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Language Fluency 1a (Japanese)
Language Fluency 1a (Japanese)
Module
National Code
State Code
64815
64815
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/02/1994
Field of Education
091515 - Eastern Asian Languages
Nominal Hours
68
Description
To enable students to communicate both orally and in
writing in Japanese on a survival level in first
encounter situations, and to read simple texts.
To teach students the basic Japanese grammatical
structures necessary to perform the tasks stipulated
throughout this unit.
To introduce students to the basic principles of
spelling and pronunciation in Japanese.
writing in Japanese on a survival level in first
encounter situations, and to read simple texts.
To teach students the basic Japanese grammatical
structures necessary to perform the tasks stipulated
throughout this unit.
To introduce students to the basic principles of
spelling and pronunciation in Japanese.
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Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 100%
Assessment is based on the listed objectives. Oral
examinations should be taped. The students
MUST achieve at least 50% of EACH of
the three assessment components.
40% Aural/Oral Examination (10-15 min), internally
assessed
40% Written Examination (1 hour), internally assessed
20% Lecturer's continuous assessment based on listed
objectives as performed in class.
Alternatively, the objectives may be assessed
continuously.
Criteria for Assessment
Successful communication is the focus of all assessment.
In assessing the communicative skills of the student,
the following criteria (subject to language-specific
needs) may assist in determining the level of student
performances.
- Appropriateness of responses
- Pronunciation/intonation/tones
- Language structure (i.e. syntax, word-order)
- Fluency (ease of use, hesitations, repetitions)
Internal Examination Requirements
Aural/Oral Examination or Continuous
Assessment 40%
Short, personal conversation between teacher and
student. (20%)
Short, simple role-play based on the listed tasks, or
information-gap exercise. (10%)
Several short aural comprehension passages based on the
listed tasks. (10%)
Written Examination or Continuous
Assessment 40%
Transfer of details from a short, descriptive passage to
a form/plan/diagram. (10%)
Writing of a shopping list/timetable, menu/price-list
for a given situation. (10%)
Extracting information from simple (if possible,
authentic) documents such as passports, forms, menus,
maps, timetables, notices, advertisements. (10%)
Writing of a short description from information given on
pictures, plans, diagrams, maps. (10%)
General Criteria for Assigning Grades
A = shows mastery of the language areas and
skills specified in the syllabus.
Makes only a few errors.
B = shows some mastery of the language
areas and skills specified in the
syllabus. Errors pose no real interference. C = shows the
ability to communicate within the specified areas. Errors are frequent but do
not affect overall communication. Often requires help. Understands most
questions. F = Frequency of errors hinders effective
communication. Does not understand questions. G = Does not
understand questions, cannot respond.
Assessment is based on the listed objectives. Oral
examinations should be taped. The students
MUST achieve at least 50% of EACH of
the three assessment components.
40% Aural/Oral Examination (10-15 min), internally
assessed
40% Written Examination (1 hour), internally assessed
20% Lecturer's continuous assessment based on listed
objectives as performed in class.
Alternatively, the objectives may be assessed
continuously.
Criteria for Assessment
Successful communication is the focus of all assessment.
In assessing the communicative skills of the student,
the following criteria (subject to language-specific
needs) may assist in determining the level of student
performances.
- Appropriateness of responses
- Pronunciation/intonation/tones
- Language structure (i.e. syntax, word-order)
- Fluency (ease of use, hesitations, repetitions)
Internal Examination Requirements
Aural/Oral Examination or Continuous
Assessment 40%
Short, personal conversation between teacher and
student. (20%)
Short, simple role-play based on the listed tasks, or
information-gap exercise. (10%)
Several short aural comprehension passages based on the
listed tasks. (10%)
Written Examination or Continuous
Assessment 40%
Transfer of details from a short, descriptive passage to
a form/plan/diagram. (10%)
Writing of a shopping list/timetable, menu/price-list
for a given situation. (10%)
Extracting information from simple (if possible,
authentic) documents such as passports, forms, menus,
maps, timetables, notices, advertisements. (10%)
Writing of a short description from information given on
pictures, plans, diagrams, maps. (10%)
General Criteria for Assigning Grades
A = shows mastery of the language areas and
skills specified in the syllabus.
Makes only a few errors.
B = shows some mastery of the language
areas and skills specified in the
syllabus. Errors pose no real interference. C = shows the
ability to communicate within the specified areas. Errors are frequent but do
not affect overall communication. Often requires help. Understands most
questions. F = Frequency of errors hinders effective
communication. Does not understand questions. G = Does not
understand questions, cannot respond.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6774 | Applied Language Studies (Japanese) | Accredited course | |
| 9024 | 5979 | Diploma of Sales And Marketing | Accredited course |
| 9619 | Social Science Applied Language Studies | Accredited course |