Japanese 1: Written aims to develop your knowledge and competence in modern written Japanese. The course will cover basic Japanese grammar and general knowledge about the writing system and you will learn the phonetic scripts of hiragana and katakana and 120 kanji characters. In the initial stage, hiragana, katakana and kanji are introduced as individual characters. However, as the written language is an important means of communication, the second stage will focus on reading skills and on using all three of the systems appropriately in a cohesive text.   

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Read and write hiragana scripts and katakana scripts for the 46 basic sounds and other derived sounds in modern Japanese.
2. Use an active written vocabulary of 120 kanji and a passive written vocabulary of around 400 kanji.
3. Use the sentence structures and grammatical points necessary to produce simple sentences using all three of the hiragana, katakana and kanji systems appropriately in a cohesive text.
4. Read and comprehend 300-character passages.
5. Summarise and identify key points of written texts, and express basic opinions in writing.
6. Analyse relevant aspects of Japanese culture, such as greeting expressions and table manners, through reading simple passages.

Examination Material or equipment

Exam details will be listed on final exam timetable.

Required Resources

Textbook & Course Materials

(i) Ikeda, S. and Imaki, J., KANJI; Written Japanese A, ANU (Available on Wattle as Kanji Textbook)

(ii) Nihongo ga Ippai ('Japanese Ippai') (Optional)

Author: D-Y Lee, et al

Publisher: Hituzi Shobo

Edition: There are first and second editions. Either is fine.

ISBN: 978-4-89476-449-1

Availability: ANU Harry Hartog; Kinokuniya https://australia.kinokuniya.com/events/2

Price: $70 - $100 vary among sellers

Notes: Available in other online bookshops; search for "Nihongo ga Ippai" or ???????? (copy and paste)

Recommended Resources

Reference Textbook

Videos and exercises for the Grammar and Expressions sections of ??????????are available in the online textbook ‘Modern Japanese Online’ (http://press.anu.edu.au/publications/modern-japanese-online) and are downloadable for free. However, you will still need the textbook ?????????? for a comprehensive introduction to Japanese.

There are many on-line sites that you may find useful for learning hiragana, katakana and kanji. Some examples are listed below.

Hiragana/katakana Flashcards

http://www.geocities.jp/kambejt/hiragana.htm

http://www.laits.utexas.edu/japanese/joshu/index.php 

Kanji 

http://kanjialive.uchicago.edu/

http://www.laits.utexas.edu/japanese/joshu/index.php

Links to Hiragana songs videos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmNPCcynE4M&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUJTtnRpQzk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A9nu-hQ5yI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bTECUlq8h8

Online dictionaries

Jim Breen’s WWWJDIC: http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~jwb/cgi-bin/wwwjdic.cgi?1C 

