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Japanese Level 2 - LFA00017L

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  • Department: Language and Linguistic Science
  • Module co-ordinator: Information currently unavailable
  • Credit value: 20 credits
  • Credit level: LFA2
  • Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
    • See module specification for other years: 2021-22

Module summary

The course is aimed at those with previous knowledge of the target language (e.g. Japanese Level 1, or an equivalent beginners course).

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Autumn Term 2022-23 to Summer Term 2022-23

Module aims

The course aims to develop communicative skills in a wide range of contexts with the accent on practical spoken Japanese.

Module learning outcomes

At the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • undertake straightforward verbal communication in predictable, everyday circumstances.
  • develop more detailed cultural and social aspects of the language
  • extract relevant information from a direct source or clear speech.
  • talk about your experience and customs in the past, including using adjectives in both present and past tense
  • suggest and ask in a polite manner of speech
  • ask for permission, offer and talk about rules using te-form
  • describe reasons
  • describe and explain appearance of people in detail
  • state your ideas and opinions
  • convey the things you heard to other people
  • describe your plans for the future
  • feel more confident about pronouncing Japanese correctly, understanding and making yourself understood by a native speaker at a basic level
  • write, read, speak and listen to messages accurately using hiragana, katakana and more kanji.

Module content

A communicative approach will be used throughout the course with an emphasis on speaking in real-life situations. The course is textbook based, please see resources. During the course, your tutor will provide you with extra materials.

Indicative assessment

Task Length % of module mark
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled)
LFA Japanese Level 2		 2 hours 70
Oral presentation/seminar/exam
Oral Exam		 N/A 30

Special assessment rules

None

Indicative reassessment

Task Length % of module mark
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled)
LFA Japanese Level 2		 2 hours 70
Oral presentation/seminar/exam
Oral Exam		 N/A 30

Module feedback

Students will receive feedback on their formative open paper no later than week 3 of term 2. Individual feedback forms convey information on levels of attainment and advice for improvement on each section of the exam: reading comprehension, grammar and writing.

In addition, regular homework tasks provide opportunities for individual ongoing feedback on achievement and progress.

Indicative reading

Custom-designed written and oral/aural materials; Internet-based materials; textbook (to be decided).


The information on this page is indicative of the module that is currently on offer. The University constantly explores ways to enhance and improve its degree programmes and therefore reserves the right to make variations to the content and method of delivery of modules, and to discontinue modules, if such action is reasonably considered to be necessary. In some instances it may be appropriate for the University to notify and consult with affected students about module changes in accordance with the University's policy on the Approval of Modifications to Existing Taught Programmes of Study.