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Japanese Language Studies

(Revised Curriculum)

Department of Modern Languages

Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree Programme

2021 Onwards
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Department of Modern Languages

Faculty of Humanities
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka

PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION

Key Features of the Programme

Programme title: Bachelor of Arts Honours in Japanese Language Studies

Final award: BA or BA B.A. (Hons) in Japanese Language Studies

(Hons), BSc. Hons)
(SLQF) Level SLQF Level 6
Exit Award/Fall-back Award None
Programme Code JPNS
Cohort(s) programme/s to None
which this programme
specification is applicable:

Awarding institution/body: University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Teaching institution: University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
Language of study and Japanese
assessment

Departmental web page https://hu.kln.ac.lk/depts/modlang/

address:

Method of study Full time

(Fulltime/Part-
time/Split/Other)
Mode of teaching/delivery Blended Learning (Direct classroom teaching and Online
teaching)
(direct classroom

teaching/online/distance etc.)
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Total no of notional hours 6000 hours

Credit value of the The B.A. (Hons) in Japanese has a total value of 120
programme SLQF credits

(Each 1 credit is equivalent to 50 notional hours as defined

by SLQF)

Maximum and From the effective date of registration: 4 years (minimum) - 6 years
minimum (maximum)
period of
registration
Placement and/or Not Applicable
study
Abroad

Criteria for Minimum entry requirement is completion of SLQF Level 3

admission to the
programme 01. In the first year, “D” or better grades should be obtained for the course units
(including SLQF of a minimum of 30 credits.
level) 02. A minimum of 2.30 GPA should be obtained for the relevant course units
counted for the 30 credits.
03. “C” or better grades and a minimum of 3.00 GPA should be obtained for 10
credits of the compulsory course units of the subject chosen for the special
degree

Length/duration 8 semesters
of the programme

Progression: Completion of SLQF Level 6 meets the minimum entry requirement for
Employment and SLQF Level 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.
further study
opportunites
Relevant Subject Reference to the Subject Benchmark Statement for
Benchmark Languages, Culture and societies published by the Quality
Statement (SBS), Assurance Agency for UK Higher education.
if specified
Board of Examiners are nominated by the Head of the Department and the Faculty Board
Examiners: of Faculty of Humanities and are appointed with the approval of the University
Senate.
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Professional body of Not Applicable

accreditation (if applicable):
Brief Introduction of the Awarding Institution & Department (approx. 500 words)

Japanese Language Unit administratively comes under the Department of Modern Languages,
Faculty of Humanities of the University of Kelaniya. The Department of Modern Languages is
one of the oldest departments in the University of Kelaniya and is the only dedicated department
of study for modern foreign languages as main subjects for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of
Arts in Honors Degree programs. It is also a distinguished as a center of excellence in foreign
language studies in Sri Lanka since its establishment in 1970.
Seven foreign languages are taught at the department of Modern Languages, including Japanese
language. There are more than 1000 students in choosing foreign languages for their B.A. and
B.A. Honours degrees in the University.
Other than the degree programs, department of Modern Languages serve to all the internal
students with foreign language teaching. Any internal student in the University can choose
foreign languages offered by the department of Modern Languages as an Auxiliary subject.
Addition to that external student can learn foreign languages offered by the Department of
Modern Languages as well.
Department of Modern Languages is the only department dedicated to teaching a variety of
foreign languages in Sri Lanka.

Introduction of the Programme

Japanese language was first introduced in 1977 and the Japanese unit is one of the most active
and dedicated units in the department. Japanese language was introduced as one of the main
disciplines for the 3-year B.A degree program in 1980. In 2014, Japanese Language was
introduced as a 4year B.A. Honours Degree program and it was especially designed to meet the
needs of those students wish to pursue a career in Japanese related institutions, academia and the
corporate sector in a global era.
Currently going beyond the traditional aspects of knowledge impartment which aim at
developing competency in the four language skills; reading, listening, speaking and writing,
culture, society, literature and the arts, this course is designed with a firm base on learning,
professional skills (didactics, tourism and management, soft skill development, translation and
interpretation, business Japanese, IT), intercultural communication, research and other language
related issues.
A considerable number of students show an interest to choose Japanese as their major subject
nowadays. Accordingly, annually around 50 students graduate from the University of Kelaniya
with a degree in Japanese language.
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B.A. Honors in Japanese Language Studies program is designed to meet the needs of those
students wishing to pursue a career in Japanese related institutions, academia and the corporate
sector in this global era. This program has evolved as a specific discipline, based on scientific
research in Japanese language learning, acquisition, translation, culture and professional and IT
skills.
Graduates become professionals equipped with knowledge and skills, value human social norms
and ethics, perform analytically, demonstrate leadership qualities, and work creatively and
professionally with innovative ideas.

At the end of B.A. Honors Degree in Japanese Language Studies program students will be able to

PLO 1 demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of language structure,

registers as appropriate, varieties and the linguistic principles required to analyze
Japanese language.

PLO 2 to demonstrate a sound knowledge, awareness and understanding of Japanese

culture, cultural values, norms, ethics and society and the similarities and
dissimilarities of Japanese culture and society in comparison with their own.

PLO 3 to use Japanese language creatively and precisely for a range of purposes and
audiences and present material in Japanese in written and oral forms in a clear and
effective manner.

PLO 4 to engage in effective communication, presentation and interaction flexibly with

others as part of a team in a relevant professional environment while demonstrating
intercultural competence.

PLO 5 to make judgements by thinking critically considering evidence and arguments and

organize and present ideas within the framework of a structured and reasoned
argument and use the language source materials appropriately

PLO 6 to utilize digital literacy, including using electronic sources of information and media
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in Japanese and use Japanese language in professional purposes

PLO 7 to take leadership and work with Japanese nationals in the professional
environment with responsibility, adaptability and accountability while
respecting cultural diversity.

PLO 8 to exhibit positive attitudes and value social responsibility and serve to the
community
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Contribution of course units/modules to the compliance requirement

For each of the course unit/module in the study programme, indicate the learning outcomes that the
students are expected to achieve in the following table.

Name of the Study Programme: Bachelor of Arts Honours in Japanese Language Studies
SLQF Level of the Study Programme: Level 6
2
Course Unit/Module:

Categories of Learning SLQF Requirements1 Which learning outcomes are

Outcomes achieved3

1. Subject / Theoretical demonstrate a substantive 1,2

Knowledge knowledge and understanding of the
core aspects of the
area of study

2. Practical Knowledge and use practical skills and enquiry 3

Application efficiently and effectively within the
area of study;

3. Communication communicate information, ideas, 4

issues and solutions efficiently and
effectively;

4. Teamwork and exercise leadership in the 7

Leadership professional environment/work
place; and

5. Creativity and Problem critically analyze data, make 5

Solving judgments and propose solutions to
problems;

6. Managerial and exercise leadership in the 7

Entrepreneurship professional environment/work
place; and

7. Information Usage and demonstrate awareness of the current 1

Management developments in the area of study;

8. Networking and Social undertake further training and 3

Skills develop additional skills;
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9. Adaptability and engage in independent learning using 6

Flexibility scholarly reviews and secondary
sources of information;
10. Attitudes, Values and demonstrate positive attitudes and 8
Professionalism social responsibility.

11. Vision for Life demonstrate positive attitudes and 8

social responsibility
12. Updating Self / Lifelong exercise initiative, personal 8
Learning responsibility and accountability;
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Course Structure of the Degree Programme and Compliance with SLQF Level
Descriptors for a 8 – Semester Study Programme

Categories of Learning Outcomes

Programme PLO7 PLO5 PLO PLO PLO PLO 7 PLO PLO

Learning PLO1,2 PLO 3 PLO PLO6 6 7 7 8 8 7,8
3
Outcomes 4 ,7

1 2 4 9 12
2 3 6 1011
7 8
5

Lifelong Learning
. Practical Knowledge
. Subject / Theoretical

. Information Usage and

. Networking and Social

. Adaptability and
Semester

. Creativity and Problem

1

. Attitudes, Values and

and Application

Professionalism
Entrepreneurship

. Updating Self /
. Communication
Knowledge

. Vision for Life

. Managerial and
Course Unit

Management
. Teamwork and

Flexibility
Leadership

Skills
Solving
4

1
0
1
1
1

1
2
1 JPNS ILO3 ILO1 ILO ILO4 ILO4 ILO4
11212 , 1
ILO2
2 JPNS ILO3 ILO1 ILO1 ILO4 ILO4 ILO4
12242 ,
ILO2
JPNS ILO1 ILO2,
13224 ILO3
JPNS ILO1 ILO2 ILO3 ILO3 ILO3
13232
3 JPNS ILO3 ILO1 ILO1 ILO4 ILO4
21512 , ILO4
ILO2
JPNS ILO1 ILO1
21582
JPNS ILO1 ILO3 ILO3 ILO3 ILO3
21621 ILO2 ILO4 ILO4 ILO4 ILO4
ILO3 ILO5 ILO5 ILO5 ILO5
ILO6 ILO6 ILO6 ILO6
4 JPNS ILO3 ILO1 ILO1 ILO4 ILO4
22562 , ILO4
ILO2
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JPNS ILO1 ILO1

22592
JPNS ILO1 ILO2 ILO2
22542
JPNS ILO1 ILO2 ILO3 ILO3 ILO4
22552 ILO5
JPNS ILO1 ILO2,
23524 ILO3
JPNS ILO1 ILO3 ILO5 ILO3 ILO4 ILO4 ILO4
23534 ILO2
JPNS ILO1 ILO2 ILO3 ILO3 ILO3
23574
JPNS ILO1 ILO2 ILO2 ILO2
23604 ILO3 ILO3 ILO2 ILO3
ILO3
JPNS ILO1 ILO2
23612
JPNS ILO1 ILO2 ILO2
23634 ILO3 ILO3
ILO4 ILO4
JPNS ILO1 ILO2 ILO3 ILO3
23644 ILO3
JPNS ILO1 ILO2 ILO2 ILO2 ILO2 ILO2
23654 ILO3 ILO3 ILO3 ILO3
5 JPNS ILO3 ILO1 ILO1 ILO4 ILO4
31512 , ILO4
ILO2
6 JPNS ILO1 ILO2 ILO3 ILO3 ILO3
33524
JPNS ILO1 ILO3 ILO5 ILO3 ILO4 ILO4 ILO4 ILO1
33534 ILO2 ILO2
JPNS ILO1 ILO2 ILO3 ILO2 ILO2
33544 ILO2 ILO4 ILO4 ILO3 ILO3
ILO6 ILO4 ILO4
JPNS ILO1 ILO2 ILO2 ILO2 ILO1
33554 ILO3 ILO3 ILO2 ILO3
ILO3
JPNS ILO1 ILO2 ILO3 ILO4
33564 ILO4
JPNS ILO1 ILO2 ILO2 ILO2
33574
JPNS ILO1 ILO1
33584
JPNS ILO1 ILO2 ILO1 ILO1 ILO2 ILO2
33594 ILO2
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JPNS ILO1 ILO3 ILO4 ILO2 ILO2 ILO2

33604 ILO2 ILO3 ILO3
JPNS ILO1 ILO2 ILO3 ILO2
33624 ILO3
PSNS ILO1 ILO2 ILO3 ILO3 ILO1 ILO1
31512 ILO4 ILO4 ILO2
PSIT ILO2 ILO2 L8 L8
32632 ILO3 ILO5
ILO4 ILO6
L7
7 JPNS ILO1 ILO2
41514
JPNS ILO1 ILO1 ILO1
41524
JPNS ILO1 ILO2
41534
JPNS ILO1 ILO2 ILO3 ILO3 ILO3
41544
8 JPNS ILO1 ILO1 ILO1 ILO1
42556 ILO2 ILO2 ILO2
ILO3 ILO3
JPNS ILO2 ILO1 ILO1
43578 ILO1
ILO2
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Course Structure

Level Course Code Title of the Paper Type SLQF Notional Hours
Credit Direct Self -
contact learning
hours conducti
(teaching ng
/Tutoring) Assessmen
t,
preparatio
n for
assessment
Level JPNS 21512 General Skills of Compulsory 2 30 70
02 Communication I
JPNS 23524 Introduction to Japanese Compulsory 4 60 140
Linguistics
JPNS 23534 Introduction to Intercultural Compulsory 4 60 140
Communication
JPNS 22542 General Skills of Japanese Compulsory 2 30 70
Writing
JPNS 22552 Introduction to Technical Compulsory 2 30 70
Writing and Research
Methodology
JPNS 22562 General Skills of Compulsory 2 30 70
Communication II
JPNS 23574 Kanji Characters, Vocabulary Compulsory 4 60 140
& Comprehension I
JPNS 21582 Introduction to Computer Compulsory 2 30 70
Science I
JPNS 22592 Introduction to Computer Compulsory 2 30 70
Science II
JPNS 23604 Japanese Language for Compulsory 4 60 140
Business Purposes I
JPNS 23612 History of Japanese Literature Compulsory 2 30 70
JPNS 21621 Community Service Optional 1 15 35
JPNS 23634 Teaching Japanese as a Optional 4 60 140
Foreign Language I
JPNS 23644 General Skills of Translation I Optional 4 60 140
JPNS 23654 Introduction to Travel & Optional 4 60 140
Tourism
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JPNS 31512 General Skills of Compulsory 2 30 70

