Japanese IV
The course provides increased knowledge of the four language skills: oral presentation, writing, listening and reading comprehension, by consolidating and increasing the skills learned in Japanese I, Japanese II and Japanese III.
It consolidates and further develops the ability to participate in discussions and debates and to make presentations in Japanese at an upper intermediate level. It also develops the ability to reference and analyse different types of texts, both non-fiction and fiction. The course also includes an introduction to the literary history of Japan.
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Course structure
The course consists of five modules.
Modules
1. Grammar IV, 2.5 credits (ECTS)
2. Text reading, Non-Fiction II, 5 credits (ECTS)
3. Text reading, Literary texts, 5 credits (ECTS)
4. Japanese literature, 5 credits (ECTS)
4. Practical language ability IV, 5 credits (ECTS)Teaching format
Lectures, seminars, group exercises and individual exercises.
Attendance at all classes is mandatory.
Course planning and resourses
Course details, planning and the literature lists for S25 can be found in the learning platform Athena
Please note that only registred students have access to resources, like PDF documents, in Athena.
Assessment
The module Grammar IV, 2.5 credits, is examined through a digital home exam.
The module Text Reading: Non-Fiction, 5 credits, is examined through a digital home exam.
The module Text reading: Literary text is examined through 1-3 analysis assignments submitted via Athena.
The module Japanese Literature, 5 credits, is examined through a home exam.
The module Practical Language Skills IV, 5 credits is examined through 2-3 oral presentations and 2-3 written assignments as well as a written exam in the form of a take-home assignment.Examiner
Examinator full course: Stina Jelbring
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course. -
Contact
Do you have questions about the courses in Japan's Language and Culture?
Student Councelor:
Director of Studies:
Johan Fresk
