Admission requirements
Students admitted to MA East Asian Studies 60ec, Japan track. Successful completion of Advanced reading & writing in Japanese (10 ec) in semester 1.
Description
In this relatively short course, students will focus on developing skills to be able to express and discuss their professional field of study. Language activities are organized in order to develop and enhance logical thinking further. Students will also receive training in developing practical skills such as writing e-mails.
Course objectives
In addition to the development and enhancement of logical thinking, students will also receive training in developing skills necessary to both present and produce texts about specialized topics.
Timetable
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Mode of instruction
Seminar
Course Load
Total : 140 hrs
Classes : 24 hrs (2hrsX2/week over 6 weeks)
Text reading and class preparations: 40 hrs
Preparation for the oral presentation: 16 hrs
Preparation for the Kanji Quizzes: 20 hrs
Writing Assignments: 20 hrs
Extra activity: 20 hrs
Assessment method
Participation element (attendance, assignments, Kanji&Vocabulary Quiz): 40%
Oral presentation: 20%
Final exams (reading & writing): 40%
The re-sit exam for the final exam is available to students whose mark of the final exam is insufficient.
Exam Review
Students may request an oral elucidation of the assessment within 30 days after publication of the grade.
Blackboard
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Reading list
担当者作成教材(materials will be provided by the instructor)
Registration
Enrolment through uSis is mandatory.
General information about uSis is available in English and Dutch