Communication III
JPNS 33524 Kanji Characters, Compulsory 4 60 140
Vocabulary
and Comprehension II
Level JPNS 33534 Intercultural Communication Compulsory 4 60 140
03 and Japanese Culture
JPNS 33544 Introduction to Computer Compulsory 4 60 140
Programming
JPNS 33554 Japanese Language for Compulsory 4 60 140
Business Purposes II
JPNS 33564 Japanese Phonetics and Compulsory 4 60 140
Phonology
JPNS 33574 Contemporary Japanese Compulsory 4 60 140
Literature
JPNS 33584 Japanese Language Compulsory 4 60 140
Proficiency Test Guide
JPNS 33594 General Skills of Translation Optional 4 60 140
II
JPNS 33504 Teaching Japanese as a Optional 4 60 140
Foreign Language II
JPNS 33614 Tourism Planning and Optional 4 60 140
Management
PSNH 31512 National Heritages and Civic Optional 2 30 70
Responsibility

PSIT 32522 ICT Skills for Education and Optional 2 30 70

Professional
JPNS 41514 Introduction to Comparative Compulsory 4 60 140
Linguistics
Level JPNS 41524 Japanese for Business Compulsory 4 60 140
04 Purposes III
JPNS 41534 Writing Skills and Research Compulsory 4 60 140
Guide
JPNS 41544 Kanji Characters, Compulsory 4 60 140
Vocabulary &
Comprehension III
JPNS 42556 Internship Compulsory 6 600
JPNS 43568 Dissertation, Oral Compulsory 8 120 280
Presentation
Total no. of Credits of level 2,3 & 4 90

Total no of teaching hours 1260hrs

Total no of notional hours 3240hrs
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COURSE SPECIFICATION

Level: 2
Course Code: JPNS 21512

Course Name: General Skills of Communication I

Credit Value: 2

Type Compulsory

Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Independent Learning

30 10 60

Intended Learning Outcomes: At the completion of the course the students are expected
ILO1 to engage in successful oral communication
ILO2 to listen and comprehend conversation, announcements
ILO3 to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Japanese Grammar
ILO4 to compare contemporary Japanese culture and society with Sri Lankan culture and society
and communicate successfully

Course Content:
10. Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of
No. of Hrs CLO No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials)

1) Introduction

Bunka Chukyu 2) Reading, listening & Interactive lectures

Nihongo I comprehension PPT presentations ILO1, ILO2,
1st 02
Lesson 7 3) Grammar 1, 2 Oral questioning ILO 3, ILO4
“Inquire and 4) Expression 1, 2 Brainstorming
report”
5) Exercises

1) Reading, listening &

comprehension Interactive lectures
Lesson 7 02
2nd 2) Grammar 3, 4 Brainstorming ILO 1, ILO2,
3) Expressions 3, 4 Student presentations ILO 3, ILO4
4) Exercises
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Interactive sessions

3rd Lesson 7 Listening Think-Pair-Share 02 ILO1. ILO2

Brainstorming

Think-Pair-Share
ILO1, ILO2,
4th Lesson 7 Activity Student presentations 02
ILO3, ILO4
interactive sessions

Brainstorming

5th Lesson 7 Conjunctions and adverbs Student presentations 02 ILO3

Interactive lectures

Lesson 8 1) Introduction
Audio-Video sessions
“What kind of a 2) Reading, listening & ILO1, ILO3,
6th Brainstorming 02
country is comprehension ILO4
Japan?” Think-Pair Share
3) Grammar 1, 2, 3, 4

1) Expression 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Interactive lectures

7th Lesson 8 2) Exercises Oral questioning ILO3

Group work

8th Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

Evaluation Presentation / Practical Test

1) Reading, listening & Interactive lectures

Lesson 8 ILO1, ILO3,
9th comprehension Brainstorming 02
ILO2, ILO4
2) Grammar 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Tutorials

1) Expressions 7, 8, 9, 10 Interactive lectures

10th Lesson 8 2) Exercises Group work 02 ILO3

Quescussion

1)Listening
Audio session
2) Conjunctions and ILO1, ILO2,
11th Lesson 8 Quescussion 02
adverbs ILO3, ILO4
interactive sessions
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Bunka Chukyu 1) Introduction Interactive sessions

Nihongo II
2) Reading, listening & Think-Pair-Share ILO1, ILO2,
12th “News and
comprehension 02
Newspapers” Brainstorming ILO3, ILO4
3) Kanji denoting countries
Lesson 1 and regions PPT presentations

Group work

Lesson 1 1) Listening Think-Pair-Share ILO1, ILO2,

13th 02
2) Reading, listening & Interactive sessions ILO3, ILO4
comprehension
Think-Pair-Share

Interactive sessions
ILO1, ILO2,
14th Lesson 1 1) Grammar 1, 2, 3, 4 Think-Pair-Share 02
ILO3, ILO4
2) Listening Brainstorming

1) Adverbs
Interactive sessions,
2) Activity (Speaking and ILO1, ILO2,
15th Lesson 1 Think-Pair-Share 02
writing) ILO3, ILO4
Brainstorming

Teaching /Learning Methods:

Lectures, exercises, practical sessions

Assessment Strategy:

Continuous Assessment Final Assessment

30% 70%

Oral -20% Theory (%) Practical (%) Other (%)(specify)

Listening-10% 60% 10% -

Recommended Reading:

1 . 文 化 外 国 語 専 門 学 校 日 本 語 課 程 (1997)、 文 化 中 級 日 本 語 I、株式会社凡人社
2. 文化外国語専門学校日本語課程(1997)、文化中級日本語 II,株式会社凡人社
3. 庵功雄、高梨信乃、中西久美子、山田敏弘(2003)、中上級教える人のための日本語
文法ハンドブック、スリーエネットワーク
4. 名古屋大学日本語研究会 GA6(2006)、ふしぎ発見！日本語文法
5. 野田尚史(1991)、はじめての人の日本語文法、くろしお
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6. 友松悦子 宮本淳 和栗雅子 (2013)「改訂版 どんなときどう使う 日本語表現文型

200 」、アルク
7. 友松 悦子、和栗 雅子、 宮本淳 (1996)、「どんな時どう使う 日本語表現文型 500―日本語
能力試験 1・2 級対応」、アルク
8. Ota Y., Shibata M, Makino K., Mitsui A., Miyagi S.(2001)Mainichi no Kikitori 50 nichi,
Bonjinsha.
9.Tomisaka Y. (2002) Nameraka Nihonngo Kiwa

*Selected themes of the course unit JPNS 21512 will be taught in English medium
* OBE-LCT and blended learning approaches to be used the course unit JPNS 21512

Level: 2

Course Code JPNS 23524

Course Title Linguistic Analysis of Japanese Language

Credit Value 4

Type Compulsory

Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Independent

Learning
60 20 120

Course Learning outcomes

At the completion of the course the students will be able to
ILO1 demonstrate knowledge about the Japanese language
ILO2 compare Japanese Language with their mother language
ILO3 Analyze Japanese Language linguistically

Course Content
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Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of
No. of Hrs CLO No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials)

Interactive lectures

Nouns and verbs Quescussion on

comparative study with
1st Parts of Speech Verbs and adjectives 02 ILO1,2
Sinhala

Individual poster
presentations

Adjectives and Nouns Interactive lectures

Conjunctions Quescussion on
2nd
comparative study with
Parts of Speech Ad verbs 02 ILO 1,2
Sinhala
Helping verbs Individual poster
presentations

Interactive lectures

Quescussion on
「 に」and「と」 comparative study with
3rd Case particle 02 ILO 1,2
Sinhala
「に」and「で」
Individual poster
presentations

Interactive lectures

Quescussion on
「 人と」and「人と一緒に」 comparative study with
4th Case particle 02 ILO 1,2
Sinhala
「人と」and「人に」
Individual poster
presentations

Interactive lectures

Quescussion on
comparative study with
5th 「時に」and「時」 02 ILO1,2
Case particle Sinhala

Individual poster
presentations

Interactive lectures

Verb Quescussion on
6th Conjugation Identifying verbs comparative study with 02 ILO1,2

Verb categorization Sinhala

Individual poster
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presentations

Interactive lectures
「～ます」
Verb Quescussion on
「～ない」 comparative study with
7th Conjugation 02 ILO1,2
「動詞の可能性」 Sinhala

Individual poster
「～て型」
presentations

Mid Semester Individual Presentation ILO3

8th
Evaluation
Interactive lectures
Passive in Japanese Quescussion on
comparative study with
9th Voice Agent case marking 02 ILO1,2,3
Sinhala
Function of passive
Individual poster
presentations

Interactive lectures

Causative in Japanese Quescussion on

comparative study with
10th Voice Transitive and intransitive 02 ILO1,2,3
Sinhala

Individual poster
presentations

Identifying the Words express person Interactive lectures

Noun in
Quescussion on
Japanese
comparative study with
11th Imperative sentences 02 ILO1,2,3
Sinhala

Individual poster
presentations

Interactive lectures

Identifying the 「あげる」「くれる」「もらう」 Quescussion on

Noun in comparative study with
12th 02 ILO1,2,3
Omission of Subject in Japanese Sinhala
Japanese
Individual poster
presentations

Interactive lectures

Tense of Tense of Main clause Quescussion on

13th comparative study with 02 ILO1,2,3
Japanese
Tense of subordinate clause Sinhala

Individual poster
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presentations

Interactive lectures

Tense of Tense of subordinate clause Quescussion on

Japanese comparative study with
14th 02 ILO1,2,3
Sinhala

Individual poster
presentations

Quescussion

15th
Summary Group work 02 ILO1,2,3

discussions

2nd semester
Contents Mode of Delivery / Way
of Delivery (T/L No. of Hrs L No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Materials)

10 munities individual
Parts of speech presentation 02 ILO3
1st Mini research on Noun
discussion

10 munities individual
2nd presentation 02 ILO3
Parts of speech Mini research on Noun
discussion

10 munities individual
presentation 02 ILO3
3rd Case particle Mini research on Noun
discussion

10 munities individual
presentation 02 ILO3
4th Case particle Mini research on Noun
discussion

10 munities individual
presentation 02 ILO3
5th Verb Mini research on Noun
conjugation discussion

10 munities individual
presentation 02 ILO3
6th Verb conjugation Mini research on Noun
discussion

Summary All the topic

7th Quescussion 02 ILO13
Identifying Japanese language
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Mid Semester Group Presentation ILO3

8th
Evaluation
10 munities individual
presentation 02 ILO3
9th Voice Mini research on Noun
discussion

10 munities individual
presentation 02 ILO3
10th Voice Mini research on Noun
discussion

10 munities individual
11th presentation 02 ILO3
Voice Mini research on Noun
discussion

10 munities individual
12th presentation 02 ILO3
Transitivity Mini research on Noun
discussion

10 munities individual
presentation 02 ILO3
13th Transitivity Mini research on Noun
discussion

10 munities individual
presentation 02 ILO3
14th Causative Mini research on Noun
discussion

10 munities individual
presentation 02 ILO3
15th Causatives Mini research on Noun
discussion

Teaching/Learning Method Lectures, exercises

Assessment Strategy

Continuous Assessment End of Semester Examination

30% 70%

Details: Theory (%) Practical (%) Other (%)(specify)

Assignments- 30% 70% - -

Recommended Reading

1.戸田貴子(2004),コミュニケーションのための日本語発音レッスン,スリーエーネットワーク

2.柴谷方良(1978)日本語の分析－生成文法の方法、大修館書店
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3.町田健、籾山洋介（1995）、よくわかる言語学入門解説と演習,バベルプス

4. 町田 健、佐久間淳一、 加藤 重広（2004）
、言語学入門これから始める人のための入門書,研究者

5. Natsuko,Tsujimura.(2002).The Handbook of Japanese Linguistics. John Wiley & Sons

*Selected themes of the course unit JPNS 23524 will be taught in English medium
* OBE-LCT and blended learning approaches to be used the course unit JPNS 23524

Level: 2

Course Code JPNS 23534

Course Title Introduction to Intercultural Communication

Credit Value 4

Type Compulsory

Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Independent

Learning
60 20 120

Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students will be able to
ILO1 demonstrate a sound knowledge of basic concepts of intercultural communication
ILO2 demonstrate a sound knowledge of Japanese cultural values, norms
ILO3 apply knowledge and theory learnt in the society to communicate successfully
ILO4 responds to the matters related to the cultural diversity with flexibility
ILO5 Share thoughts and justify them in an intellectual way

Course Content
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Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of Delivery
No. of Hrs L No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes (T/L Materials)

Introduction to  What is Culture Brainstorming

Intercultural  What is
1st Communication communication Quescussions 02 ILO1
 Cultural diversity
Interactive team-based learning


 Edward T Hall Interactive lectures with scaffolding
2nd 02 ILO 1
Culture  Greet Hofstead talks

Interactive lectures with scaffolding

ILO
Polychronic and talks 02
3rd Cultural
Monochronic 1,2,3
Dimensions Thin-pair share

Polychronic and Quescussion

4th 02 ILO 2, 3
Cultural Monochronic Case studies
Dimensions

Identifying a society Interactive lectures with scaffolding

ILO
talks 02
5th Cultural Collectivist Vs
Dimensions 1,2,3
Individualist Think-pair share

Collectivist Vs Quescussion
6th Cultural 02 ILO2,3
Individualist Case studies
Dimensions

Group work
7th Cultural Case analysis 02 ILO 3,4,5
Dimensions
Qescussion

Mid Semester Individual Presentation ILO 5

8th
Evaluation
Cultural Identifying society Interactive lectures with scaffolding
ILO
Dimensions through the attitudes of talks 02
9th
responsibilities 1,2,3
Think-pair share

Cultural Universalist Vs Quescussion

Dimensions particularist 02 ILO2,3
10th
Case studies
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Cultural Categorizing society

Interactive lectures with scaffolding
Dimensions through ILO
11th talks 02
Locus of control 1,2,3
Thin-pair share

Cultural Locus of control Quescussion

12th external Vs. internal 02 ILO2,3
Dimensions
Case studies

Debate on social analysis of Sri Lanka and Japan

13th ILO5

Style of Direct communication Interactive lectures ILO

14th communication 02
Indirect communication Think-pair share 1,2,3

Style of Interactive lectures ILO

Non-verbal
15th communication 02
Communication Think-pair share 1,2,3

2nd semester

Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of
No. of Hrs ILO No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials)

