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UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY
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Template 3: UC Regulation Changes
Proposal Description
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Purpose of the proposal:
To semesterise the 100 and 300 year Japanese language courses,
To add a second ‘culture course’ to the Japanese majoring requirements,
To alter the language courses in the majoring requirements as a consequence of semesterisation,
To update the entry to BA(Hons) and MA Part 1 as a consequence of these changes.
Justification
This proposal is a response to feedback received from other universities during the 2014 CUAP proposal for the
restructuring of the JAPA Major, saying that one culture course is not enough to educate students on the cultural and
social foundations of Japan. We have taken this feedback on board and this proposal adds one of JAPA 208 (Japanese
Society) or JAPA 212 (Japanese Society and Culture in Film and Literature) to the majoring requirements.
A second aspect to the proposal is a response to encouragement from the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Arts) to make 100 level
language courses more accessible to Science and Engineering students. This proposal semesterises the 100 level
language course JAPA 115(W) [45 points] into JAPA 125 (s1) [15 points] and JAPA 126 (s2) [30 points] and the workload
is altered according to the new point allocations. This will make the entry point course JAPA 125 more accessible to
students with high workloads in other fields.
We have also introduced a complete beginner’s course as a summer school (JAPA 127), thereby further boosting
accessibility.
Finally in response to the need to allow greater flexibility at 300 level for students going on one-semester exchanges to
Japan, due to increasing exchange options. We have also semesterised the current JAPA 315 [60 points] core language
course into JAPA 325 (semester 1) [30 points] and JAPA 326 (semester 2) [30 points]. This has a flow on to the
BA(Hons) and MA regulations which have been updated to reflect these changes.
Overall Plan
 The existing 100 level language courses JAPA 115 (whole year) and JAPA 116 (s2) will be discontinued.
 JAPA 115 and 116 will be replaced by JAPA 125 (semester 1, 15 points) and JAPA 126 (semester 2, 30 points)
 JAPA 127 will be created as a Summer School beginner’s Japanese language course.
 JAPA 125 will be redesigned so that its workload is more appropriate to a 15 point course.
 Either JAPA125 or 127 will be the prerequisite for JAPA 126.
 The existing 200 level language course JAPA 215 (whole year) will not be semesterised. This is because the 45
point allocation is the most appropriate for this course’s workload and we cannot divide that into 2 if we
semesterise. The workload in both semesters is the same, so a 15:30 divide is inappropriate. It is 5 days a week
so 15:15 is too small, and 30:30 is considered too heavy for 200 level classes.
 JAPA 216 (s2) [30 points] will stay as an entry point for students with more than NCEA level 3 ability.
 The existing 300 level language course JAPA 315 (whole year) will be discontinued and will be replaced by JAPA
325 (s1) [30 points] and JAPA 326 (s2)[30 points].
 The majoring requirements will be amended to reflect these changes. The major will be the same structure
(135 JAPA points, with at least 105 at 200 level or above, 60 at 300 level), with new compulsory courses JAPA
108, JAPA 208 or JAPA 212 and JAPA 326. The language entry point for complete beginners is JAPA 125 or 127.
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The entry point for those with NCEA level 2 is JAPA 126, and JAPA 215 for NCEA level 3. For those with
language ability above this, the entry point is JAPA 216 or JAPA 325, as determined by placement test. There
are multiple entry points for those with different language expertise.
Calendar Form
New Regulations
Delete the current entry for the major in JAPA and insert:
Japanese
Major
Students intending to complete the BA with a major in Japanese must be credited with at least 135 points in Japanese,
including at least 105 points at 200-level or above, and the following:
100-level
Required: JAPA 108,
200-level
Required: JAPA 208 or JAPA 212,
300-level
Required: JAPA 326 or equivalent.
Required for honours: B or above in JAPA 326 or equivalent.
The minoring requirements will stay the same as in 2015.
Requirements for the Diploma in Japanese
The regulations will stay the same, but the schedule course list should be amended to:
Course code
JAPA 108
Points
15
2016
S1
P/C P/C/R/RP/EQ
JAPA 125
Course Title
Introduction to
Japanese Culture
Elementary Japanese A
15
S1
JAPA 126
Elementary Japanese B
30
S2
JAPA 127
Elementary Japanese
15
Summer
R: JAPA 141, JAPA 142, JAPA 153, JAPA 115,
JAPA 116, JAPA 126, JAPA 127
RP: This course is designed for students with
little or no previous knowledge of the
Japanese language
P: NCEA Level 2 Japanese with at least 12
credits (but not NCEA Level 3) or JAPA 141 or
JAPA 125 or JAPA 127 or with approval of the
Programme Director.
R: JAPA 142, JAPA 153, JAPA 115, JAPA 116
R: JAPA 141, JAPA 142, JAPA 153, JAPA 115,
JAPA 116, JAPA 125, JAPA 126
RP: This course is designed for students with
little or no previous knowledge of the
Japanese language
Course code
JAPA 208
Course Title
Japanese Society
Points
15
2016
S2
P/C P/C/R/RP/EQ
P: JAPA 108 or 75 points in appropriate
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JAPA 212
Japanese Society and
Culture in Film and
Literature
15
S2
JAPA 215
Intermediate Japanese
45
W
JAPA 216
Special Topic in
Japanese
30
S2
Course code
JAPA 307
Course Title
Extension Japanese
Points
30
2016
S2
JAPA 325
Advancing Japanese A
30
S1
JAPA 326
Advancing Japanese B
30
S2
courses at 100-level with approval of the
Programme Director.
