Exercises in understanding Japanese and carrying out conversations in various situations. Pronunciation exercises. Grammar and vocabulary exercises. Study of approximately 120 additional Kanji characters Overview of the structure of technical terms. Translations of everyday and simple technical texts from Japanese into Swedish and vice versa. Written exercises such as questionnaires and CV. Some basic facts about Japanese society, culture and technical development.
LS1385 Japanese A2 9.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2017
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Course syllabus LS1385 (Autumn 2013–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The expected learning outcomes for the course mainly refer to the level A2 according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference for Language.
On completion of the course, the student should, in addition to what is specified in courses at lower levels, be able to:
- use spoken and written language in everyday situations and simple work situations
- understand and perceive the main content in clear standard speech on well-known topics
- participate in conversations about familiar topics in everyday situations
- write texts, such as letters, to express thanks or requirements
- identify facts in simple texts with a technical content
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
General entry requirements. Completed and passed Japanese A1, equivalent older course, or the equivalent knowledge displayed in a compulsory placement test taken before applying for the course.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Banno, Eri, Genki: An integrated course in elementary Japanese. 1, 2. ed., The Japan Times, Tokyo, 2011
Banno, Eri (red.), Genki: an integrated course in elementary Japanese. 2, 2. ed., Japan Times, Tokyo, 2011
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- TENA - Oral Language Proficiency, 2.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- TENB - Written Language Proficiency, 2.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- TENC - Oral Language Proficiency, 2.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- TEND - Written Language Proficiency, 2.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
All parts of the examination passed
Attendance requirement: 75%
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.