Course - Japanese 1 - JAP0501
JAP0501 - Japanese 1
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination and Oral examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skriftlig eksamen | 4 timer | |||
| Muntlig eksamen | 10 minutter |
Course content
The course provides an introduction to Japanese language with emphasis on pronunciation, listening comprehension, written language and basic grammar. It also presents aspects of Japanese culture and society through texts and conversations. Students who plan studying abroad one or two semesters in Japan are encouraged to take the course.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The candidate will attain
-knowledge of all modern Japanese characters (46 hiragana and 46 katakana) and ca. 40 Chinese characters
-knowledge of approximately 300 basic words
-knowledge of the principles for pronunciation and intonation of simple expressions
-knowledge of important sides of Japanese culture related to vocabulary
Skills
The candidate will develop skills to
-read and write simple sentences using Japanese characters and Chinese characters
-construct grammatically correct sentences
-analyze the structure of simple Japanese sentences
-talk about some simple subjects in Japanese
-understand Japanese spoken slowly and clearly
-use suitable expressions (for example greetings) in the given situations of conversation
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, exercises, obligatory assignments.
Compulsory assignments
- 2 oral assignments
Further on evaluation
If the candidate does not pass the exam there is no need to deliver new assignments in order to qualify for another first retry.
Specific conditions
Limited admission to classes. For more information: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Admission+to+courses+with+restricted+admission
Recommended previous knowledge
The course is suitable for students without previous knowledge of Japanese. Nevertheless, it is a big help to learn the Japanese letters (hiragana and katakana) on beforehand. See for example this website: http://genki.japantimes.co.jp
Required previous knowledge
The course has restricted admission.
Course materials
An introduction to Japanese, for example: "An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese" (ch 1-6) or a similar text.
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: First degree
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2017
Extraordinary deadline for course registration: 2017-06-01
Language of instruction: English, Japanese
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- Japanese
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination and Oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Muntlig eksamen
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Skriftlig eksamen 2017-12-02 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Muntlig eksamen
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Skriftlig eksamen 2018-06-08 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"