• Class Number 9500
  • Term Code 3060
  • Class Info
  • Unit Value 6 units
  • Mode of Delivery In Person
  • COURSE CONVENER
    • AsPr Carol Hayes
  • LECTURER
    • AsPr Carol Hayes
  • Class Dates
  • Class Start Date 27/07/2020
  • Class End Date 30/10/2020
  • Census Date 31/08/2020
  • Last Date to Enrol 03/08/2020
SELT Survey Results

The course focuses on mainstream theories about Japanese society and major current socio-cultural issues. The course will be based on authentic materials dealing with Japanese society from linguistic, anthropological, sociological and psychological points of view.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

  1. Read, understand and analyse real-world written Japanese materials to demonstrate an understanding of varying academic perspectives on issues confronting Japan in the past and present.
  2. Communicate confidently in writing and speaking, and in collaborative groups, on topics drawn from a variety of academic essays, panel discussions, and academic discourse.
  3. Present academic arguments fluently and and with confidence, from disciplines such as linguistics, anthropology, sociology and psychology.
  4. Demonstrate information gathering skills and the ability to compose academic essays on complex subjects.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:
  • Written comments
  • Verbal comments
  • Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to individuals, focus groups

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session Summary of Activities Assessment
1 W1 ?????1:????? Module 1: Language & Culture Weekly Preparation Quiz
2 W2 ?????1:????? Module 1: Language & Culture Weekly Preparation Quiz Module 1 Review Quiz Vodcast & Module Report (1 to complete in Weeks 1-6) Weekly Peer Vodcast Forum Responses
3 W3 ?????2:??????????? Module 2: Language & Identity Weekly Preparation Quiz Vodcast & Module Report (1 to complete in Weeks 1-6) Weekly Peer Vodcast Forum Responses
4 W4 ?????2:??????????? Module 2: Language & Identity Weekly Preparation Quiz Module 2 Review Quiz Vodcast & Module Report (1 to complete in Weeks 1-6) Weekly Peer Vodcast Forum Responses
5 W5 ?????3:????????????(COVID-19)??????·????? Module 3: COVID19 in Japan - Language and Culture Weekly Preparation Quiz Vodcast & Module Report (1 to complete in Weeks 1-6) Weekly Peer Vodcast Forum Responses
6 W5 ?????3:????????????(COVID-19)??????·????? Module 3: COVID19 in Japan - Language and Culture Weekly Preparation Quiz Module 3 Review Quiz Vodcast & Module Report (1 to complete in Weeks 1-6) Weekly Peer Vodcast Forum Responses
7 Teaching Break - 2-15 April: Group Topic Report: Due on Sunday September 6
8 W7 ?????4:???? Module 4: Dream jobs Weekly Preparation Quiz Vodcast & Module Report (1 to complete in Weeks 7-11) Weekly Peer Vodcast Forum Responses
9 W8 ?????4:???? Module 4: Dream jobs Weekly Preparation Quiz Module 4 Review Quiz Vodcast & Module Report (1 to complete in Weeks 7-11) Weekly Peer Vodcast Forum Responses
10 W9 ?????5:?????????? Module 5: Personal Narratives Weekly Preparation Quiz Vodcast & Module Report (1 to complete in Weeks 7-11) Weekly Peer Vodcast Forum Responses
11 W10 ?????5:?????????? Module 5: Personal Narratives Weekly Preparation Quiz Module 5 Review Quiz Vodcast & Module Report (1 to complete in Weeks 7-11) Weekly Peer Vodcast Forum Responses
12 W11 Module 6: Language in Context - Conclusions ?????????
13 W12 Presentation Week ???? Each group to sign-up to one time slot Individual report: Due on Monday, November 2

Assessment Summary

Assessment task Value Learning Outcomes
Online Quizzes (????????) 20 % 1, 3, 4
Vodcast and Module Report x 2 (??????????????????) 30 % 1, 2, 3, 4
Group Research Project (????????????) 45 % 1, 2, 3, 4
Participation (??) 5 % 1, 2, 3, 4

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Assessment Task 1

Value: 20 %
Learning Outcomes: 1, 3, 4

Online Quizzes (????????)

1.    ????????·Weekly Preparation Quiz (10%)

  •  12????????10???????·Best 10 of 12
  • ???????23:55?????·60????????
  • Due by Sunday 11:55 pm each week – 60 mins time limit

2.    ?????·Review Quiz (10%)

  • 2?????????????????????·Review quiz at the end of each fortnightly topic
  •  ???????23:55?????·Due by Friday 11:55 pm each fortnight
  • ???????·no time limit
  • ?????????????????????????????
  • Includes multiple choice, typing Japanese expressions, reading comprehension, listening comprehension and Kanji.

