Japanese 3 is an intermediate Japanese language course designed to enhance students’ proficiency in modern spoken Japanese. The course primarily focuses on developing the oral and aural skills necessary for understanding and participating in everyday conversations, while also incorporating reading and writing skills to support the growth of spoken communication abilities. Through a variety of communication activities and tasks, students are encouraged to develop practical communication skills. Using a textbook and supplementary materials, the course explores themes related to historical and contemporary Japan, alongside key communication strategies to strengthen overall communicative abilities. Furthermore, the course offers opportunities to engage with media resources that showcase contemporary Japan, deepening students' understanding of the country.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Recognise and use a broad vocabulary encompassing terms encountered in a variety of media relating to contemporary Japan.
2. Manipulate the appropriate linguistic and grammatical skills to communicate on a broad range of contemporary colloquial topics.
3. Summarise content and present opinions; with a particular focus on oral and aural skills,
4. Manipulate appropriate aizuchi and ask for definitions and clarification to carry on a smooth conversation.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of Japan in the 21st Century including its geography, communication styles, society, culture and history.

Required Resources

1) Main Textbook: TOBIRA: Gateway to Advanced Japanese Learning Through Content and Multimedia

Author: Mayumi Oka, Michio Tsutsui, Junko Kondo, Shoko Emori, Yoshiro Hanai and Satoru Ishikawa

Publisher: Kurosio Publishers

Edition: 4th Edition, 2012

ISBN: 978-4-87424-447-0 C0081

Textbook Website Link:

http://tobira.9640.jp/xoops/modules/pico_guest/index.php?content_id=1

TOBIRA is a groundbreaking intermediate-level Japanese textbook designed to develop the four language skills through the study of a variety of different topics from Japanese geography and history to pop culture. TOBIRA promotes language learning through the use of multimedia materials and establishes a support system via the Internet so that learners outside Japan have access to a Japanese language environment.

2) Grammar Work Book:

TOBIRA: Grammar Power: Exercises for Mastery

Author: Mayumi Oka, Michio Tsutsui, Junko Kondo, Shoko Emori, Yoshiro Hanai and Satoru Ishikawa

Publisher: Kurosio Publishers

Edition: 2nd 2012

ISBN: 9784874245705 C0081

This is the grammar workbook that accompanies the Tobira Textbook and is a required text.

Website Link:

http://tobira.9640.jp/xoops/modules/pico_guest/index.php?content_id=1

Grammar Power: Exercises for Mastery provides a variety of exercises to help learners master the grammar introduced in Tobira: Gateway to Advanced Japanese. Grammar Power focuses on the items in Tobira that are considered essential for learners of Intermediate Japanese: mandatory items are marked by white numbers within black circles and highly recommended items are marked with numbers in gray circles in Tobira’s grammar notes. Each chapter contains three sections: Kiso (Learning the basic skills), Ooyoo (Applying your skills), and Hatten (Expanding your skills). By working on the exercises in each section in this order, learners acquire the targeted grammar skills step by step.

3) Kanji Book:

TOBIRA: Power Up Your KANJI: 800 Basic KANJI as a Gateway to Advanced Japanese

Author: Mayumi Oka, Michio Tsutsui, Junko Kondo, Shoko Emori, Yoshiro Hanai and Satoru Ishikawa

Publisher: Kurosio Publishers

Edition: 2nd Edition 2012

ISBN: 978-4-87424-487-6 C0081

This is the kanji workbook that accompanies the Tobira Textbook and is a required text.

Website Link:

http://tobira.9640.jp/xoops/modules/pico_guest/index.php?content_id=1

Power Up Your KANJI is a text designed to help students increase their kanji fluency. With it, students can study a total of 800 kanji – the 297 kanji generally introduced in beginning-level textbooks and an additional 503 kanji introduced in TOBIRA – focusing on those characters that appear at Level 2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (as of 2009). The aim of this book is not simply to have students memorize each kanji; it is also to help them learn how to study kanji effectively and to provide them with the kanji knowledge required to continue their studies at the advanced level.

NOTE: The textbook and workbooks can be available at Kinokuniya Book Shop.

Recommended Resources

Makino, S. & Tsutsui, M., A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar, The Japan Times, 1986.

Makino & Tsutsui, A Dictionary of Intermediate Japanese Grammar, The Japan Times, 1995.

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	Chapter 1: Japanese geography 1	Flipped Lesson Quiz 1: Mon, 9am (not assessed)
2	Chapter 1: Japanese geography 2	Flipped Lesson Quiz 2: Mon, 9am
3	Chapter 2: Japanese speech style 1	Flipped Lesson Quiz 3: Mon, 9am
4	Chapter 2: Japanese speech style 2	Flipped Lesson Quiz 4: Tue, 9am
5	Chapter 3: Japanese technology	Flipped Lesson Quiz 5: Mon, 9am Voice Board 1: Wed, 23:55
6	Chapter 4: Japanese sports	Flipped Lesson Quiz 6: Mon, 9am My Story outline submission: Wed, 23:55 In-Class Midterm: Friday
7	Chapter 5: Japanese food 1	Flipped Lesson Quiz 7: Mon, 9am
8	Chapter 5: Japanese food 2	Flipped Lesson Quiz 8: Tue, 9am Voice Board 2: Wed, 23:55
9	Chapter 6: Japanese religion 1	Flipped Lesson Quiz 9: Mon, 9am My Story script draft & Speech sample: Wed, 23:55
10	Chapter 6: Japanese religion 2	Flipped Lesson Quiz 10: Mon, 9am
11	Chapter 7: Japanese pop culture 1	Flipped Lesson Quiz 11: Mon, 9am Voice Board 3: Wed, 23:55
12	Chapter 7: Japanese pop culture 2	Flipped Lesson Quiz 12: Mon, 9am
13	Exam Period	My Story final submission: 26 May, Mon, 23:55 Final exam remote (Date & Time: TBA)

