Institute of Modern Languages

INSTITUTE OF MODERN LANGUAGES
JAPANESE LEVEL 3
COURSE OUTLINE
Prior Knowledge and Skills
The 2015 Summer Semester course is aimed at learners who have completed IML Japanese Level 2
Accelerated using the Genki 1 course book, or equivalent study. Students who have completed the Level 2
course using Japanese for Busy People are advised that IML will offer a bridging course over the Summer
Semester, which we recommend for those continuing to level 3 in Semester 1, 2015. This bridging course is
designed to provide a smoother transition to using Genki 1. Please contact IML for details.
Proficiency Level
The content of this course corresponds approximately to levels A1 and A2 of the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages.
Course Aim
There will be a focus on effective communication and enjoyment. Learners will develop skills beyond a
basic level for everyday use in conversation, understanding, reading and writing hiragana and katakana,
master a total of 118 kanji and continue to develop socio-cultural knowledge of Japan.
Course Details
Set textbook: Banno E. et al. Genki 1: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese Textbook + CD. The
Japan Times. (ISBN: 9784789014403). Units 9 to 12.
Recommended: Genki 1 Workbook + CD (ISBN: 9784789014410)
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IML strongly recommends the use of dictionaries, which exist in a variety of printed, online and
electronic formats. Tutors may recommend a dictionary at the commencement of the course.
Each topic includes relevant social and cultural information.
Additional tasks and resources will be provided in class.
The IML library located on level 1 in the Joyce Ackroyd Building also has books, magazines, kits,
CDs, DVDs and videos for loan to IML students.
Revision
Language is learned best with maximum contact and usage. Home exercises will be designed for revision
and consolidation of each course segment. Revision is most effective when undertaken regularly in short
sessions.
Assessment
Assessment is optional at the end of the full year course or equivalent. Listening and Speaking skills are
assessed throughout the course. An examination to assess Reading and Writing competencies is held at the
end of the course and a statement of attainment is then issued. A certificate of attendance is available
upon request for students not undertaking assessment who have attended at least 75% of the course.
Further Study Options
Learners who wish to pursue further studies of this language can enrol in any of the IML Japanese Level 4
Courses.
Contacts
IML Office:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Level 1, Joyce Ackroyd Building No. 37
(07) 3346 8200
(07) 3346 8211
[email protected]
Course Outline, Japanese Level 3
COURSE CONTENT
SCRIPT
Upon completion of the course, learners should be able to…
Hiragana
Katakana
Kanji
read and write hiragana.
read and write katakana words.
read and write the following additional 59 kanji characters:
午
正
近
早
TOPIC
Kabuki
Unit 9
Vacation plans
Unit 10
After the
vacations
Unit 11
Feeling ill
Unit 12
後
年
明
起
前
売
病
牛
名
買
院
使
白
町
映
働
雨
長
画
連
書
道
歌
別
友
雪
市
度
間
立
所
赤
LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS
家
自
勉
青
話
夜
強
色
少
朝
有
古
持
旅
知
手
昔
来
紙
々
住
好
神
LANGUAGE STRUCTURES
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Using informal speech
Expressing one’s thoughts
Quoting others (past tense)
Describing people
Giving reasons
Ordering at restaurants / shops
 Short forms (past)
 ～(past)と思います/～(past)と言っ
ていました。
 まだ～ていません
 ～から
 Counter「つ」
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Comparing 2 items
Comparing 3 or more items
Expressing intentions
Describing changes
Describing the mode and/or
duration of transportation
 A のほうが B より
 A がいちばん～
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Adjective/noun＋の
Verb + つもりだ
Adjectives + になる
どこかに/どこにも
Particle で (“a means”)
 Expressing hopes or wishes
 Describing activities , routines
or habits
 Describing past activities ,
events or experiences
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Verb stem + たい
 Using explanation mode of
speech
 Expressing opinions
 Giving advice
 Giving reasons
 Expressing obligation and duty
 Guessing / Predicting
 ~ んです
Course Outline, Japanese Level 3
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～たり～たりする
～ことがある
Particle「や」
～すぎる
～のほうがいいです
～ので
～なければいけません/ ～なきゃ
いけません
 ～でしょう

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