Assessment Task 2

Value: 30 %
Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4

Vodcast and Module Report x 2 (??????????????????)

There are two module reports given during the semester.

  • ?????1?????6???·First in Weeks 1 – 6
  • ?????7?????11???·Second in Weeks 7 – 11
  • ??????????7% ·Module Report Component is 7%
  • ????????????????????????????8%·Vodcast and Class Discussion Leadership Component is 8%
  •  ?????????????????????????????????
  • Reports to include content summaries and your own analysis/opinion of the topic.
  • ?????????????????????·Appropriate Japanese usage is also important.
  • ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????·vodcasts containing analysis of the topic are to be used to lead discussion in the tutorials, and must end with a question for the class.
  • Graded Vodcasts and Reports will be returned within a week of submission.

Assessment Task 3

Value: 45 %
Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4

Group Research Project (????????????)

1.  PART A:????????????·Group Topic Report (5%) – Due Sunday, 6 September

  •  ???????????(????)·Research Question
  • ????????????(??5-6?)· Interview aim and questions
  • Your information and data must, as a minimum, draw on the following types of sources.
  •  3 x Japanese print media sources per group
  • 2 x Japanese news/TV broadcasts (TV, drama, internet, etc.) per group
  • Interviews
  • 1000 ?(+/- 10%)·1000 characters (+/- 10%)
  • ????????????(??5-6?)· Interview aim and questions
  • Group report includes a group topic, data source and summary of the information obtained from the data and your research questions.

2.  PART B:?????????????·Interview & Individual Report (20%) – Due Monday, 2 November

  • 2000 ?(+/- 10%)·2000 characters (+/- 10%)
  • ??????????????????????????????? 
  • Each student must interview in Japanese at least one person for at least 10 mins.
  • Your interviewee does not necessarily need to be a native speaker but must speak Japanese with native fluency.
  • Each interview must be recorded (either sound only as an .mp3 file or video with sound & image as an .mp4 file).
  • Some parts of the interview will need to be transcribed for group presentation(Instructions will be given in class).
  • The report must include:
  • Summary of your contribution to the group topic analysis
  • Introduction to your interviewee
  • Extracts from your interview
  • Interpretation of information gathered through the interview.
  • What you learnt by doing this project
  • Feedback for the individual report will be given two weeks after submission.

3.  PART C: ?????? ·Group Presentation (20%) – In Class, Week 12

  • ?????·????? 20 ?(5 ?x3 ?)+Q&A 5 ?·20 Mins presentation + 5 mins Q&A
  • PPT???????(???????)·PowerPoint and Handout (including vocab list etc.)
  • Your presentation should demonstrate:
  •  a clear description of your research questions and its relevance to the broader context of Japanese language, culture and society,
  • sound methodology and coherent structure
  • a critical evaluation of the sources used,
  • ability to construct a coherent and well-reasoned argument based on information you gathered,
  • clear evidence of group work, fair division of load and peer cooperation.
  • Feedback for group presentation will be given two weeks after submission.

*Further detailed instructions of each part A, B and C will be given in class and the handouts will be uploaded on Wattle.

Assessment Task 4

Value: 5 %
Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4

Participation (??)

  • Regular attendance is essential and impacts on class participation and so students are expected to attend all classes.
  • Weekly Peer Vodcast Forum Responses will contribute to the participation mark
  • Much class work is done in pairs and groups, so erratic attendance by any student has a harmful effect on class morale and on progress of other students.
  • Only coming to class does not guarantee a good participation mark. Your active involvement in discussion will be crucial part of this.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

No submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date will be permitted. If an assessment task is not submitted by the due date, a mark of 0 will be awarded.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information. In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service — including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy. If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes. Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).
AsPr Carol Hayes
61253207
u4045896@anu.edu.au

Research Interests


Dr Carol Hayes is Associate Professor in Japanese language and Japanese studies in the College of Asia and the Pacific, Australian National University. She specialises in Japanese cultural production including literature, film and popular culture, and Japanese language teaching methodologies and practice, particularly e-Learning with a focus on flexible, online learning, student motivation and Japanese language acquisition. Her recent research focuses on Japanese tanka poetry, sashiko needlework and Japan-Australian relations in the cultural space. Hayes and Tanaka’s current international tanka project – to promote the writing of Tanka in both Japanese and English – can be found at https://tanka.weblogs.anu.edu.au/.

ANU Researcher Link: https://researchers.anu.edu.au/researchers/hayes-c

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