LS1384 Japanese A2 9.0 credits

Exercises to understand Japanese and build conversations of your own in various situations. Pronunciation exercises. Grammar and vocabulary exercises. Further learning of about 120 kanji signs. Overview of the structure of technical terms. Translation exercises of everyday and simple technical texts from Japanese to Swedish and vice-versa. Written exercises like questionnaires and CVs. Facts about Japan, Japanese culture, society and technical development.

The expected learning outcomes for the course are mainly at the level A2 according to CEFR, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

On completion of the course, in addition to what is evident from courses at a lower level, the student should be able to:

• use the language orally and in writing in everyday situations and simple work situations
• understand and distinguish the main contents of clear standard speech about well-known topics
• discuss about known subjects in everyday situations
• write texts such as letters to express thanks or wish
• identify facts from simple texts with technical content

General university entry requirements. Completed and passed Japanese A1, an equivalent course or the equivalent knowledge shown through a compulsory placement test made before applying for the course.

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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• DELA - Assignment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• TENB - Written Language Proficiency, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• TENA - Oral Language Proficiency, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• KONA - Assessment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, 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.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

A pass in all examinations.

Attendance requirement: 75%

• 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.