Any 75 points from the Arts Schedule.
P: JAPA 108 or 75 points in appropriate
courses at 100-level with approval of the
Programme Director.
P: JAPA 126 or JAPA 115 or JAPA 116 or JAPA
142 or JAPA 101 or NCEA Level 3 Japanese
with at least 12 credits or equivalent or with
approval of the Programme Director.
R: JAPA 151, JAPA 152, JAPA 153, JAPA 154,
JAPA 105, JAPA 201 RP: Students should be
able to read and write all of the katakana and
hiragana script as well as at least 120 kanji and
have knowledge of basic Japanese grammar
and approximately 800 words and phrases.
P: Placement test or discussion with
Programme Director. R: JAPA 153, JAPA 154
and JAPA 215.
P/C P/C/R/RP/EQ
P: JAPA 215 or JAPA 216
C: JAPA 325 or 326
R: JAPA 311
P: JAPA 215 or JAPA 216 or equivalent or
direct entry through placement test.
R: JAPA 205, JAPA 305, JAPA 315, JAPA 319
P: JAPA 325 or JAPA 319 or equivalent or
direct entry through placement test.
Delete the following courses from 31/12/2015
JAPA 115
JAPA 116
JAPA 305
JAPA 315
2015 Calendar page 184 and 196
Amend the entry for the prerequisite to the BA(Hons) and MA in Japanese to :
P: B or above in JAPA 326 or equivalent.
UC CALENDAR pp706-708
Delete the entries for JAPA 115, JAPA116, JAPA 305, JAPA 315
Insert entries for JAPA 125, JAPA126, JAPA 127, JAPA 325, JAPA 326
JAPA 125 Elementary Japanese A 15 Points 0.1250 EFTS
This course is designed for students with little or no previous knowledge of the Japanese language. Teaching will focus
on the four basic language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. At the end of the course, students should
be able to read and write the kana scripts, know a range of Japanese vocabulary, and understand and actively use
some elements of basic modern grammar. They will be able to conduct simple conversations in Japanese and will be
familiar with key cultural aspects.
R: JAPA 141, JAPA 115, JAPA 127
RP: This course is designed for students with little or no previous knowledge of the Japanese language.
JAPA125-16S1 (C) Semester 1
JAPA 126 Elementary Japanese B
30 Points 0.2500 EFTS
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This course follows on from JAPA 125 or JAPA 127, and is the entry point for students with NCEA level 2 Japanese or
equivalent. Teaching will focus on the four basic language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. At the end
of the course, students should be able to understand and actively use a wide range of basic modern Japanese
grammar and vocabulary, and approximately 120 kanji characters and be familiar with a range of key cultural aspects.
P: NCEA Level 2 Japanese with at least 12 credits (but not NCEA Level 3) or JAPA 141 or JAPA 125 or JAPA 127 or with
approval of the Programme Director.
R: JAPA 142, JAPA 115, JAPA 116
JAPA126-16S2 (C) Semester 2
JAPA 127 Elementary Japanese
15 Points 0.1250 EFTS
Not offered in 2016
This summer school course is designed for students with little or no previous knowledge of the Japanese language.
Teaching will focus on the four basic language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. At the end of the
course, students should be able to read and write the kana scripts, know a range of Japanese vocabulary, and
understand and actively use some elements of basic modern grammar. They will be able to conduct simple
conversations in Japanese and will be familiar with key cultural aspects.
R: JAPA 141, JAPA 115, JAPA 125
RP: This course is designed for students with little or no previous knowledge of the Japanese language.
JAPA 325 Advancing Japanese A
30 Points 0.2500 EFTS
This course builds upon JAPA 215. Teaching will focus on the four basic language skills of reading, writing, speaking and
listening. By the end of the course students will have acquired a knowledge of upper intermediate / advanced level
Japanese and be familiar with complex socio-cultural issues in modern Japan. As well as text-based learning, there will
be a focus on task and project-based learning, which will equip students better to apply their language abilities in the
workforce or in postgraduate-level learning.
P: JAPA 215 or JAPA 216 or equivalent or direct entry through a placement test.
R: JAPA 205, JAPA 305, JAPA 315, JAPA 319
JAPA325-16S1 (C) Semester 1
JAPA 326 Advancing Japanese B
30 Points 0.2500 EFTS
This course builds upon JAPA 325. Teaching will focus on the four basic language skills of reading, writing, speaking and
listening. By the end of the course students will have acquired advanced Japanese language ability and be familiar with
complex socio-cultural issues in modern Japan. As well as text-based learning, there will be a focus on task and
project-based learning, which will equip students better to apply their language abilities in the workforce or in
postgraduate-level learning.
P: JAPA 325 or JAPA 319 or equivalent or direct entry through a placement test.
R: JAPA 305, JAPA 315, JAPA 319
JAPA326-16S2 (C) Semester 2
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