Overview

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Academic contacts

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Offerings

MURDOCH-S1-FACE2FACE-2025-ONGOING
MURDOCH-S2-FACE2FACE-2025-ONGOING
MURDOCH-S2-INT-2023-2024

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Requisites

Prerequisite

Enrolment rules

Students who have not completed JPN411 may apply to have their competency assessed by the unit coordinator.

Other learning activities

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Learning activities

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Learning outcomes

1.

Through a combination of classroom and experiential learning at the host university and in the Japanese community, students will develop Japanese language skills approaching the level of “Advanced (C1)” in terms of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The level of proficiency is typically described as the learner being able to:
· understand a wide range of demanding, longer clauses, and recognize implicit meaning.
· express ideas fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.
· use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
· produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

2.

By immersing themselves in Japan with improved competency in the language, the students will also deepen their understanding of the structure and functioning of contemporary Japanese society. This will, in return, increase their awareness of their own cultural and linguistic background.

Assessments

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Additional information

Unit content:

The students participate in a specific program for foreign students at the Japanese university where they are sent. The program includes, but is not limited to, intensive Japanese language studies for 8 to 12 contact hours per week over 15 weeks, and, in most cases, some Japan-related subjects taught in Japanese or English. The host university also offers a variety of cultural experience programs on campus and excursions to places of interest.

Other notes:

The students are encouraged to become involved in extra-curricular activities available at the host university. Japanese universities have a wide range of student clubs and ‘circles’ for sport, art, music and other cultural activities. Experience in teaching English or in other types of international communication is also on offer at many universities and in the local community. Interaction on such occasions help the student form and develop friendships with Japanese students and/or community members, enhancing their communication skills in Japanese and first-hand knowledge of Japan.