Japanese A1.1

Code:

LA037

Acronym:

JA1.1

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Foreign Languages

Instance: 2017/2018 - 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
LA	28	LA - Study Plan	1	-	6	52	162

Teaching language

Inglês e Português

Objectives

This course is intended for beginners of Japanese language with no prior knowledge of Japanese language.

At the end of the course the students are expected to acquire the following skills:  

1. Basic 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), hiragana and katakana.

4. Be capable of self-presenting, writing name and e-mails, and describing simple actions.

Learning outcomes and competences

The results are assessed through presentation and discussion of the work assignments, continuous learning of Japanese language, namely practice readings, Japanese texts and grammar exercises, listening to CDs in Japanese to practice pronunciation and perception of Japanese language. The aim is to assess whether or not students are developing verbal communication skills, oral and written skills in Japanese. Finally, conversation between students, their attendance, and tutorial classes allow an open and constructive evaluation of the student’s progress, thus allowing continuous improvement during lessons theoretical-practical and tutorial classes.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Japanese script and Pronunciation of Japanese

2. Vocabulary

3. Greetings

4. Self-introduction

5. Particle (Topic)

6. Noun sentence

7. Demonstratives

8. Expression of possession

9. Demonstrative words (Direction)

10. Expression of price

11. Expression of hours

12. Expression of days and weeks

13. Verb (Present)

14. Negative verb (Present)

15. Verb (Past)

16. Negative Verb (Past)

17. Particle (Hours)

18. Particle (Direct object)

19. Particle (Place)

20. Particle (Direction)

21. Particle (Vehicle)

22. Particle (Tools and means)

Mandatory literature

Chieko Kano, Hiroko Takenaka , Eriko Ishii, Yuri Shimizu; Basic Kanji Book Vol.1, 1989
3A Corporation; Minna no Nihongo I Tradução e Notas Gramaticais, 2000. ISBN: 978-4-88319-154-3

Complementary Bibliography

org. Yûki Mukai, Kyoka Sekino; Tópicos gramaticais de língua japonesa : uso e contexto , 2013
Nihon'go no kai; New Informative Japanese Dictionary, 2011. ISBN: 978-4-10-730216-8

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

CD, Powerpoint

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

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

Eligibility for exams

Frequency of 75% of classes except in cases prescribed by law.

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

According to the evaluation standards of the Faculty.