Outline

Overview

This unit aims to develop students' speaking, writing and reading skills for the intermediate level of Japanese, so that they are able to use Japanese in a variety of situations. Students will be expected to achieve the following linguistic skills: switch to appropriate speech style in formal and informal situations; express opinions and thoughts; write about 350 kanji and recognise at least 600 kanji. Writing and reading practice will consolidate grammatical, lexical and cultural knowledge.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Japanese Studies
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	JPNS2612 or HSC continuers 70 and above or HSC extension less than 75
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	HSC Japanese extension more than 70
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Yoko Yonezawa, yoko.yonezawa@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Yoko Yonezawa, yoko.yonezawa@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Matthew Stavros, matthew.stavros@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Monitored exam ?	Final exam Formal, written exam on Lessons 1-5	35%	Formal exam period	2 hours
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Participation	Class participation Be well prepared and ready to join all class activities.	10%	Ongoing	Not applicable
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Online task	Mid-semester review task Online task	20%	Week 07 Due date: 04 Apr 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 04 Apr 2023	Equivalent to 1000wds
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Presentation	Communication task Group draft script for Communication presentation	5%	Week 08	Equivalent to 200wds
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Online task	Listening test Listening test on Lessons 1-5 in Week 13	10%	Week 13	Equivalent to 500 words
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Presentation	Communication presentation Group role play in Week 13	15%	Week 13	Equivalent to 800 words
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Online task	Online quizzes Online quizzes to help you prepare, participate fully in class, and revise.	5%	Weekly	Equivalent to 200wds
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Assessment summary

Appropriate adjustments will be made to any assessment task that a student cannot complete due to travel bans or quarantine requirements.

Class participation
Make sure to prepare every week: read the material assigned, complete worksheets and online activities (including the pre-lesson online quizzes), and learn new vocabulary and kanji. Be ready to participate actively in class. If you participate on zoom, it is the coordinator’s preference that all students turn ON their cameras.
Online quizzes
Complete all online quizzes by the time assigned. Post-lesson quizzes are for your revision.

In-semester test
Prepare by revising material learnt in Lessons 1–3 of our textbook in addition, of course, to assumed knowledge on the basis of pre-requisites for this unit.
You will be asked questions on:
- a modfied version of one 'seen' reading passage (testing grammar);
- one 'unseen' reading passages (testing grammar and comprehension);
- writing and grammar, for example: writing/re-writing using correct grammar points; fill-in-the-blank style questions within an unseen passage; kanji questions.

Communication task
You will need to sign up to work with a partner(s). You will work as a team to develop a role-play in preparation for your Communication presentation (i.e., speaking test).
You will be given a choice of topics and will select your topic as a team and will work together to write a draft script for a role-play on that topic.
Communication presentation (Speaking test)
Your team will perform your role-play in class or via Zoom.
After your team has performed your role-play, your teacher will ask some questions in Japanese to each of you, based on your presentation.
Listening exam
You will listen to recorded conversations that you have not heard or seen before, of a similar level of difficulty to the conversation and listening texts in Lessons 1-5 in our textbook. They will be on familiar themes from Lessons 1 to 5, and will contain familiar grammar and vocabulary. All questions are multiple-choice.
Final exam
Prepare by revising material learnt in Lessons 1–5 of our textbook in addition, of course, to assumed knowledge on the basis of pre-requisites for this unit.
You will be asked questions on:
- a modfied version of one 'seen' reading passage (testing grammar);
- one or two 'unseen' reading passages (testing grammar and comprehension);
- writing and grammar, for example: writing/re-writing using correct grammar points; fill-in-the-blank style questions within an unseen passage; kanji questions.

Detailed information for each assessment, along with grading criteria, can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

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

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Work that meets the learning outcomes of the unit to an exceptional standard
Distinction	75 - 84	Work that meets the learning outcomes of the unit to a very high standard
Credit	65 - 74	Work that meets the learning outcomes of the unit to a good standard
Pass	50 - 64	Work that meets the learning outcomes of the unit to an acceptable standard
Fail	0 - 49	Work that does not meet the learning outcomes of the unit to an acceptable 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.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

The Assessment Procedures 2011 provide that any written work submitted after the due date will be penalised by 5% of the maximum awardable mark for each calendar day after the due date. If the assessment is submitted more than ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded. Note that in the Intensive July iteration of this course, in some cases it may not be possible to accept late assignments. Please make sure to keep an open line of commutation with your tutor/coordinator.

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.

Learning support

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.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity	Learning outcomes
Weekly	Grammar Lesson x1; Reading Lesson x 1; Communication Lesson x 1	Tutorial (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Students are expected to attend all scheduled sessions and participate actively.
Pre-lesson quizzes are to be done before coming to class.
Zoom classes in this unit may be recorded and made available to students but students should not rely on the recorded lectures/tutorials as a substitute for attending classes.

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

1. Textbook

Tobira: Gateway to Advanced Japanese (上級へのとびら): Learning through Content and Multimedia. Edited by Mayumi Oka. Kuroshio Publishers.

Learning outcomes

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.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

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

LO1. Read about 600 kanji and write about 350 kanji
LO2. Use available resources (including dictionaries and grammar guides) well enough to understand basic meaning of non-specialized texts without relying on teacher support
LO3. Deepen and extend understanding and use of grammatical forms and expressions to intermediate level
LO4. Develop strategies for reading and understanding detailed and subtle meanings in non-specialized texts
LO5. Express yourself using contextually and culturally appropriate Japanese and understand others in context with an intermediate degree of proficiency
LO6. Be an independent learner who takes responsibility for your own learning
LO7. Work respectfully and effectively in teams and other collaborative contexts

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
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

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

Thanks to some helpful suggestions from the previous cohort, we will start using a new textbook this semester! We also made changes to the organisation of the website this semester, to ensure you know just what you are expected to do, and when. Hope that's helpful! :-)

Additional information

More information about this unit can be found on Canvas. Make sure to check the learning modules, announcements and other pages to be sure you know exactly what to do each day.

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

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JPNS3611: Japanese 5

Semester 1, 2023 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect