James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022

JA3701 - Japanese Study-abroad Program 1

Available to any student with an appropriate level of Japanese. Students should consult the discipline coordinator of Japanese.

Subject Description

Students enrolled in the subject are required to spend one semester in Japan studying in an approved program at a recognised tertiary institution. The precise content of the subject will be negotiated between staff, students and the receiving overseas institution(s). In broad terms, however, the subject will consist of an in-depth practical study of communication in the target language through interaction on a daily basis with speakers of the target language. Outcomes will include the ability to communicate effectively in the target language.

Subject Assessment

• The precise form of assessment tasks and instruments will be determined by negotiation between the staff, students and the receiving overseas institution(s). In general terms, however, assessment will involve judging the four macroskills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, together with cultural sensitivity, through the completion of a range of appropriate tasks. Equal weight will be given to each of the macroskills

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Assumed Knowledge:  To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points (four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level

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