Yahoo Japan ??(???): http://dic.yahoo.co.jp/

You can find other online dictionary links on the course Wattle site.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in one or some of 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	Please note that the course schedule is subject to change depending on the progress of the course, etc. Week 1 (Monday, 20/Feb ~ Friday, 24/Feb): Lecture 1 (L1): Introduction of the course & Japanese writing system/Hiragana I (basic 46) Tutorial A (TA): Self Introduction/Reading Hiragana Lecture 2 (L2): Japanese sounds (Hiragana I) & Hiragana II (extension of basic 46). Tutorial B (TB): Self Introduction/ Writing Hiragana
2	Week 2 (Monday, 27/February ~ Friday, 3/March): L1: Hiragana I & II Reading words. TA: Hiragana I & II Reading practice. L2: Hiragana I & II Reading sentences & Katakana I (basic 46). TB: Hiragana I & II Writing practice.	Practice online quiz (non-assessable)
3	Week 3 (Monday, 6/March ~ Friday, 10/March): L1: Katakana I. TA: Katakana I Reading practice. L2: Katakana II (extension of basic 46). TB: Katakana I Writing practice.	Online quiz 1 (Hiragana I) Assignment 1
4	Week 4 (Monday, 13/March ~ Friday, 17/March): L1: Monday-Canberra Day (No class). Supplementary class on Tue: Katakana I & II Reading words. TA: Katakana I & II Reading practice. L2: Hiragana & Katakana Reading. TB: Katakana I & II Writing practice.	Online quiz 2 (Hiragana I & II)
5	Week 5 (Monday, 20/March ~ Friday, 24/March): L1: Introduction to Kanji; Kanji 1-15. TA: Kanji 1-15 Reading practice. L2: Kanji 1-15 / NI Lesson 1. TB: Kanji 1-15 Writing practice.	Online quiz 3 (Katakana I & II)
6	Week 6 (Monday, 27/March ~ Friday, 31/March): L1: Kanji 16-30. TA: Kanji 16-30 Reading practice. L2: Kanji 16-30 / NI Lesson 2. TB: Kanji 16-30 Writing practice.	Online quiz 4 (Kanji 1-15) Assignment 2
7	Week 7 (Monday, 17/April ~ Friday, 21/April): L1: Kanji 31-45. TA: Kanji 31-45 Reading practice. L2: Kanji 31-45 / NI Lesson 3. TB: Kanji 31-45 Writing practice.	Online quiz 5 (Kanji 16-30)
8	Week 8 (Monday, 24/April ~ Friday, 28/April): L1: Kanji 46-60. TA: Kanji 46-60 Reading practice. L2: Kanji 46-60 / NI Lesson 4. TB: Kanji 46-60 Writing practice.	Online quiz 6 (Kanji 31-45)
9	Week 9 (Monday, 1/May ~ Friday, 5/May): L1: Kanji 61-75. TA: Kanji 61-75 Reading practice. L2: Kanji 61-75 / NI Lesson 5. TB: Kanji 61-75 Writing practice.	Online quiz 7 (Kanji 46-60) ?Assignment 3
10	Week 10 (Monday, 8/May ~ Friday, 12/May): L1: Kanji 76-90. TA: Kanji 76-90 Reading practice. L2: Kanji 76-90 / NI Lesson 6. TB: Kanji 76-90 Writing practice.	Online quiz 8 (Kanji 61-75)
11	Week 11 (Monday, 15/May ~ Friday, 19/May): L1: Kanji 91-105. TA: Kanji 91-105 Reading practice. L2: Kanji 91-105 / NI Lesson 7. TB: Kanji 91-105 Writing practice.	Online quiz 9 (Kanji 76-90)
12	Week 12 (Monday, 22/May ~ Friday, 26/May): L1: Kanji 106-120. TA: Kanji 106-120 Reading practice. L2: Kanji 106-120 / NI Lesson 8. TB: Kanji 106-120 Writing practice.	Online quiz 10 (Kanji 91-105) ?Assignment 4
13	Monday: 29 May	Online quiz 11 (Kanji 106-120)

Tutorial Registration

Through MyTimetable

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Learning Outcomes
Final examination (40%)	40 %	29/06/2023	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Weekly online quizzes (25%)	25 %	29/05/2023	1, 2, 3, 6
Assignments (x4) (35%)	35 %	29/06/2023	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

* 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:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

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.

Participation

Regular attendance is essential to keep up with the course schedule, and students are expected to attend all classes. Your participation in class activities is an important part of learning. However, attendance and participation won’t be an assessment criterion. Attendance may be recorded in Tutorials for a Tutor’s teaching plan only and won’t be reflected in assessment. Attendance won’t be recorded in Lectures.

Examination(s)

Exam details will be listed on exam timetable.

Assessment Task 1

Final examination (40%)

The final examination will be held during the university examination period. The exam is a hurdle assessment. Failure in the final examination will result in automatic failure for the whole course, even if you have sufficient marks in other assessment criteria. In this case your final course result will default to the mark achieved in the final examination. The final exam will be an online exam. A more detailed information will be available on Wattle.

Assessment Task 2

Weekly online quizzes (25%)

There will also be online weekly quizzes (25%), 11 quizzes throughout the semester. The best 10 quiz scores will be counted towards the assessment. The results and feedback will be available immediately after the quizzes are closed. No late submission will be accepted and no make-up tests will be arranged unless you have a legitimate reason which prevents you from attending the course for a significant duration (i.e. two weeks or longer). You are required to submit an official document (e.g. medical certificate) for this. Please refer to the class structure and content above for the weekly online quizzes. The quizzes are due for completion and submission by the midnight of each Monday, unless otherwise specified.

Assessment Task 3

Assignments (x4) (35%)

Assignment 1 (5%); Assignment 2 (7%); Assignment 3 (10%); Assignment 4 (13%)

There are four assignments to be completed this semester. The assignments may include correct writing, reading comprehension, dictation, a short composition and so on. You will need to download each assignment question from the course Wattle site and follow the instructions for each assignment. You are required to submit your assignments online by the due date and time. When submitting, your assignment needs to be clearly marked with your u-number. The assignments will be returned two weeks after the due date. (Assessment rubrics will be available in the course Wattle site.)

Due dates:

Assignment 1: 2023-03-12 5:00pm

Assignment 2: 2023-04-02 5:00pm

Assignment 3: 2023-05-07 5:00pm

Assignment 4: 2023-05-28 5:00pm

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

Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item.

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.

Returning Assignments

Refer to above assessment descriptions, for details.

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.

Resubmission of Assignments

Re-submission is in principle not allowed for any assessment items in this course, unless otherwise permitted by the course convenor.

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).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students