Collectivism Vs Brainstorming
Greet Hofstead Particularism
1st Cultural Quescussions 02 ILO1,2,5
dimensions
Interactive team-based learning

Greet Hofstead Brainstorming

Cultural Uncertainty
2nd Quescussions 02 ILO1,2,5
dimensions Avoidance
Interactive team-based learning

Brainstorming
Greet Hofstead
Cultural Distance of power Quescussions 02 ILO1,2,5
3rd
dimensions
Interactive team-based learning

Brainstorming

4th Gender in Masculine vs feminine Quescussions 02 ILO1,2,5

cultural identity
Interactive team-based learning
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Brainstorming
Non-verbal
5th Style of Quescussions 02 ILO1,2,5
Communication
communication Interactive team-based learning

Brainstorming
Non-verbal
6th Style of Quescussions 02 ILO1,2,5
Communication
communication
Interactive team-based learning

Brainstorming
7th Style of Non-verbal
Quescussions 02 ILO1,2,5
Communication
communication
Interactive team-based learning

Mid Semester Individual Presentation on analyzing Japanese society ILO5

8th
Evaluation
Culture Group work
comparison Sri Lankan and
9th 02 ILO4,5
Japanese culture Think pair share

Culture Color selection Group work

10th 02 ILO 4,5
comparison Think pair share

Culture recreation Group work

11th Comparison 02 ILO 4,5
Think pair share

Culture Food manners Group work

12th Comparison 02 ILO 4,5
Think pair share

Culture relationships Group work

13th 02 ILO 4,5
Comparison
Think pair share

Culture Social distance Group work

14th 02 ILO 4,5
Comparison Think pair share

Summary Discussion 02 ILO 4,5

15th

Teaching/Learning Method Lectures, discussions, presentations

Assessment Strategy

Continuous Assessment Final Assignments

60% 40%
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Details:

Oral Presentations- 20% Theory (%) Practical (%) Other (%)(specify)

Poster Presentation-20% - - Portfolio-40%

Debate -20%

Recommended Reading

1. Craig Storti (1999), Figuring Foreigners Out, Intercultural Press, a Nicholas Brealey Publishing Company,
Boston/London
2.Holliday, A., Hyde,M., Kullman,J.,(2010),Intercultural Communication- an advanced resource book for students,
Routledge
3. 鍋倉健悦 (2009) 「異文化間コミュニケーション入 門 」、丸善
4. 古田暁 (2001) 「異文化コミュニケーション・キーワー ド」有斐閣双書

*Selected themes of the course unit JPNS 23534 will be taught in English medium
* OBE-LCT and blended learning approaches to be used the course unit JPNS 23534

Level: 2

Course Code JPNS 22542

Course Title General Skills of Japanese Writing

Credit Value 2
Type Compulsory

Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Independent

earning

30 10 60

Learning outcomes
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At the end of the course students will be able to

ILO1 demonstrate the skills of written communication in Japanese language
ILO2 distinguish different types of narrative writing styles and write reports, notices
massages, proposals

Course Content

10. Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of
No. of Hrs CLO No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials)

1) Brief introduction to

subject content,
Interactive Lectures
Introduction evaluation method
1st PowerPoint presentations 02 ILO1
and LOs
Brainstorming
2) Introduction to

textbook

1) Letters and symbols Interactive lectures with

2) How to use manuscript scaffolding talks
Basic rules of
2nd 02 ILO1
Japanese writing PowerPoint presentations
paper? – genkōyōshi
– Part I Quescussion
3) Writing exercises

Basic rules of 1) Writing styles Interactive lectures

Japanese writing
2) Expressions PowerPoint presentations 02 ILO1
3rd
– Part II 3) Exercises Think-Pair-Share

Difference 1) Introduction to written Interactive lectures

between spoken
4th language and Japanese Think-Pair-Share 02 ILO1
written language
2) Exercises Brainstorming
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1) Key elements of

Elements of introduction
composition in Interactive lectures with
2) Key elements of the
writing scaffolding talks 02 ILO1
5th
dissertation body of a dissertation
PowerPoint presentations
3) Key elements of

conclusion

1) How to write research

Interactive lectures
Key elements of question?
6th PowerPoint presentations 02 ILO1,ILO2
introduction – 1 2) Research methodology
Quescussion
3) Exercises

1) Introduction of research

topic
Interactive lectures with
Key elements of 2) Literature review
7th scaffolding talks 02 ILO1
introduction – 2 3) How to write research
PowerPoint presentations
objectives and aims?

4) Exercises

Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

8th
Evaluation Presentation / Practical Test
Key elements of 1) Definitions Interactive lectures with
the body of a 2) Classifications scaffolding talks 02 ILO1
9th
dissertation – 1 3) Exercises PowerPoint presentations

1) Exercises on formal Group activities

10th Writing practice 1 (written) language Brainstorming 02 ILO1,ILO2

2) Discussing answers Oral questioning

Key elements of 1) Charts Interactive lectures with

the body of a 2)Diagrams scaffolding talks
11th 02 ILO1
dissertation – 2 3)Graphs PowerPoint presentations

4) Exercises Brainstorming
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1) Exercises on
Quescussion
Japanese- origin words
Group activities
12th Writing practice 2 and Chinese-origin 02 ILO1
Oral questioning
words

2) Discussing answers

Key elements of 1) Describing graphs Think-Pair-Share

13th the body of a and diagrams PowerPoint presentations ILO1

dissertation – 3 2) Exercises Brainstorming

Writing practice 3 1) Exercises on

Group activities
14th nominalization 02 ILO1,ILO2
Brainstorming
2) Discussing answers

Key elements of 1) Comparing and Interactive lectures with

scaffolding talks
15th the body of a contrasting 02 ILO1,ILO2

dissertation – 4 2) Exercises PowerPoint presentations

Quescussion

Revision of 1st 1) Exercises Oral questioning

16th 02 ILO1,ILO2
semester
2) Discussing answers Group activities

Brainstorming

Interactive lectures with

Key elements of 1) Describing reasons – scaffolding talks 02
17th ILO1,ILO2
the body of a trend analysis from graphs PowerPoint presentations

dissertation – 5 2) Exercises Brainstorming

1) Exercises on Group activities

18th Writing practice 4 summarizing Quescussion 02 ILO1,ILO2

2) Discussing answers Oral questioning

Key elements of 1) How to list up reasons Interactive lectures with

scaffolding talks
19th the body of a 2) Exercises 02 ILO1

dissertation – 6 PowerPoint presentations

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1) Exercises on general Interactive lectures with

terms scaffolding talks 02 ILO1,ILO2
20th Writing practice 5
2) Discussing answers Group activities

Key elements of 1) Quotations in a

Documentaries
21st the body of a dissertation 02 ILO1,ILO2
PowerPoint presentations
dissertation – 7 2) Exercises

How to make a 1) Tips for making effective

PowerPoint presentations
presentations 02 ILO1,ILO2
22nd good PowerPoint
Collaborative projects
presentation 2) Practical session

Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

23rd Evaluation Presentation / Practical Test

Key elements of 1) Agreement and

Collaborative projects
24th the body of a disagreement 02 ILO1,ILO2
PowerPoint presentations
dissertation – 8 2) Exercises

1) Exercises on brief Collaborative projects

expressions Group activities 02 ILO1,ILO2
25th Writing practice 6
2) Discussing answers Brainstorming

Key elements of 1) Conclusion

Documentation
26th the body of a 2) Exercises 02 ILO1,ILO2
PowerPoint presentations
dissertation – 9

1) Exercises on
Quesscution
Writing practice 7 connotation and 02
27th Group activities ILO1,ILO2
interpretation
Brainstorming
2) Discussing answers

1) Answering the research

question 02

Key elements of 2) Weaknesses and Documentation

28th ILO1,ILO2
conclusion limitations PowerPoint presentations

3) Future research

4) Exercises
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1) Japanese grammar
Interactive lectures with
Grammar and patterns and expressions 02
29th scaffolding talks ILO1,ILO2
expressions use in dissertations
Group discussions
2) Exercises

Quescussion

Conclusion 1) Revision exercises PowerPoint presentations 02 ILO1,ILO2

30th
2) Feedback Collaborative project

Teaching/Learning Method Lectures, exercises, tutorials, presentations

Assessment Strategy

Continuous Assessment End of Semester Examination

30% 70%

Details:

Report/article- 20% Theory (%) Practical (%) Other (%)(specify)

Formal letter writing 10% 70% - -

Recommended Reading

1. 松本 茂・河野 哲也 (2007) 「大学生のための「読む・書く・プレゼン・ディベート」の方法 」

玉川大学出版部
2. 橋本 修、福嶋 健伸、 安部 朋世 (2008)「大学生のための日本語表現トレーニング スキルアップ編」

三省堂
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Level: 2

Course Code JPNS 22552

Course Title Introduction to Research Methodology

Credit Value 2
Type Compulsory

Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Independent

Learning

30 10 60

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course students will be able to

ILO1 Demonstrate a sound knowledge of conducting qualitative and quantitative research pertaining
to
Japanese language,
ILO2 Write project reports and proposals
ILO3 Identify research problems
ILO4 Collect data to evident the problem
ILO5 Analyze data

Course Content
10. Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of
No. of Hrs CLO No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials)

1) Brief introduction to

subject content,
Interactive lectures with
Introduction evaluation method
1st scaffolding talks 02 ILO1,ILO2
and LOs
PowerPoint presentations
2) Guidelines for final

dissertation
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1) Introduction to free

online journals and Interactive lectures with

What are the research databases scaffolding talks

2nd useful websites 2) NINJAL database PowerPoint presentations 02 ILO1,ILO2

for researchers? 3) Cinii articles Peer reading

– Part I 4) Online research journal Journal writing

of Japan Foundation

1) Introduction to Corpus

What are the 2) Shōnagon corpus Interactive lectures with

useful websites 3) Chūnagon corpus scaffolding talks

3rd 02 ILO1
for researchers? 4) Sakubun corpus PowerPoint presentations

– Part II 5) Kaiwa corpus Brainstorming

6) Dokkai corpus

1) For analyze data –

What are the Reading Tutor Interactive lectures with

useful websites 2) For read difficult Kanji scaffolding talks

4th for researchers? characters – Hiragana PowerPoint presentations 02 ILO1,ILO2

– Part III megane Peer reading

3) Online English IME

Dictionary

How to search a 1) Search articles on Interactive lectures with

5th research article? Japanese language, scaffolding talks 02 ILO1,ILO2

culture and literature e-learning activities

1) Article about Transitive

Interactive lectures
How to read a and Intransitive verbs in
6th e-learning activities 02 ILO3,ILO4
research article? Japanese – RCJS Research
Brainstorming
–I Journal Vol.1 (2018)

1) Article about Beliefs of Interactive lectures with

How to read a Japanese language scaffolding talks

7th 02 ILO3,ILO4
research article?
learners in Sri Lanka – Peer review
– II
JF Journal (2007) Group discussions
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Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

8th
Evaluation Presentation / Practical Test
Interactive lectures with
1) Introduction (joron)
Structure of a scaffolding talks ILO1,ILO2,ILO
9th 2) Body (honorn) 02
dissertation 3
PowerPoint presentations
3) Conclusion (ketsuron)
Reading materials

1) Introduction
PowerPoint presentations
Basic steps in 2) Identify a problem / ILO1,ILO2,ILO
10th Group discussions 02
the research develop a research 3
process Brainstorming
question

1) Article about Kanji Interactive lectures with

How to read a ILO1,ILO2,ILO
11th learning strategies – scaffolding talks 02
research article? 3
JF Journal (2016) Reading materials
– III

How to write a 1) Title Interactive lectures with

research
2) Research background scaffolding talks ILO1,ILO2,ILO
12th proposal? – 02
3) Research questions / PowerPoint presentations 3
Part I
objectives Brainstorming

How to write a 4) Research methodology Interactive lectures with

research
5) Time schedule scaffolding talks ILO1,ILO2,ILO
proposal? – 02
13th 3,ILO4
6) Bibliography PowerPoint presentations
Part II
Reading materials

Literature 1) Individual presentations

Student presentations ILO1,ILO2,ILO
search – 2) Feedback 02
14th Student’s 3,ILO4
Peer review
presentations

Literature 1) Individual presentations

PowerPoint presentations ILO1,ILO2,ILO
search – 02
15th 2) Feedback
Student’s Peer review 3,ILO4
presentations
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1) A comparative study of

How to read a requesting behaviors of Interactive lectures with

research article? ILO1,ILO2,ILO
16th Japanese and Turkish scaffolding talks 02
3
– IV
students – Reading materials

JF Journal (2008)

Presenting 1) Write a research PowerPoint presentations

research proposal? – Revision Group discussions

17th 02 ILO1,ILO2
proposal 2) Contents of a research Brainstorming

proposal

1) Steps in preparing a Interactive lectures with

Preparing presentation scaffolding talks ILO1,ILO2,ILO

18th presentation 02
2) Tips for making effective PowerPoint presentations 3,ILO4
slides
PowerPoint presentation Group discussions

1) A study of greetings at

How to read a home visit: A case study Interactive lectures with

research article? of leave-taking behavior scaffolding talks ILO1,ILO2,ILO
19th 02
–V between Japanese and Reading materials 3

Sinhalese Sri Lankan e-earning activities

native speakers

Interactive lectures with

What are the 1) Introduction scaffolding talks ILO2,ILO3,ILO

20th referencing 02
2) Common referencing PowerPoint presentations 4
styles?
styles Reading materials

1) Introduction Interactive lectures with

What is a pilot 2) Purpose of a pilot study scaffolding talk

21st study? 02 ILO1,ILO2
3) How to conduct a pilot PowerPoint presentations

study? Think-Group-Share
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1) Errors using Japanese

