CULP: Japanese Basic 2 Prerequisites£
Fri 20 Oct, Fri 27 Oct, ... Fri 8 Mar 2024
Description
The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence.
At a basic level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context.
For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.
Target audience
- University staff and students
- Further details regarding Language Centre eligibility criteria are available
Prerequisites
CULP Basic 1 / CEF A1
Sessions
Number of sessions: 15
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri 20 Oct 2023 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Misa Nakano |
| 2 | Fri 27 Oct 2023 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Misa Nakano |
| 3 | Fri 3 Nov 2023 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Misa Nakano |
| 4 | Fri 10 Nov 2023 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Misa Nakano |
| 5 | Fri 17 Nov 2023 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Misa Nakano |
| 6 | Fri 24 Nov 2023 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Misa Nakano |
| 7 | Fri 1 Dec 2023 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Misa Nakano |
| 8 | Fri 19 Jan 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Misa Nakano |
| 9 | Fri 26 Jan 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Misa Nakano |
| 10 | Fri 2 Feb 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Misa Nakano |
| 11 | Fri 9 Feb 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Misa Nakano |
| 12 | Fri 16 Feb 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Misa Nakano |
| 13 | Fri 23 Feb 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Misa Nakano |
| 14 | Fri 1 Mar 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Misa Nakano |
| 15 | Fri 8 Mar 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Misa Nakano |
Topics covered
The Course introduces students to the following functions and notions:
- Hiring a boat/bicycle/car
- Talking about sports
- Talking about the past
- Talking about regular activities
- Enquiring at the tourist office
- Shopping for food, clothes and gifts
- Asking for directions
- Using public transport
- Visiting the doctor/chemist
Objectives
By the end of the Course students will be able to:
- Listening/Speaking: Express simple opinions or requirements in a familiar context.
- Reading: Read fairly confidently the Hiragana and Katakana characters. Understand straightforward information within a known area, such as on products and signs and simple textbooks or reports on familiar matters using Japanese characters.
- Writing: Complete forms and write short simple letters or postcards related to personal information.
Aims
At the Basic 2 level the main aims are:
- To enhance students understanding of to the complex historical and cultural background of Japan;
- To further develop the understanding and an appreciation of the salient linguistic features of the Japanese language;
- To establish the learner as a fairly confident language user in a wider range of every-day predictable situations.
Format
Presentations, practicals and online learning
System requirements
- Raven access is required
- Further information regarding Raven is available
Charging
- Students Fees: £285 to be paid online. Please select ‘Concessionary’ under the course fee when you make your booking.
- Staff Fees: £320 to be paid online. Please select ‘All charged’ under the course fee when you make your booking.
- Links to the online store will be provided with your confirmation email.
- Payment is required within 24 hours of your booking to secure your place.
- Refunds available after the first lesson only.
- Payment for the courses is made on the Online Store (CULP General Purpose courses), (Raven log in).
- Course materials can be found on Moodle (Raven log in), once the course has started.
Notes
- Students are required to attend 80% of sessions
- Full details of all Language Centre programmes can be found on the Language Centre website and Language Centre Online website
Duration
Fifteen taught sessions of two hours plus online learning
Frequency
Subject to demand
Related courses
- CULP: Japanese Basic 1
- CULP: Japanese Elementary 1
- CULP: Japanese Elementary 2
- CULP: Japanese Intermediate 1
Theme
CULP: Cambridge University Language Programmes
Booking / availability