Japanese A1.3

Code:

LA039

Acronym:

JA1.3

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Languages

Instance: 2023/2024 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Germanic Studies
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Applied Languages

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
CL	1	study plan	2	-	6	60,5	162
LA	7	Study plan	2	-	6	60,5	162

Teaching language

Portuguese
Obs.: Português, Inglês e Japonês

Objectives

At the end of the course the students are expected to acquire the following skills:  
1. Basic advanced knowledge about the linguistic aspects of the Japanese language.
2. Practical capabilities in the areas of Japanese communication and listening.
3. Understanding about Japan and Japanese culture through learning and self-learning of Japanese language, especially in its communicative and writing functions of Japanese characters (Kanji).
4. Can change speech style according to the relationship. 

Learning outcomes and competences

The syllabus provides students the basic but necessary tools for communicating in Japanese. For this, it is required not only the basic knowledge of Japanese language but also the comprehension and awareness of Japanese culture and costumes. Thus, students will be able to articulate systematically Japanese syntax according to appropriate daily use of the Japanese i.e. grammatical expressions more appropriate to the situational context and temporal usage of Japanese language.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Japanese caracters (Kanji)

2. Vocabulary and pronunciatoin

3. Expression of desire

4. Verb conjugation (TE[て]-form)

5. Progressive action

6. Expression of something has not taken place or has not been done yet

7. Expression of offer to do something

8. Describing natural phenomenon

9. Expression of permission

10. Expression of prohibition

11. Expression of  continuing state

12. Describing habitual action

13. Verb conjugation (NAI[ない]-form)

14. Expression of request

15. Expression of duty

16. Expression of obligation

17. Expression of time limit

18. Verb dictionary form

19. Expression of ability and/or possibility

20. Verb TA[た]-form

21. Expression of referring to some actions among many other actions

22. Expression of change

23. Polite style and plain style

4.   Expression of conjecture and/or opinion

25. Indirect narration

26. Noun modification

27. Expression of time in subordinate clause

28. Particle (Being held)

29. Particle (Occasion)

30. Particle (Suggestion)

31. Combination of particles

Mandatory literature

Kano, Shimizu, Takenaka and Ishii.; Basic Kanji Book Vol.1. ISBN: 4-89358-091-4
3A Corporation; Minna no Nihongo I Tradução e Notas Gramaticais. ISBN: 978-4-88319-154-3

Complementary Bibliography

Yûki Mukai, Kyouko Sekine; Tópicos gramaticais de língua japonesa : uso e contexto , 2013

Teaching methods and learning activities

Teaching methodology is focused on interactive communication and grammar explanations. Occasionally, i.e. whenever necessary power point is used. In addition, figurative images are used to help students explain to developing cognitive and linguistic capabilities. In class, active participant of the students is highly encouraged as a way to boost their communication abilities both to daily and professional life. Self-study by learning is also expected in order to consolidate knowledge and cover possible language voids. There will be two tests and evaluation exercises without final exam. Therefore, the evaluation is on continuous assessment, particularly the study of Japanese bibliography as the main tools available.

Software

PDF, MP3

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	30,00
Teste	70,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	101,50
Frequência das aulas	60,50
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

75%

Calculation formula of final grade

Attendance (including interactive participation between teacher and students, and evaluation of oral and wrting exercises): 30%

Tests : 70%

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to the evaluation standards of the Faculty.

Classification improvement

Students may only repeat the written part of the evaluation.