Interactive lectures with
How to read a demonstratives so and a
22nd scaffolding talks 02 ILO3,ILO4
research article? made by Korean and
Reading materials
– VI
Chinese learners

Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

23rd Evaluation Presentation / Practical Test

Research Student PowerPoint

Proposal –
24th
1) Individual presentations presentations 02 ILO3,ILO4
Student’s
presentations 2) Feedback Peer review

Research Student PowerPoint

Proposal –
1) Individual presentations presentations 02 ILO3,ILO4
25th Student’s
presentations 2) Feedback Peer review

Research Student PowerPoint

Proposal –
26th 1) Individual presentations presentations 02 ILO3,ILO4
Student’s
presentations 2) Feedback Peer review

Research Student PowerPoint

Proposal –
1) Individual presentations presentations 02 ILO3,ILO4
27th Student’s
presentations 2) Feedback Peer review

Research Student PowerPoint

Proposal – 1) Individual presentations presentations
28th 02 ILO3,ILO4
Student’s
presentations 2) Feedback Peer review

Research Student PowerPoint

Proposal – ILO1,ILO2,ILO
29th 1) Individual presentations presentations 02
Student’s 3,ILO4
presentations 2) Feedback Peer review

1) Submission of corrected Student PowerPoint

presentations ILO1,ILO2,ILO
30th Conclusion research proposal 02
3,ILO4
2) Revision Think-Group-Share

Teaching/Learning Method Lectures, practical sessions with up to date software on Data management,
discussions, presentations
Assessment Strategy
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Continuous Assessment Assignments, Mini Projects, Presentation at a Department Seminar / or Oral

Examination

30% 70%

Details:

Theory (%) Practical (%) Other (%)(specify)

Oral Presentation- 30% - 70% -

Recommended Reading

1. 河野 哲也 (2002) レポート・論文の書き方入門, 慶應義塾大学出版会; 第3版

2. 松本 茂・河野 哲也 (2007) 大学生のための「読む・書く・プレゼン・ディベート」の方法 玉川大学
出版部; 1版
3. Material supplied by the Department of Modern Language at the beginning of the course.

*Selected themes of the course unit JPNS 22552 will be taught in English medium
* OBE-LCT and blended learning approaches to be used the course unit JPNS 22552

Level: 2

Course Code JPNS 22562

Course Title General Skills of Communication II

Credit Value 2

Type Compulsory

Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Independent

Learning

30 10 60

Learning outcomes

At the completion of the course the students will

ILO1 to engage in successful oral communication
ILO2 to listen and comprehend conversation, announcements
ILO3 to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Japanese Grammar
ILO4 to compare contemporary Japanese culture and society with Sri Lankan culture and society
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and communicate successfully

Course Content
10. Contents Mode of Delivery / Way
No. of
of Delivery (T/L CLO No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Hrs
Materials)

Interactive sessions,
Bunka Chukyu
Nihongo II 1) Introduction Power point
presentations ILO1, ILO2, ILO3,
1st Lesson 2 2) Reading, listening & 02
ILO4
“Travel the World” comprehension group work

Audio-video sessions

Interactive lectures with

1) Grammar 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
scaffolding talks
2) Counter suffixes ILO1, ILO2, ILO3,
2nd Lesson 2 02
Think-Group-Share ILO4
presentations

audio-video sessions

1) Reading, listening & Interactive sessions

Lesson 2 comprehension ILO1, ILO2, ILO3,
3rd Think-pair-share 02
ILO4
2) Grammar 6, 7, 8 Presentations

1) Various units Interactive sessions

2) Listening ILO1, ILO2, ILO3,
4th Lesson 2 Think-pair-share 02
ILO4
Presentations

Interactive lectures with

1) Adverbs
Lesson 2 scaffolding talks ILO1, ILO2, ILO3,
5th 2) Activity (listening and 02
Group work ILO4
speaking)
Presentations

1) Introduction
Interactive sessions
Lesson 3 2) Reading, listening &
Power point ILO1, ILO2,
6th comprehension 02
“Intercultural presentations Audio- ILO3, ILO4
Communication” 3) Grammar 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, video sessions
6
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Group work

1) Katakana words Presentations

ILO1, ILO2, ILO3,
7th Lesson 3 Interactive lectures with 02
2) Reading, listening & ILO4
comprehension scaffolding talks

Audio-video sessions

Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

8th
Evaluation Presentation / Practical Test
Group work

Discussions
1) Grammar 7, 8, 9, 10 ILO1, ILO2, ILO3,
9th Lesson 3 Think-pair-share 02
2) Proverbs ILO4
Tutorials

Audio-video sessions

Brainstorming

Lesson 3 1) Listening Think-pair-share

10th 02 ILO1, ILO2, ILO3
2) Adverbs Interactive lectures

Tutorials

Group work

Discussions
ILO1, ILO2, ILO3,
11th Lesson 3 Activity Think-pair-share 02
ILO4
Interactive sessions

Presentations

Group work

1) Introduction Discussions

Lesson 4 2) Reading, listening & Presentations ILO1, ILO2, ILO3,

12th 02
comprehension Lectures ILO4
“Sports and Leisure”
3) Grammar 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Power point presentations

Interactive sessions

Group work
1) Reading, listening & Think-Pair-Share ILO1, ILO2, ILO3,
13th comprehension 02
Discussions ILO4
Lesson 4
2) Grammar 7, 8, 9
Presentations
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Interactive sessions

1) ‘De aru’ style Group work,

Lesson 4 2) Listening Discussions, ILO1, ILO2, ILO3,

14th 02
3) Conjunctions and Think-share-pair ILO4
adverbs
Interactive sessions

1) Activity (Listening and Interactive sessions

speaking) ILO1, ILO2, ILO3,
15th Lesson 4 Think-share-pair 02
ILO4
Presentations

Teaching/Learning Method Lectures supported by discussions, language laboratory work, learning audio-
video sessions, tutorials
Assessment Strategy

Continuous Assessment End of Semester Examination

30% 70%

Oral 20%

Listening10%
Theory (%) Practical (%) Other (%)(specify)

60% 10% -

Recommended Reading

1 . 文 化 外 国 語 専 門 学 校 日 本 語 課 程 (1997)、 文 化 中 級 日 本 語 I、株式会社凡人社
2. 文化外国語専門学校日本語課程(1997)、文化中級日本語 II,株式会社凡人社
3. 庵功雄、高梨信乃、中西久美子、山田敏弘(2003)、中上級教える人のための日本語 文法ハンドブック、ス
リーエネットワーク
4. 名古屋大学日本語研究会 GA6(2006)、ふしぎ発見！日本語文法
5. 野田尚史(1991)、はじめての人の日本語文法、くろしお
6. 友松悦子 宮本淳 和栗雅子 (2013)「改訂版 どんなときどう使う 日本語表現文型 200」、アルク
7. 友松 悦子、和栗 雅子、 宮本淳 (1996)、「どんな時どう使う 日本語表現文型 500―日本語能力試験 1・2 級対応」、
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アルク
8. Ota Y., Shibata M, Makino K., Mitsui A., Miyagi S.(2001)Mainichi no Kikitori 50 nichi, Bonjinsha.
9. Tomisaka Y. (2002) Nameraka Nihonngo Kiwa

*Selected themes of the course unit JPNS 22562 will be taught in English medium
* OBE-LCT and blended learning approaches to be used the course unit JPNS 22562

Level: 2

Course Code JPNS 23574

Course Title Kanji Characters, Vocabulary & Comprehension I

Credit Value 4

Type Compulsory

Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Independent

Learning
60 - 140

Learning outcomes
At the completion of the course the students will be able to
ILO1 demonstrate a sound knowledge of Kanji characters, related information
ILO2 comprehend piece of writings texts news by reading
ILO3 write essays, notices, massages, news, articles ext.

Course Content

10. Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of
No. of Hrs CLO No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials)
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1.Spring
2.Summer
3.Autumn
Interactive lectures with
Nature and seasons 4.Winter
in Japan scaffolding talks 2
1st 5.Seasonal changings of ILO1,ILO2
the nature Power Point Presentations
Video session
6.Kanji relevant to the
topic

1.Traditionl Japanese Interactive lectures

clothing Power Point Presentations
The life of the
2.Modern Japanese
Japanese people - Videos relevant to the
clothing
2nd Clothing
3.Functions of topic 2 ILO1,ILO2
clothing(from the view Flash cards
point of culture)
Brainstorming
4.Kanji relevant to the
topic

1.Changing of the Japanese

Interactive lectures
food culture from the past
The life of the Power Point Presentations
to present
Japanese people - Flash cards
2.semi – prepared food in ILO1,ILO2,IL
3rd Food Reading materials 2
Japanese supermarkets O3
Video session
3.Kanji reading on a
news paper

1.Parts of a Japanese
traditional house
2.changing of the Japanese
Interactive lectures with
The life of the house (from past to
Japanese people- present) scaffolding talks
Housing 3. Modern Japanese house ILO1,ILO2,IL
4th Power Point Presentations 2
4.Difference between O3
traditional and modern Video session
houses
Flash cards

5.House parts in kanji

characters
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1.Golf
Interactive lectures with
2.Sumo
3.Pachinko scaffolding talks
The life of the 2 ILO1,ILO2
5th
Japanese people- 4.Tennis
Power Point Presentations
Recreation 5.Karoke
Video session
6.Kanji related to sports

7.Video Games
8.Cultural courses Interactive lectures with
The life of the (Shodo,Painting,Igo,shogi
6th Japanese people- ,Ikebana) scaffolding talks 2 ILO1,ILO2
Recreation Video session
9.Kanji used on Japanese
cultural events Power Point presentation

Interactive lectures with

1.Japanese working
The life of the culture scaffolding talks
Japanese people 2.Japanese seniority ILO1,ILO2,IL
7th Power Point Presentations 2
system in companies O3
-Life in the
Video session
Workplace
3.Kanji relevant to the
topic Reading materials

Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

8th
Evaluation Presentation / Practical Test

1.New Year
Decorations Interactive lectures with
Osechiryouri
Shimekazari scaffolding talks
New year gifts
Japanese Power Point Presentations ILO1,ILO2,IL
New year cards 2
9th O3
Festivals New year games Video session
2.Seijin no hi (coming of
Reading materials
age day)
3.Setsubun Brainstorming

4.Kanji on relevant topics

5.Hinamatsuri Interactive lectures with
6.Valentine’s day
Japanese scaffolding talks
7.Graduation/School
10th Festivals entrance ceremonies Videos relevant to the 2 ILO1,ILO2
topic
8.Kanji seen on festivals
Power Point presentation
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9.Tango no sekku Interactive lectures with

10.Tanabata scaffolding talks
11th Japanese ILO1,ILO2,IL
11.Obon Video session 2
Festivals O3
Power Point presentation
12.Kanji game Brainstorming

13.Moon viewing
Japanese
14.Shichi-go-san Interactive lectures with
12th Festivals scaffolding talks ILO1,ILO2,IL
15.Christmas 2
16.Year end Video session O3
Brainstorming
17.Kanji puzzles

1.Kabuki
2.Sado(Tea ceremony) Interactive lectures
Japanese Culture- Power Point Presentations ILO1,ILO2,IL
3.Ikebana
13th Traditional 2
Video session O3
Japanese Culture Reading materials
4.Kanji relevant to the
topic

5.Tanka and Haiku

Japanese Culture-
6.Shodo(Calligraphy) Interactive lectures with
Traditional
scaffolding talks ILO1,ILO2,IL
14th Japanese Culture 2
7.Kanji related to Power Point Presentation O3
traditional Japanese Video session
culture

Lectures

Japanese Culture- 8.Noh drama Power Point Presentations

Traditional 9.Kyougen ILO1,ILO2,IL
Japanese Culture Text books 2
15th 10.Japanese Music O3

11.Kanji class test and Videos relevant to the

quiz topic

1.Modern Japanese
writing
Japanese Culture-
2.Music Lectures
Contemporary
Japanese Culture 3.Art Power Point Presentations 2 ILO1,ILO2,IL
16th 4.Movies
Text books O3
5.”kigyou
mesena” (cooperate Videos relevant to the
subsidizing of the Art’s) topic
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6.Kanji relevant to the

topic

1.Famikon(Computer
Japanese Culture-
games) Interactive lectures with
The world of 2.Comics scaffolding talks ILO1,ILO2,IL
17th children 2
3.Amusement Park Power Point Presentations O3
Brainstorming
4.Kanji relevant to the
topic
Interactive lectures with
1.Soccer scaffolding talks
2.Baseball Power Point Presentations
Japanese Sports 3.Sumo wrestling Videos relevant to the ILO1,ILO2,IL
18th 2
4.Tennis topic O3
Reading materials
5.Kanji related to sports

6.Judo Interactive lectures

7.Karate Power Point Presentation
8.Kendo Videos relevant to the
Japanese Sports ILO1,ILO2,IL
19th 9.Japanese archery topic 2
O3
Brainstorming
10.Kanji relevant to the
topic
1.A well-educated society
2.The ‘Nesting’ of children
Interactive lectures with
3.Authorized textbook
Japanese Education scaffolding talks
system ILO1,ILO2,IL
20th Power Point Presentations 2
O3
Video session
4.Kanji related to Japanese
education

5.Strict school rules

6.University students in Interactive lectures with
Japanese Education Japan scaffolding talks ILO1,ILO2,IL
21st 2
Power Point Presentations O3
7. Recognizing necessary
kanji for Foreign Video session
students

Class test
(Comprehension ILO1,ILO2,IL
22nd Class test Test paper 2
Reading, Culture, O3
Kanji)
Interactive lectures with ILO1,ILO2,IL
23rd scaffolding talks 2
1.Buddhism O3
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Religion in Japan 2.Shinthoism Power Point Presentation

