Advanced Japanese Language B

Learning Outcomes

As a student in this course you will acquire increased knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and society. You will also acquire skills in all four areas of the language, with an emphasis on oral presentations, reading and writing. On successful completion of this course, the student
should:
❖ be familiar with, and able to critically evaluate, various aspects of contemporary Japanese society and current affairs;
❖ be able to converse in Japanese on a broad range of Japan-related topics as well as on biculturalism in, and topics related to, Aotearoa NZ;
❖ be able to read and comprehend a variety of Japanese texts written for native-speaker readers;
❖ have acquired competency in summarizing and reporting verbally in Japanese
❖ have gained competency in writing reports and essays in Japanese;
❖ have gained some competency in applying translation and interpreting skills to work effectively between the two languages, Japanese and English;
❖ have acquired research, analysis, and writing skills & other competencies readily transferrable to a variety of disciplines;
❖ Have advanced intercultural awareness and sensitivity.

Also, students will
❖ develop an understanding of the influence of global conditions on Japan, and be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts – attributes that are sought by employers and that can be used in a range of applications;
❖ have a familiarity with ethnic diversity and indigenous cultures in Japan, which will in turn heighten awareness and understanding of the cultural landscape and biculturalism in Aotearoa NZ;
❖ develop specific linguistic skills for oral and written presentations in Japanese that will enhance their opportunities for a successful career;
❖ have had opportunities to engage with members of the local Japanese community as well as the wider Community of Practice and Learning Community, and to reflect on their own role and performance within those communities.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:

	Employable, innovative and enterprising Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
	Biculturally competent and confident Students will be aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.
	Engaged with the community Students will have observed and understood a culture within a community by reflecting on their own performance and experiences within that community.
	Globally aware Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.

Prerequisites

Restrictions

For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .