Convenor name: Kaori Taniguchi
Convenor email: kt16@soas.ac.uk
Office room: MBP387
Module dates: Semester 1
Intended learning outcomes:
Intended learning outcomes
1. join conversations with minimal preparation, exchange information and express personal opinions on familiar everyday topics or subjects of personal interest.
2. understand the main points of short to medium length texts written in simple Japanese, including a diary and descriptions of famous persons.
3. produce short but structured texts on familiar topics, such as a detailed description of oneself and someone you respect.
Assessment 1: Name: Portfolio
Assessment 1: Weighting: 70%
Assessment 1: Due date: 12 December (Week 10)
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Autonomy
Assessment 2: Name: End of semester test
Assessment 2: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 2: Due date: Week 10
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Autonomy
Page type: Module
Study year: 2025/26
Librarian name: Kristin Williams
Librarian email: kw34@soas.ac.uk
Page template: 2025/26 On campus