Tutorial Registration

Seminar and tutorial group signup is available via MyTimetable

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Learning Outcomes
Flipped Lesson Quizzes (2% x 10 = 20%)	20 %	1,2,3,5
Mid-Term Test	10 %	1,2,3,4,5
Voice Board (5% x 3 = 15%)	15 %	1,2,3,4,5
My Story (Outline: 3% + Script draft & Speech sample: 7% + Final script and speech recording: 15% = 25%)	25 %	1,2,3,5
Final Exam	25 %	1,2,3,4,5
Participation	5 %	1,2,3,4,5

* 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.

Assessment Task 1

Flipped Lesson Quizzes (2% x 10 = 20%)

• Weekly online quizzes, based on Flip Lesson videos, as preparations for each week’s face-to-face classes
• Each quiz, located at the top of the Weekly Schedule page (Shukan-Yotei), covers vocabulary, kanji, grammar, and comprehension of the specified reading section from the textbook
• The expected duration for each quiz is 30 minutes, varying by individual student (Flip Lesson videos students watch while taking the quizzes are 30-45 minutes)
• 12 quizzes in total but 10 quizzes are assessed
• The quiz for Week 1 is not assessed, and the lowest score between Week 2 and 12 quizzes will be removed from the final grade
• Each quiz is worth 2%
• All quizzes are open once the semester commences: Students can take each quiz any time before its due
• No time limit is set, but students can submit their answers to the quiz only once
• Due every Monday 9:00 am (Tuesdays 9:00 am in W4 and W8 since Monday is a public holiday)
• Once the deadline has passed, no further attempts will be possible
• The quiz questions will be made available on the self-study Wattle site for review purpose

Assessment Task 2

Mid-Term Test

• 40-minute in-class online quiz
• Week 6 Friday in an original tutorial B
• All students must bring their own laptop and earphones
• Answer short listening, Kanji-recognition, vocabulary, grammar, and dialogue questions
• Question types may include multiple choices, fill-in-the-blank, drag-and-drop etc.

Assessment Task 3

Voice Board (5% x 3 = 15%)

• A series of oral communication tasks between students and teachers on an online platform
• Students listen to the teacher's question(s) and brainstorm their response, and then rehearse the response multiple times and record the response using the online platform
• 3 Voice Boards in total
• Each Voice Board submission must be recorded in one audio file
• In Voice Bord 1 recording (45 seconds), students will respond to one question.
• In Voice Bord 2 and 3 recordings (90 seconds), students will respond to a question relevant to their previous submission (30 seconds) and a question relevant to a new topic (60 seconds)
• Questions and instructions for each Voice Board posted a week before each due
• Students can upload their audio file any time before its due
• No time limit is set but the expected duration for each Voice Board is 30-60 minutes, varying by individual student
• Due for Voice Board 1 is Week 5 (19 March), Wednesday, Voice Board 2 is Week 8 Wednesday (23 April), and Voice Board 3 is Week 11 Wednesday (14 May)
• Each Voice Board is worth 5%
• Assessment criteria are available on the course Wattle site

Assessment Task 4

My Story (Outline: 3% + Script draft & Speech sample: 7% + Final script and speech recording: 15% = 25%)

• The project work in which students plan, write and orally deliver a personal-experience-based story as a 3-5 minute audio file
• This project work involves 3 steps
• Step 1: Brainstorm and write a story outline in a planning sheet with 150 characters: Worth 3% and Due Week 6 Wednesday (26 March)
• Step 2: Draft a story script using a template (1000 characters) and record a 1-minute speech sample: Worth 7% and Due Week 9 Wednesday (30 April)
• Step 3: Finalise the story script and record a speech (3-5 minutes): Worth 15% and Due May 26, Monday
• Templates and assessment criteria are available on the course Wattle site

Assessment Task 5

Final Exam

• A 2.5-hour-long online quiz completed remotely
• Held during the exam period (Date and time to be announced)
• Answer listening, Kanji-reading, vocabulary, grammar, dialogue, passage reading and speaking-recording questions etc.
• Question types may include multiple choices, fill-in-the-blank, drag-and-drop, speaking-recording etc.

Assessment Task 6

Participation

• Active and consistent exposure to Japanese through regular attendance to seminars and tutorials
• Teachers will record student attendance for every class
• Absence with a valid reason can be considered
• Class clashes should be reported before the end of the first week, and alternate weekly attendance is expected even with a clash

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 or part thereof. 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. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

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

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Distribution of grades policy

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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