Japanese A1.2

Code:

LA038

Acronym:

JA1.2

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Languages

Instance: 2024/2025 - 2S

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	9	study plan	1	-	6	60,5	162
LA	11	Study plan	1	-	6	60,5	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

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. Be able to explain situations and relation of actions, ask, require and understand other expressions, such as permission, prohibition, condition, ability or capacity.

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 caracters (Kanji)

2. Vocabulary and pronunciation

3. Quantifier

4. Counter Suffixes

5. Expression of give and receive

6. Particle (Participant in giveing and receiving)

7. Adjective (Predicate)

8. Adjective (Noun modifier)

9. Expression of likes and dislikes

10. Expression of skillful and unskillful

11. Expression of existence

12. Past tense of noun sentences

13. Past tense of adjective sentences

14. Comparison

15. Superlative

Mandatory literature

Kano, Shimizu, Takenaka and Ishii; Basic Kanji Book Vol.1

Teaching methods and learning activities

eaching 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.

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

Only the written test/work may be repeated.