times, 2011.

    (New third edition has been published, but may not be readily available.)

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate basic written and oral competence in Japanese on issues requiring simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters
  • LO2. acquire preliminary knowledge of several aspects of Japanese culture and society
  • LO3. acquire through the study of a different language and a different culture, and of their relationships, critical thinking skills in intercultural exchanges.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

I (Matt) have made a number of updates for the July Intensive 2020 unit. Due to time constraints, I have kept the final exam (40%) that was implemented for semester 1 2020. Some students have expressed that the exam us unfair because they only have thirty minutes to type a mini-essay. In the future (if we are required to continue online due to COVID-19), it would be ideal to create a more comprehensive exam on, say, ProctorU.

Please note that this Intensive July unit runs from 6 July to 24 July (three weeks) and meets online via Zoom on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 9am-2pm (with breaks). 

See Canvas for Zoom links and other details.

Disclaimer

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