3.Belief in Jizo Video session
4.Shugendou(Mountain
Ascetism)

5.Kanji relevant to the

topic

1.The constitution of Japan Interactive lectures with

2.The National Diet scaffolding talks
Japanese 3.Elections Power Point Presentations ILO1,ILO2,IL
24th 2
Government O3
4.Kanji relevant to the Video session
topic

5.Transfer of Political
Interactive lectures with
power
scaffolding talks
6.The Cabinet
Japanese Power Point Presentations ILO1,ILO2,IL
25th 7.The law courts 2
Government Video session O3
8.Kanji relevant to the
Topic

1.The life- style super

power, 5year plan Interactive lectures with
2.Towards scaffolding talks 2
Internationalization Power Point Presentations
Japanese Economy 3.The Appreciation of the Video session
ILO1,ILO2,IL
26th Yen
O3
4.The expansion of
domestic consumption

5.Kanji relevant to the

topic

Interactive lectures with

1.Primary industries scaffolding talks
2.Development of the
Japanese Industry Power Point Presentations
industries ILO1,ILO2,IL
27th 2
Videos relevant to the O3
3. Kanji related to the topic
Industrial field
Reading materials
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1.The co-existence of
manufacturing
industriesand the Interactive lectures with
environment scaffolding talks
28th Pollution and the 2.Pollution on a global ILO1,ILO2,IL
environment 2
scale Power Point Presentation O3
3.Garbage Videos session

4.Kanji related to
environment

1.Railways
29th Japanese 2.Busses and trukcs Interactive lectures
Transportation 3.Airlines ILO1,ILO2,IL
Power Point Presentations 2
System O3
Video session
4.Kanji seen on public
transportation

Interactive lectures with

1.From primitive to scaffolding talks

30th ancient times
Japanese History 2.The age of Feudalism Power Point Presentations ILO1,ILO2,IL
2
3.The modern age O3
Reading materials
4.Kanji quiz
Video session

Teaching/Learning Method Lectures, discussions, practical sessions, group work, tutorials

Assessment Strategy

Continuous Assessment End of Semester Examination

30% 70%

Class Test- 30% Theory (%) Practical (%) Other (%)(specify)

70% - -

Recommended Reading

1.Nishiguchi, K., Kono, T., (1994), A Study System for intermediate & Advanced Learners-Kanji in Context – Reference
Book, The Japan Times Ltd.
2.加納千恵子、清水百合、竹中弘子、石井恵理子 (2001), Basic Kanji Book Vol.2,Bonjinsha
3.NishiguchiK.,Kono T.(1994) A Study System for intermediate & Advanced Learners-Kanji in Context -Work
BookVol.1&2,The Japan Times Ltd.
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4.佐々木瑞枝（1995）日本事情入門

Level: 2

Course Code JPNS 21582

Course Title Introduction to Computer Science I

Credit Value 2

Type Compulsory

Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Independent

Learning

30 10 60

Learning outcomes
At the completion of the course unit student will be able to
ILO1 use computer with the knowledge of Hardware, software and network system.

Course Content
10. Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of
No. of Hrs CLO No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials)

1st History of 1)1st Generation Interactive lectures

Computers Computers
→ Computer Power point Presentation
2)2nd Generation
Generations 2 ILO1
Computers

3)3rd Generatio n
Computers

2nd → Computer 1)4th Generation Interactive lectures

Generations Computers
PPT Presentation 2 ILO1
Contd. 2)5th Generation
Computers
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3rd Computer 1)CPU Interactive lectures

System 2)Memory Power point Presentation
Overview
3)Input Output Devices 2 ILO2
→ Hardware
Introduction 4)Storage Devices

→ Software 5)System Software

Introduction
6)Application Software

7)Data as Firmware

8)User as Liveware

4th Computer 1)CPU Interactive lectures

System 2)Memory Power point Presentation
Overview
3)Input Output Devices 2 ILO2
→ Hardware
Introduction 4)Storage Devices

→ Software 5)System Software

Introduction
6)Application Software

7)Data as Firmware

8)User as Liveware

5th Computer 1)CPU Interactive lectures

System 2)Memory Power point Presentation
Overview
3)Input Output Devices 2 ILO2,ILO3
→ Hardware
Introduction 4)Storage Devices

→ Software 5)System Software

Introduction
6)Application Software

7)Data as Firmware

8)User as Liveware

6th Methods of 1)Keyboard Layouts Interactive lectures

Input 2)Differences between Power point Presentation
→ Keyboard US Keyboards and
Japanese Keyboards Demonstrations 2 ILO2,ILO3
→ Mouse Brainstorming
1)5 Input techniques of
→ Variants Mouse

→ Alternative 2)New Technologies

Methods
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7th Methods of 1)Keyboard Layouts Interactive lectures

Input 2)Differences between Power point Presentation
→ Keyboard US Keyboards and
Japanese Keyboards Demonstrations
→ Mouse 2 ILO2,ILO3
3)5 Input techniques of Brainstorming
→ Variants Mouse

→ Alternative 4)New Technologies

Methods

8th Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

Evaluation Presentation / Practical Test
9th Methods of 1)Printer Types Interactive lectures
Output
2)Mechanism of Power point Presentation
→ Printers printers, and their
quality factors Demonstrations
→ Monitors 2 ILO2,ILO3
3)Monitors Types Simple Practical
4)Mechanism of
monitors and their
quality factors

10th Methods of 1)Printer Types Interactive lectures

Output
2)Mechanism of Power point Presentation
→ Printers printers, and their
quality factors Demonstrations
→ Monitors Sim le Practical 2 ILO2,ILO3
3)Monitors Types

4)Mechanism of
monitors and their
quality factors

11th Methods of 1)Mechanism of sound Interactive lectures

Output systems
Power point Presentation
→ Sound 2)Mechanism of
Projectors Demonstrations
Systems
3)Virtual Reality and Simple Practical 2 ILO2,ILO3
→ Projectors
new technologies
→ Virtual
Reality

12th Methods of 1)Mechanism of sound Interactive lectures

Output systems
Power point Presentation
→ Sound 2)Mechanism of
Projectors Demonstrations
Systems
3)Virtual Reality and Simple Practical 2 ILO2,ILO3
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→ Projectors new technologies

→ Virtual
Reality

13th Transforming 1)Data Representations Interactive lectures

Data into in Computers
Power point Presentation
Information 2)Binary, Octal, Decimal,
and Hexadecimal Simple Practical 2 ILO4,ILO5
transformations

14th Transforming 1)Data Representations Interactive lectures

Data into in Computers
Power point Presentation 2 ILO4,ILO5
Information
2)Binary, Octal, Decimal,
and Hexadecimal Simple Practical
Contd.
transformations

15th Revision Brainstorming

Simple Practical 2 ILO4,ILO5

Teaching/Learning Method Lectures, discussions, practical sessions

Assessment Strategy

Continuous Assessment End of Semester Examination

30% 70%

Details: Theory (%) Practical (%) Other (%)(specify)

Class test- 15% 70% - -

Assignments-15%

Recommended Reading
Materials provided by the Department

*Selected themes of the course unit JPNS 21582 will be taught in English medium
* OBE-LCT and blended learning approaches to be used the course unit JPNS 21582
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Level: 2

Course Code JPNS 22592

Course Title Introduction to Computer Science II

Credit Value 2
Type Compulsory

Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Independent

Learning

30 10 60

Learning outcomes
At the completion of the course unit student will be able to
ILO1 use computer with the knowledge of hardware, software and network system

Course Content
10. Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of
No. of Hrs CLO No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials)

1st Data Processing 1)Registers Interactive lectures

Fundamentals
2)RAM Power point presentation 2 ILO1,ILO2

3)The System Clock

2nd Data Processing 1)Registers Interactive lectures

Fundamentals
2)RAM Power point presentation 2 ILO1,ILO2

3)The System Clock

3rd Data Processing 1)Registers (Revision) Interactive lectures

Fundamentals 2)RAM (Revision) Power point presentation
Contd. 3)The System Clock 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3

4)The Bus

5)Cache Memory

4th Data Processing 1)Registers (Revision) Interactive lectures

Fundamentals
2)RAM (Revision) Power point presentation
Contd.
3)The System Clock 2 ILO1,ILO2

4)The Bus
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5)Cache Memory

5th Computer 1)Input Output Interactive lectures

Peripherals Interfaces
Power point presentation 2 ILO2,ILO3
2)Key features
Simple Practical

6th Computer 1)Input Output Interactive lectures

Peripherals Interfaces
Simple Practical 2 ILO2,ILO3
2)Key features

7th Storage Devices 1)Diskettes Interactive lectures

→ Magnetic 2)Hard Disks Power point presentation

Storages 3)High-Capacity Floppy 2 ILO4,ILO5
→ Formatting Disks
of a Disk 4)Disk Cartridges

5)Magnetic Tapes

8th Storage Devices Formatting Mechanism Lecture with

PPT
9th → Formatting Presentation
Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group Presentation /
of a Disk Practical Test
Evaluation

10th Storage Devices 1)CD-ROM Interactive lectures

→ Optical 2)DVD-ROM Power point presentation

Storages 3)CD-R 2 ILO4,ILO5

4)CD-RW

5)Mechanism

11th Storage Devices 1)CD-ROM Interactive lectures

→ Optical 2)DVD-ROM Power point presentation

Storage 3)CD-R 2 ILO4,ILO5

4)CD-RW

5)Mechanism

12th Solid State 1)Solid State Drives Interactive lectures

Storage Devices 2)Memory Sticks Power point presentation 2 ILO4,ILO5
→ Optical 3)Flash Memory
Storages
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4)Micro Devices

Teaching/Learning Method Lectures, discussions, practical sessions

Assessment Strategy

Continuous Assessment End of Semester Examination

30% 70%

Details: Theory (%) Practical (%) Other (%)(specify)

Class test- 15% 70% - -

Assignments-15%
Recommended Reading
Materials provided by the Department

*Selected themes of the course unit JPNS 22592 will be taught in English medium
* OBE-LCT and blended learning approaches to be used the course unit JPNS 22592

Level: 2

Course Code JPNS 23604

Course Title Japanese Language for Business Purposes I

Credit Value 4

Type Compulsory

Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Independent

Learning

60 20 120

Learning outcomes
At the completion of the course the students will be able to
ILO1 demonstrate basic language skills and competency in working in a relevant professional
environment.
ILO2 behave with thorough understanding of Japanese system
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ILO3 communicate verbally and nonverbally successfully

Course Content
10. Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of
No. of Hrs CLO No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials)

1) Brief introduction
Interactive lectures with
to subject content,
evaluation method scaffolding talks
Introduction ILO1,ILO2,IL
1st 02
2) Guidelines for O3
PowerPoint Presentations
continuous
assessments Reading Materials

1)Introduction to
Japanese Resume Interactive lectures
Business Resume ILO1,ILO2,IL
2nd PowerPoint Presentations 02
Format 2) Knowing about O3
Japanese Resume e-learning activities
Format

Interactive lectures with

1)Lecture on Japanese ILO1,ILO2,IL
Greetings in Business Style Greeting scaffolding talks 02
3rd O3
Situation 2)Mini-Practice
PowerPoint Presentations

1)Lecture on Basic E- Interactive lectures

Business E-mail Writing mail Skills ILO1,ILO2,IL
4th Basics PowerPoint Presentations 02
2)Writing a Business E- O3
mail 3minute pause

Interactive lectures with

1)Giving Feedback on
Feedback on Task scaffolding talks
5th 02 ILO1
E-mail 2)Mini Practice and PowerPoint Presentations
Revision
Peer Review

Interactive lectures with

1)Lecture on Writing
Making Requests in E- Skills of Making scaffolding talks
Appointment ILO1,ILO2,IL
6th mails(1) 02
PowerPoint Presentations O3
2)Writing Business E-
mail
Peer Review
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1)Giving Feedback on Interactive session

Task ILO1,ILO2,IL
7th Feedback on E-mail PowerPoint Presentations 02
2)Mini Practice and O3
Revision Brainstorming

Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

8th
Evaluation Presentation / Practical Test
Discussion(How to 1) Discussion
Introduce Yourself Brainstorming ILO1,ILO2,IL
9th Professionally) 2) Individual 02
Student Presentations O3
Presentations

Discussion Feedback on 1) Giving Feedback on Interactive lectures with

Self-Introductions Presentations
scaffolding talks ILO1,ILO2,IL
10th 02
2)2ndIndividual O3
Presentations Student Presentations

Writing Resume(1) 1)Writing Resume; Interactive lectures with

“Education” ILO1,ILO2,IL
11th scaffolding talks 02
O3
PowerPoint Presentations

Writing Resume(2) 1)Writing Resume;

“Interests” Think- group-share ILO1,ILO2,IL
12th 02
Student presentation O3

1)Lecture on Writing
Skills of Asking Interactive lectures
Making Requests in E- Postpone
mails(2) PowerPoint Presentations ILO1,ILO2,IL
13th 2)Writing Business E- 02
Peer Review O3
mail

3) Giving Feedback on
Task

1) What is “Business
Card?” Interactive lectures with
Making and Giving
Business Card 2) How to Make and scaffolding talk
ILO1,ILO2,IL
14th Give Business Card 02
O3
Professionally? PowerPoint Presentations

3) Making Business Video session

Card
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Interactive lectures with

1)Giving Feedback on scaffolding talks
Feedback on Resume ILO1,ILO2,IL
Task 02
15th and Business Card O3
2)Q&A Session PowerPoint Presentations
/Conclusion
Brainstorming

Interactive lectures with

1) Review scaffolding talks
Review Business Card ILO1,ILO2,IL
16th 2) Giving Feedback to 02
O3
Classmates PowerPoint Presentations

Brainstorming

1) Introduce to Job Interactive lectures

Hunting in Japan(1) ILO1,ILO2,IL
Group Discussion(1) PowerPoint Presentations 02
17th O3
2) Discuss about each
Topic Brainstorming

1) Discuss about each

PowerPoint Presentations
Topic
Group Discussion(2) ILO1,ILO2,IL
2) Presentations Brainstorming 02
18th O3
3)Giving Comments to Peer Review
other Groups

Interactive lectures with

1) Introduce to Job
Interview Practice(1) Hunting in Japan(2) scaffolding talks
19th 02 ILO2,ILO3
2)How to Enter the PowerPoint Presentations
Room
Video session

1)Preparing for Interactive lectures with

Interview Practice
Interview Practice(2) scaffolding talks
2)Interview ILO1,ILO2,IL
20th 02
Individually PowerPoint Presentations O3

3)Giving Comments to
Video session
Classmates

1)Feedback on Group Brainstorming

Feedback on Group ILO1,ILO2,IL
21st Discussion and 02
Discussion and PowerPoint Presentations O3
Interview
Interview
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Interactive lectures with

1)Lecture on Business
Business Phone-Call Phone Call Basics scaffolding talks
ILO1,ILO2,IL
22nd Basics 02
2)Phrases for a Phone O3
PowerPoint Presentations
Call in Japanese
Audio-video session

Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

23rd Evaluation Presentation / Practical Test

1) Phrases for a
Business Phone Call in ILO1,ILO2,IL
24th Receiving Phone Calls at Japanese PowerPoint Presentations 02
O3
Work
2) Mini-Practice Brainstorming

Interactive lectures with

Things You Should Not 1)Discussion; Case- scaffolding talks

ILO1,ILO2,IL
25th Do As a Business Person Study 02
O3
–Common Small 2)Giving Feedback PowerPoint Presentations
Business Mistakes
Video session

Interactive lectures with

1)How to Apologize in
Discussion(Apologizing) Japanese Language? scaffolding talks
ILO1,ILO2,IL
26th 02
2)Discussion; Case- O3
PowerPoint Presentations
Study
Case study

1)Lecture on Writing
Making Requests in E- Skills of Reminding and Interactive lectures with
mails(3);Reminding, Appreciations
scaffolding talks
Appreciation Writing ILO1,ILO2,IL
27th 2)Writing Business E- 02
Skills O3
mail PowerPoint Presentations

3) Giving Feedback on Peer reading

Task

1)Lecture on Business Lectures

Phone Call Basics
PowerPoint Presentations ILO1,ILO2,IL
28th 2)Phrases for a Phone 02
Answering Phone Calls Group Activities O3
Call in Japanese

3) Role-Play Practice Video-audio session

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Interactive lectures with

scaffolding talks
1)Discussion
Customer Service and
Hospitality Industry PowerPoint Presentations ILO1,ILO2,IL
29th 2)Case-Study 02
O3
3)Role Play Brainstorming

Case study

Brainstorming
1) Revision ILO1,ILO2,IL
Conclusion PowerPoint Presentations 02
30th O3
2) Q&A Session
Quescussion

Teaching/Learning Method Presentations, lectures, plenary sessions

Assessment Strategy

Continuous Assessment End of Semester Examination

30% 70%

Details: Theory (%) Practical (%) Other (%)(specify)

Oral Presentation- 30% 70% - -

Site visits

Recommended Reading
1. 奥村真希、釜渕優子(2008) 、「しごとの日本語 メールの書き方編」、アルク
2. 奥村真希、釜渕優子(2008) 、「しごとの日本語―電話応対 基礎編」 、アルク
3. 米田隆介、藤井和子、重野美枝、池田広子 (2006) 、「ビジ ネスのための日本語」、スリエネットワーク
4. 米田隆介、藤井和子、重野美枝、池田広子 (2006), 「商談のための日本語」、スリエネットワーク

*Selected themes of the course unit JPNS 23604will be taught in English medium
* OBE-LCT and blended learning approaches to be used the course unit JPNS 23604
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Level: 2
Course Code JPNS 23612
Course Title History of Japanese Literature

Credit Value 2
Type Compulsory

Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Independent

Learning

30 - 70

Learning outcomes

At the completion of the course the students will be able to

ILO1 demonstrate a sound Knowledge of ancient literary works with a background knowledge on
the
relevant social, cultural and Economic situations of the relevant eras.
ILO2 taste a Japanese novel and short stories.

Course Content
10. Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of
No. of Hrs CLO No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials)

1) Brief introduction to

subject content, Interactive lectures with

Introduction evaluation method scaffolding talks
1st 02 ILO1,ILO2
and LOs PowerPoint presentations
2) Highlights of Japanese Brainstorming
history

1) Brief introduction to

Japanese history
Interactive lectures with
2) From Old Stone Age to
scaffolding talks
2nd History of Japan Edo period 02 ILO1
PowerPoint presentations
3) Modern Japanese
Documentaries
History

(from Meiji period)

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1) What is Classical

Introduction to Japanese Literature? Interactive lectures

Classical Japanese 2) Characteristics of PowerPoint presentations 02 ILO1,ILO2
3rd Literature
Classical Japanese Documentaries

Literature

1) Introduction

2) Japan’s oldest Interactive lectures

4th Literature in Nara surviving written work PowerPoint presentations 02 ILO1,ILO2

Period – Part I – Kojiki – Record of Video session

Ancient Matters

1) Chapters from Kojiki Interactive lectures with

I. Kamigami no hajimari – scaffolding talks

5th Kojiki – Record of The Birth of the Gods PowerPoint presentations 02 ILO1,ILO2

Ancient Matters II. Yomi no kuni – Chapters from Kojiki

The Land of the Dead Reading materials

1) An anthology of ancient Interactive lectures

Literature in Nara Japanese poems – PowerPoint presentations

6th 02 ILO1,ILO2
Period – Part II Manyōshū – Collection Poems from Manyōshū

Of Ten Thousand Leaves Reading materials

1) Introduction to Interactive lectures with

Literature in Heian Monogatari Literature scaffolding talks

7th 02 ILO1,ILO2
Period – Part I 2) Introduction to PowerPoint presentations
Nikki Literature Documentaries

Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

8th
Evaluation Presentation / Practical Test
1) What is Uta Monogatari
Interactive lectures with
– Poem Tales?
scaffolding talks
Monogatari 2) Famous poem tales in
9th 02 ILO1,ILO2
Literature – I Japanese literature PowerPoint presentations

3) Ise Monogatari – The Chapters from Ise

Monogatari
Tale of Ise
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1) What is Tsukuri

Monogatari
Interactive lectures with
Monogatari – Fanciful Tales?
Literature – II scaffolding talks
2) Famous fanciful tales in
10th 02 ILO1,ILO2
Japanese literature PowerPoint presentations

3) Taketori Monogatari – Chapters from Taketori

Monogatari
The Tale of Bamboo

Cutter

Interactive lectures with

1) Introduction to
scaffolding talks
Genji Monogatari –
11th
Monogatari PowerPoint presentations
The Tale of Genji 02 ILO1
Literature – III
2) Characteristics of The Chapters from Genji
Monogatari
Tale of Genji
Video session

1) What is Rekishi
Interactive lectures with
Monogatari
scaffolding talks
12th Monogatari – Historical Tales? 02 ILO1,ILO2
Literature – IV PowerPoint presentations
2) Famous historical tales
Documentaries
in Japanese literature

1) What is Gunkii

Monogatari Interactive lectures with

Monogatari – War Tales? scaffolding talks

Literature – V 2) Famous war tales in 02 ILO1,ILO2
13th PowerPoint presentations
Japanese literature
Chapters from Heike
3) Heike Monogatari – Monogatari

The Tale of The Heike

1) The Tosa Diary

Interactive lectures with
2) The Kagerō Diary
scaffolding talks
14th Nikki Literature – 3) The Sarashina Diary 02 ILO1
Literary Diaries PowerPoint presentations
4) The Murasaki shikibu
Documentaries
Diary
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5) The Izumi shikibu Diary

15th Conclusion 1) Revision exercises Brainstorming 02 ILO1,ILO2

PowerPoint presentations

1) Highlights of Japanese

Revision of 1st history

Brainstorming
semester 2) Characteristics of 02 ILO1,ILO2
16th
PowerPoint presentations
classical Japanese

literature

1) An anthology of ancient Interactive lectures with

and modern Japanese scaffolding talks

17th Literature in Heian poems – Kokin Wakashū PowerPoint presentations 02 ILO1

2) Comparison of Kokin
Period – Part II Poems from Kokin
Wakashū with Manyōshū Wakashū

1) Introduction to Interactive lectures with

Makura no Sōshi – scaffolding talks

18th Literature in Heian The Pillow Book 02 ILO1,ILO2

PowerPoint presentations
Period – Part III 2) Characteristics of
Chapters from Makura no
Makura no Sōshi Sōshi

1) Introduction to Interactive lectures with

Literature in Tsurezuregusa – scaffolding talks

19th Kamakura Period – Essays in Idleness 02 ILO1,ILO2

PowerPoint presentations
Part I 2) Characteristics of
Chapters from Tsurezure
Tsurezuregusa gusa

1) Introduction to Interactive lectures with

Shin Kokin Wakashū – scaffolding talks

20th Literature in An anthology of Waka 02 ILO1,ILO2

PowerPoint presentations
Kamakura Period – poetry
Poems from Shin Kokin
Part II 2) Comparison of Shin Wakashū
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Kokin Wakashū with

Kokin Wakashū

1) Introduction to Uji Shūi

Monogatari –
Interactive lectures with
Literature in A collection of Japanese
scaffolding talks
21st Kamakura Period – Tales 02 ILO1,ILO2
PowerPoint presentations
Part III 2) Introduction to Hōjōki –
Documentaries
An Account of My Hut –

A poetic Diary

Interactive lectures with

1) Noh Theatre
Traditional scaffolding talks
22nd Japanese Theatre 2) Kabuki Theatre 02 ILO1
PowerPoint presentations
3) Bunraku Theatre
Documentaries

Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

23rd Evaluation Presentation / Practical Test

Interactive lectures with

Noh – The Oldest 1) Introduction to Noh scaffolding talks

Surviving Form of
24th 2) Characteristics of Noh PowerPoint presentations 02 ILO1,ILO2
Japanese Theatre
theatre Documentaries

Video session

1) Introduction to Kabuki
Lectures
2) Characteristics of
PowerPoint presentations
25th Kabuki – Classical Kabuki theatre 02 ILO1,ILO2
Documentaries
Japanese Theatre 3) Difference between Noh
Group discussions
and Kabuki

1) Introduction to Bunraku Interactive lectures

Bunraku – 2) Characteristics of PowerPoint presentations

26th Traditional 02 ILO1,ILO2
Japanese Puppet Bunraku Video session
Theatre 3) Comparison of Bunraku Think-group-share
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with Sri Lankan Puppet

Theatre

Interactive lectures with

Kyōgen – 1) Introduction to Kyōgen scaffolding talks

Traditional
27th 2) Characteristics of PowerPoint presentations 02 ILO1,ILO2
Japanese Comedy
Kyōgen theatre Documentaries

Video session

1) Group presentations
Student PowerPoint
28th Student’s 02 ILO1,ILO2
2) Feedback presentations
presentations

1) Group presentations
Student PowerPoint
29th Student’s 02 ILO1,ILO2
2) Feedback presentations
presentations

Student’s Student PowerPoint

30th 1) Group presentations 02 ILO1,ILO2
presentations and presentations
Conclusion 2) Feedback

Teaching/Learning Method Lectures supported by discussions, group projects, presentations and

tutorials

Assessment Strategy

Continuous Assessment Mini Projects, Assignments, Presentation

30% 70%

Details: Theory (%) Practical (%) Other (%)(specify)

Report –10% - 70% -

Class test-10%

Presentation- 10%

Recommended Reading

1. Keene D. (1979) Anthology of Japanese Literature, Charles E. Tuttle Company

2. Kato,S., Sanderson, D., (1997) A History of Japanese Literature: From the Manyoshu to Modern Times,
Routledge
3. William, G.A.,(2011),A History of Japanese Literature, Nabu Press
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4. 出口 汪 (1996) 「早わかり文学史」 (中継新書), 語学春秋社

5.丸谷才一(2004) 「日本文学史早わかり」 (講談社文芸文庫) 、講談社
6. 丸谷才一(2004) 「日本文学史早わかり」 (講談社文芸文庫) 、講談社

1 Code of the Course Unit JPNS 21621

2 Title of the Course Unit Community Service Engagement

3 Number of Credits 2
4 Type Optional
5 Pre-requisites None
6 Main objective of the course

The main objective of the course unit is to provide an opportunity for the students to identify
the society and the responsibility and to serve the society.
7 Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
At the completion of this course unit the student will be able to
1: Nurturing community-oriented thinking pattern and emphasize cooperate social responsibility in
day-to-day social life as a member of the society.

2: Conceptualize the characteristics and meaning of ‘Community’ while understanding community

dynamics in their life course.

3: Improve students’ engagement with one of selected community or part of community among
different communities in their local, regional, or at the national levels and develop the concept of
volunteerism.

4: Enhance attitudes towards social harmony by engage with different social clusters, communities,
ethnic groups, religious groups, marginalized communities, etc.

5: Develop community-oriented thinking pattern among various student groups within the faculties
and the university, conceptualize, articulate and propose possible remedial actions to improve the
targeted community livelihood or living standards.

6: Provide a substantial social platform to understand the cooperate social responsibility and
volunteerism as a member of the society.

9 Contents Mode of No of ILO

Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery/ Way Hrs. No.
of Delivery (T/L
Materials)
1st An introduction to the nature of course unit, its ILOs Direct 1, 2,
and basic concepts classroom 1
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2nd Historical background of community service teaching/ online 1 1,2

teaching/
engagements
blended
3rd community service engagements and volunteerism - 1 3,4
part I

4th community service engagements and volunteerism – 1 3,4

part II

5th community service engagements and volunteerism - 1 3,4

part III

6th community service engagements and volunteerism - 1 3,4

part IV

7th community service engagements and volunteerism - 1 3,4

part V

8th Oral presentation on community service engaged in voluntarily 1 5

9th A series of guidance will be provided through LMS, 1 1,2

mentoring, and supervision on preparation project
work targeted community service engagement
proposed by a group of students in each department
who are following the degree program.

10th Community service engagement activity which is a 1,2

practical approach should be implement targeting a
particular community, society, association,
institution, or socially excluded group in the
mainstream society and the group of students needs
to produce audio visual evidences at the end of the 1
activity performed. This is in addition to the project
proposal and they can upload such evidences into
the university website, their Face Book walls, etc.
However, such public domains should be used after
consultation of the mentor in the respective
departments.

11th 3,4,5
All respective students’ groups who are engaging in
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community services are expected to have a healthy 1

dialogue between group members and fellow students
and teachers as well as other interested members or
groups in different platforms, especially in online
platforms.

12th Community Service Engagement 1 3,6

13th Community Service Engagement 1 3,6
14th Community Service Engagement 1 3,6
15th Community Service Engagement 1 3,6

10. Number of Notional Hours: 50

1. Lecture Hours: 15 2. Self-study and Homework Preparation Hours: 35

3. Hours for recommended reading:
11. Evaluation and Assessment:
In Course Evaluation (Mid Semester Evaluation) 100% from Total Marks Allocated
Expected soft skills to be evaluated through the Group proposal 40%
Community Service Engagement /Online dialogues/interactions with Audio-visual evidence
60%
confidential report on activity completed by external monitored organization or institution

Recommended Readings:
1. Chekki, Dan A. (1980) Community Development: Theory and Method of Planned Change. New Delhi, Vikas
Publishing House Pvt Ltd.
2. Lloyd, Vera (2014) Community Services Intervention: An Introduction to Direct Practice. Sydney, Allen &
Unwin.
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Level: 2
Course Code JPNS 23634
Course Title Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language I

Credit Value 4

Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Independent Learning

60 60 80

Learning outcomes
At the completion of the course the students will
ILO1 demonstrate a sound knowledge of theories of language teaching and language teaching
methodology
ILO2 teach practically and experience teaching
ILO3 set syllabus
ILO4 evaluate students learning

Course Content
Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of
No. of Hrs L No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials)

Japanese Language
Education in Sri Lanka
Introduction to Brain Storming
Japanese Language Teaching in
1st Language the world Lecture 02 ILO1
Teaching
Importance of foreign
language teaching and
learning in Sri Lanka

Who is a language
teacher Quescussion
2nd The teacher’s
02 ILO1
role in language What qualities to be Think pair and sharing
education practiced as a language thoughts
teacher
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Grammar Translation Interactive lecture

Language Method Group work think and
3rd Teaching 02 L 1,2
sharing thoughts
Methodologies Audio Lingual Method
Practical teaching

Language Interactive lecture

Teaching Direct method Group work think and
4th Methodologies 02 ILO1,2
Total physical Response sharing thoughts
Practical teaching

Interactive lecture
Community Language
Language teaching (CLL) Group work think and
5th Teaching 02 ILO1,2
sharing thoughts
Methodologies Suggestopedia
Practical teaching

Communicative Language Interactive lecture

Language
Teaching Group work think and
Teaching 02 ILO1,2
6th sharing thoughts
Methodologies Task based language
teaching Practical teaching

Understanding the
What is Learning Student Interactive lecture
7th 02 ILO1
Different types of Quescussion
learning

Mid Semester Teaching practical ILO1,2

8th
Evaluation

Setting syllabus Interactive lecture

Designing a Quescussion 02 L 1,2,3
9th course Identifying different
types of Syllabuses Group work

Workshop
Designing a Writing teaching Group work 02 ILO1,2,3
10th plans
course
Individual presentation
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Identifying Summative vs Interactive lectures

Formative ILO1,2,3
11th evaluation Think pair and share 02
Language evaluation
Quescussion

Interactive lectures
ILO1,2,3
12th Giving feedback Think pair and share 02

Quescussion

Course design Practical Teaching 02 ILO3,4

13th

Classroom Practical Teaching 02 L3

14th teaching

Classroom
15th teaching Practical Teaching 02 L3

2nd semester

Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of
No. of Hrs L No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials)

Need analysis
Designing a Quescussion
course Readiness analysis
1st Data collection 02 ILO3
Foam objectives of the
course analyzing

Designing a Setting syllabus part II Discussion

2nd course 02 L3
Setting curriculum Group work

Designing a Textbook analysis

3rd
course Teaching material Discussion 02 ILO3
selection

Design a new
intensive course Group work
4th 02 ILO3
to University Design a course
students

Design a new
Group work
intensive course 02 ILO3
5th to University Design a course
students
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Write teaching Group work

6th plans 02 ILO3
Planning lessons

Peer review of Group work

7th 02 ILO3
teaching plans
Planning lessons

Mid Semester Assignment -Teaching plans writing

8th
Evaluation
Course teaching Group work
9th 02 ILO2
Teaching, assesing

Course teaching Group work

10th 02 ILO2
Teaching, assesing

Course teaching Group work

11th 02 ILO2
Teaching, assesing

Course teaching Group work

12th 02 ILO2
Teaching, assesing

Course teaching Group work

13th 02 ILO2
Teaching, assesing

Course teaching evaluation 02 ILO4

14th

Portfolio writing Individual portfolio writing 02 ILO2

15th on teaching

Teaching/Learning Method Lectures and discussions

Assessment Strategy

Continuous Assessment Regular Attendance, Participation at Discussions, Assignments

100%

Details:

Teaching practice 1 20%

Teaching plan 10%
Design a course 10%
Teaching practice 2 20%
Portfolio 40%

Recommended Reading
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1. Kobayashi M., (1998),Yokuwakaru Kyojuhou, Aruku

2.迫田久美子 (2002) 、「日本語教育に生かす第二言語習得研究」、アルク
3. 高見澤 孟、ハント 蔭山 裕子、池田 悠子、 伊藤 博文 (2004)「新・はじめての日本語教育1 日本語教育
の基礎知識 」、アルク
4.市川 保子 (2005) 、「初級日本語文法と教え方のポイント」、スリーエーネットワーク
5.市川 保子 (2007) 、「中級日本語文法と教え方のポイント」 、スリーエーネットワーク
6. 鎌田 修、川口 義一、 鈴木 睦 (2006)
7. Rathnayake, D. (2020) 「日本語を教える‐日本語教師への優しい指導」

Level: 2

Course Code JPNS 23644

Course Title General Skills of Translation I

Credit Value 4

Type Optional

Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Independent

Learning

60 20 120

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

ILO1 Read and comprehend nonliterary texts
ILO2 Compare with mother language and cultural background
ILO3 translating texts, documents, formal letters from Japanese into Sinhala

Course Content
10. Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of
No. of Hrs CLO No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials)

Interactive lectures with

Introduction 1.What is a translation. scaffolding talks

1st 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
2.Source language PowerPoint presentations
3.Target language Brainstorming
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1.Characteristics of a Interactive lectures

language
Introduction Think-group-share
2nd 2 ILO1,ILO2
about “Language” 2Language .Acquisition
3.Arbitariness PowerPoint presentations

Interactive lectures
Characters and 1.Difference between PowerPoint presentations
3rd the sound sounds and 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
characters(Using Sinhala,
Think-group-share
English and Japanese)

Interactive lectures with

1.Introduction
Structure of the scaffolding talks
4th 2.SVO languages 2 ILO1,ILO2
language
3.SOV Languages Discussions, PowerPoint
presentations

Interactive lectures with

Functions of 1.Expressive function scaffolding talks

language 2.Informative function 2 ILO1
5th Brainstorming
3.Vocative function
PowerPoint presentations

Interactive lectures with

1.Interlingual translation
Types of scaffolding talks
2.Intralingual translation
6th Translation 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
3.Intersemiotic Discussions
translation
PowerPoint presentations

1.The bond between Interactive lectures with

culture and language
scaffolding talks
2.Translating cultural
7th Language and 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
words Think-group-share
Culture
3.Problems occur in
translating cultural words PowerPoint presentations

Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

8th
Evaluation Presentation / Practical Test

1.As a science Interactive lectures with

Levels of 2.As a skill scaffolding talks 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3

9th
Translation
3.As an Art PowerPoint presentations
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4.As a matter of taste Brainstorming

1.Writer Interactive lectures with

Elements of 2.Translator scaffolding talks

10th 2 ILO1
translation 3.Reader
Discussions, PowerPoint
presentations

Interactive lectures with

Source language 1.Word-to-word scaffolding talks

11th based translation 2 ILO1,ILO2
translations PowerPoint presentations
2.Literarl translation
Peer review

Interactive lectures with

Source language 3.Faithful translations scaffolding talks

12th based 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
4.Semantic translations Brainstorming
translations

PowerPoint presentations

Interactive lectures with

1.Adaptation scaffolding talks
13th Target language 2 ILO1,ILO2,
based
2.Free translation
translations PowerPoint presentations

Interactive lectures with

Target language 3.Ideomatic translation scaffolding talks

14th based 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
4.Communicative Think-pair-share
translations
translation
PowerPoint presentations

Interactive lectures with

1.Introduction scaffolding talks
Dialects
15th 2.Dialects used in Sri 2 ILO1,ILO2
Lanka and Japan Brainstorming

PowerPoint presentations
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Interactive lectures with

Student’s presentations
16th
Dialects on comparing the dialects scaffolding talks 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
of Japan and Sri Lanka
PowerPoint presentations

Interactive lectures with

1.Introduction
Diglossia scaffolding talks
17th 2.Reasons for Diglossia 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
Brainstorming
3.Functions of diglossia
PowerPoint presentations

1.Text level Interactive lectures with

Levels of 2.Reference level scaffolding talks

18th Translation 2 ILO1,ILO2
3.Natural level PowerPoint presentations
4.Cohensive level Brainstorming

Interactive lectures with

1.Introduction
scaffolding talks 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
19th Functions of 2. Functions of
Translation Translation
PowerPoint presentations

Interactive lectures with

Types of 1.Literary translations scaffolding talks

20th translations 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
2.Religious translations Brainstorming

PowerPoint presentations

Interactive lectures with

3.Law translations
Types of scaffolding talks
21st translations 4.Scientific translations 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
Brainstorming
5.Technical translations
PowerPoint presentations

1.Science and technology Interactive lectures

22nd Areas of 2.Religion PowerPoint presentations 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3

translation
3.Law and etc. Peer review

1.Religious Registers Interactive lectures

23rd Registers 2.Professional Registers PowerPoint presentations 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3

Reading materials
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1.Emphasis on leadership

2.Expansion of topics Interactive lectures

New trends of
24th
translation 3.Transmitting PowerPoint presentations 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
knowledge and culture Think –group-share
4.Standered terms

1.Definition of pidgin Interactive lectures with

Pidgin and Creol 2. Definition of Creol scaffolding talks
25th 2 ILO1,ILO2
3.Difference of pidgin and
PowerPoint presentations
Creol

Interactive lectures with

1.Introduction
scaffolding talks 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
26th Regional dialects 2.Features of regional
dialects
PowerPoint presentations

Translating the given Think-pair-share

Practical passage from Japanese to 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
27th
translation Sinhala Individual and pair works
session 1

Translating the given Think-pair-share

Practical passage from English to 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
28th
translation Japanese Individual and pair works
session 1

Translating the given Think-pair-share

29th Practical passage from Sinhala to 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
translation japanese Individual and pair works
session 1

1.Revision
Think-pair-share
30th Conclusion 2.Guidelines for end 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
Individual and pair works
semester examination

Teaching/Learning Method Lectures, discussions, group activities, presentations

Assessment Strategy

Continuous Assessment End of Semester Examination

30% 70%

Details: Theory (%) Practical (%) Other (%)(specify)

Assignments- 30%
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70% - -

Recommended Reading

1. Baker, Mona (1998), Encyclopedia of Translation Studies, Route ledge, New York.
2. Catford, J.C (1965), A Linguistic Theory of Translation. , Oxford University press, London
3. 田原 利継 (2009) 「英日 実務翻訳の方法、大修館書店

4. 時國 滋夫、高橋 さきの、大光明 宜孝、 佐藤 エミリー綾子 (2013) 「プロが教える技術翻訳のスキ

ル 」 (KS 語学専門書) 講談社
5. メディア企画編集部 (2013) 「翻訳事典 2014 年度版 (ルク地球人 」アルク

*Selected themes of the course unit JPNS 23644 will be taught in English medium
* OBE-LCT and blended learning approaches to be used the course unit JPNS 23644

Level: 2

Course Code JPNS 23654

Course Title Introduction to Travel &Tourism

Credit Value 4
Type Optional

Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Independent

Learning

60 20 120

Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students will
ILO1 demonstrate knowledge of the history of international travel and tourism industry with special
reference to Japanese and Sri Lankan tourism sector;
ILO2 be familiar with Japanese social norms and cultural values;
ILO3 display skills of verbal and nonverbal communicative behavior appropriate to Japanese culture;
understand protocols in tourism and hospitality industry, and skills using polite expressions in Japanese in a
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formal context

Course Content
10. Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of No. of
CLO No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials) Hrs

Interactive lectures with

st principles of Definitions and key concepts in scaffolding talks 02 ILO1,ILO2

1
travel and tourism travel and tourism
Power point presentation

Interactive lectures with

2
nd
Core concepts in Definitions and key concepts in scaffolding talks
2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
Leisure studies leisure, recreation studies
Power point presentation

Historical and Interactive lectures with

social
rd Different perspectives in social and scaffolding talks
3 perspectives of 2 ILO1,ILO2
historical leisure and recreation
leisure and
Power point presentation
recreation

Interactive lectures with

Specific leisure scaffolding talks

th and recreational 2 ILO1,ILO2
4 Listing out different leisure and
management Power point presentation
recreational management activities
activities
Audio-video session

History and Interactive lectures with

development of
Tourism developments in Different
international scaffolding talks
5
th eras 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
travel and tourism
industry Power point presentation

Interactive lectures with

History of Sri scaffolding talks

An over view of Sri Lankan tourism
Lankan and
6
th industry and an over view of Japan 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
Japanese tourism Power point presentation
tourism industry
industry
e-learning activities
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Interactive lectures with

Relations between places,
landscapes and people, scaffolding talks
7
th Travel geography describing travel and tourism as an 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
economic, social and cultural Power point presentation
activity.
e-learning activities

th Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Grou2p Presentation

8
Evaluation / Practical Test
Interactive lectures with
1)Major components in tourism
Tourism Product scaffolding talks
product
th Identification 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
9
2)Identification of main tourism Power point presentation
products in Sri Lanka and Japan
Video session

Interactive lectures with

1)Key characteristics in service scaffolding talks

th industry 2)Product and service 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
10 Service differentiation Power point presentation
Characteristics
Video session

Interactive lectures with

scaffolding talks

11
th Tourist motivation 1)Push and Pull motivation factors Power point presentation 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
2) Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
theory Video session

3) Tourist motivation concepts e-learning activties

Interactive lectures with

Tourism industry Role and responsibilities of main scaffolding talks

th
12 and stakeholders stakeholder groups in tourism 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
industry Power point presentation

Video session
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Interactive lectures with

Tourism and cross Importance of cross cultural scaffolding talks

13
th cultural relations learning in tourism and leisure 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
studies Power point presentation

Brainstorming

Interactive lectures with

Tourism impacts Social-cultural, economic and scaffolding talks

th environmental impacts of tourism 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
14
Power point presentation

Video session

Individual/group

assignment Student presentation

15
th 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
End semester Individual/group presentation Brainstorming
Evaluation
Quizzes etc

10. Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of
No. of Hrs CLO No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials)

Interactive lectures with

Evolution of the
History and growth of scaffolding talks
1
st Industry 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
hospitality industry
Power point presentation

Interactive lectures with

Classification Hotel ratings and scaffolding talks

nd
2 hotel Properties classification 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
Power point presentation

Video session

1)Hotel Front office and Interactive lectures with

Back office Dept.
Hotel front office scaffolding talks
rd operations- 2) Housekeeping Dept. 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
3
Power point presentation
part 1 3)Food and Beverage Dept.
Video session
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Interactive lectures with

1)Hotel Front office and
Hotel front office Back office Dept. scaffolding talks
4
th operations- 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
2) Housekeeping Dept. Power point presentation
Part 2
3)Food and Beverage Dept.
Video session

1Accounts Dept
Interactive lectures with
Hotel back office 2)HR Dept
scaffolding talks
operations-
5
th 3)Kitchen Dept 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
Power point presentation
Part 1
4)Sales and Marketing Dept
Video session
5)Security Dept

1)Accounts Dept
Interactive lectures with
Hotel back office 2)HR Dept
scaffolding talks
operations-
6
th 3)Kitchen Dept 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
Part 2 Power point presentation
4)Sales and Marketing Dept
Video session
5)Security Dept

Interactive lectures with

7
th Hotel Roles and responsibilities scaffolding talks
2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
Organizational of hotel staff
Chart Power point presentation

th Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group 2Presentation

8
Evaluation / Practical Test
Interactive lectures with

Man power Objectives of managing scaffolding talks

9
th 2 ILO1,ILO2
planning and Job people and job analysis
Analysis Power point presentation

Interactive lectures with

Employee Employee job recruitment scaffolding talks

th recruitment and related functions and 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
10
selection objectives of employee Power point presentation
selection
Video session
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Interactive lectures with

Employee training scaffolding talks

th
11 and development 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
Goals of training and
Power point presentation
development
Video session

Interactive lectures with

Employee Goals of employee
th
12 scaffolding talks
appraisal and performance 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
performance
management and management
Power point presentation
appraisal

1.How to make effective Interactive lectures with

and long lasting
Customer scaffolding talks
relationships with guests
th
13 relationship 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
management 2.CRM and PR Power point presentation
Management
Think-pair-share

Interactive lectures with

Japan and Sri Similarities and differnces scaffolding talks

th Lankan hotel between Japan and Sri 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
14
industry over view Lankan hospitality industry Power point presentation

Video session

Interactive lectures with

New trends in scaffolding talks

th hospitality New segments and 2 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
15
industry developing trends in global Power point presentation
hospitality industry
Video session

Teaching/Learning Method Lectures supported by practical sessions, tutorials, presentations,

discussions

Assessment Strategy

Continuous Assessment End of Semester Examination

30% 70%

Details: Theory (%) Practical (%) Other (%)(specify)

Report-30% 70% - -
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Recommended Reading
1.Adrian, Franklin, (2003), Tourism-An Introduction, SAGE Publications LTD, London
2.Chris Cooper, (2008), Tourism : Principles and Practice, Prentice Hall Financial Times.
3.E book -Dictionary of Leisure, Travel and Tourism, ISBN: 9780713685459 Publication Date: 2006-04-23
4. Kunnar.B. (1999), Tourism Management, Murari Lal & Sons, New Delhi.
5.Nishiyama, K. 1996. Welcoming the Japanese visitors: Insights, tips & tactics. Honolulu: 3.University of Hawaii
Press.
6.Pathirana.U.P.S., (1999)Tourism Industry
7. Wahab. S., Cooper. C., (2001), Tourism in the Age of Globalization, Routledge,London

*Selected themes of the course unit JPNS 23654 will be taught in English medium
* OBE-LCT and blended learning approaches to be used the course unit JPNS 23654

Level: 3

Course Code JPNS 31512

Course Title General Skills of Communication III

Credit Value 2

Type Compulsory

Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Independent Learning

30 10 60

Learning outcomes
At the completion of the course the students will be able to

ILO1 to engage in successful oral communication

ILO2 to listen and comprehend conversation, announcements, news, formal informal conversations
ILO3 to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Japanese Grammar
ILO4 to compare contemporary Japanese culture and society with Sri Lankan culture and society
and communicate successfully

Course Content

10. Contents Mode of Delivery / Way of No. of Hrs CLO No.

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Delivery (T/L Materials)

Week Main Themes Sub Themes

1) Introduction Interactive Lectures with

Bunka Chukyu scaffolding talks
Nihongo II ILO1, ILO2, ILO3,
1st 02
Lesson 5 Think- pair –share ILO4
2) Reading, listening &
“History of Japan” comprehension audio-video sessions

Lesson 5 Grammar and Oral questioning

2nd expressions 02 ILO3
Quescussions

Interactive Lectures with

scaffolding talks
Lesson 5 Activity (Listening and
3rd 02 ILO1. ILO2
speaking) think-pair-share

audio sessions

Interactive Lectures
Reading, Listening &
Lesson 5 PPT presentations ILO1, ILO2, ILO3,
Comprehension 02
4th ILO4
quescussions

audio-video sessions

Quescussions

Lesson 5 Grammar and Oral questioning

5th 02 ILO3
expressions Interactive lectures

Tutorials

Think-pair-share,
1) Idioms presentations
Lesson 5 02 ILO1,ILO3, ILO4
6th Interactive lectures
2) Listening
Audio sessions

Oral questioning

Lesson 5 presentations
7th Conjunctions and adverbs 02 ILO3
Interactive lectures

Tutorials

Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

8th Presentation / Practical Test
Evaluation
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Lesson 6
1) Introduction Interactive sessions
“Language and 02 ILO1, ILO3, ILO4
9th 2) Reading, Listening & PPT presentations,
Culture”
Comprehension quescussions

Interactive lectures with

scaffolding talks
Lesson 6
Grammar and Quescussions
10th 02 ILO3
expressions
Presentations

Tutorials

Think – pair - share

11th Lesson 6 1) Onomatopoeic
presentations 02 ILO1,ILO3,ILO4
expressions
audio-video sessions
2) Listening

Interactive Lectures with

scaffolding talks
Lesson 6 Reading, listening &
12th comprehension 02 ILO1, ILO3
discussions,

audio-video sessions

Oral questioning

Lesson 6 Grammar and Presentations

13th expressions 02 ILO3
Interactive lectures

Tutorials

Oral questioning

Lesson 6 1) Listening Think- pair share

14th 02 ILO1,ILO3
2) Conjunctions and Interactive lectures
adverbs
Tutorials

Interactive sessions
Activity (Writing and
Lesson 6 Think – pair - share
speaking) 02 ILO1. ILO2, ILO4
15th
group work

presentations

Teaching/Learning Method Lectures supported by practical sessions, tutorials, presentations and

discussions

Assessment Strategy
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Continuous Assessment End of Semester Examination

30% 70%

Oral -20% Theory (%) Practical (%) Other (%)(specify)

listening -10%
40% 30%

Recommended Reading

1 . 文 化 外 国 語 専 門 学 校 日 本 語 課 程 (1997)、 文 化 中 級 日 本 語 I、株式会社凡人社
2. 文化外国語専門学校日本語課程(1997)、文化中級日本語 II,株式会社凡人社

3. 庵功雄、高梨信乃、中西久美子、山田敏弘(2003)、中上級教える人のための日本語 文法ハンドブック、

スリーエネットワーク

4. 名古屋大学日本語研究会 GA6(2006)、ふしぎ発見！日本語文法

5. 野田尚史(1991)、はじめての人の日本語文法、くろしお

6. 友松悦子 宮本淳 和栗雅子 (2013)「改訂版 どんなときどう使う 日本語表現文型 200 」、アルク

7. 友松 悦子、和栗 雅子、 宮本 淳 (1996)、「どんな時どう使う 日本語表現文型 500―日本語能力試験 1・2 級対応」、アル

ク

8. Ota,Y., Shibata,M.,Makino,K.,Mitsui,A.,Miyagi,S.(2001).Mainichi no Kikitori 50 nichi. Bonjinsha.

*Selected themes of the course unit JPNS 31512 will be taught in English medium
* OBE-LCT and blended learning approaches to be used the course unit JPNS 31512

Level: 3

Course Code JPNS 33524

Course Title Kanji Characters &Vocabulary and Comprehension II

Credit Value 4

Type Compulsory
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Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Independent Learning

60 20 120

Learning outcomes

At the completion of the course students will be able to

ILO1 display a sound knowledge of Kanji characters and related information,
ILO2 read and comprehend meanings of authentic texts, which include the relevant Kanji characters
ILO3 write essays, notices, massages, news, articles, proposals ext.

Course Content
10. Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of
No. of Hrs CLO No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials)

1) Brief introduction to

subject content,
Introduction Interactive lectures with
evaluation method
scaffolding talks
1st and LOs 02 ILO1, ILO2
Brainstorming
2) What are reading
Oral questioning
strategies?

3) Kanji learning strategies

1) Land area and

What kind of population Interactive lectures

country is Japan? 2) Seasonal changes and Reading materials

2nd 02 ILO1,ILO2
– Part I weather forecasts PowerPoint presentations

3) Volcanoes and forests Documentaries

4)Kanji relevant to the text

1) Japan and Sri Lanka –

Comparison

What kind of (student’s short Quescussions

3rd 02 ILO1,ILO2,
country is Japan?
presentations) PowerPoint presentations
– Part II
2) Feedback

3)Kanji quiz
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1) Japan’s cities

City life, 2) Rural communities Interactive lectures

4th country life 3) Kominka, a window to Oral questioning 02 ILO1,ILO3

– Part I Society Documentaries

4)Kanji relevant to the text

1) Japan and Sri Lanka –

City life, Comparison

country life (student’s poster

Collaborative projects
5th – Part II presentations) 02 ILO1.ILO2
Peer review
2) Feedback

3) Kanji reading on a

newspaper

1) Shinkansen: Safe and on

Time
Interactive lectureswith
Getting around 2) Airplanes: The easy way
scaffolding talks
Japan – Part I to cover long distances
Reading materials 02 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
6th
3) Subways: A uniquely
Audio and video sessions
urban way to travel
Poster presentations
4) Kanji characters seen in

buses, trains and etc.

1) Minute-by-minute rail

service

2) Choosing the route right Interactive lectures

Getting around for you Reading materials

7th Japan – Part II 3) Smart-card transit Audio and video sessions 02 ILO1,ILO2

Passes Quescussions

4)Kanji quiz about the

kanji characters using in

the train stations

Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

8th ILO3
Evaluation Presentation / Practical Test
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1) Japan’s food

self – sufficiency and

food trade
Interactive lectures
Let’s eat! – Part I 2) School lunches
9th Oral questioning 02 ILO1,ILO2
3) The spread of Japanese
PowerPoint presentations
food culture

4) Kanji relevant to the

topic

1) Michi-no-eki

2) Japan’s delectable water

Interactive lectures
3) Grade-B cuisine and
Brainstorming
10th Let’s eat! – Part II local delicacies 02 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
Documentaries
4) Foreign cousins that can
Quescussions
be enjoyed in Japan

5) Kanji puzzle

1) Japan’s calendar of
Interactive lectures
Events for events for celebrating the
Reading materials
enjoying the seasons
11th seasons – Part I Audio and video sessions 02 ILO1,ILO2
(January – December)
PowerPoint presentations
2) Kanji relevant to the

topic

1) Japan and Sri Lanka –

Events for comparison

Poster presentations
enjoying the
(student’s group
12th seasons – Part II Peer review 02 ILO1,ILO2
presentations)
Collaborative projects
2) Feedback

3) Kanji game
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1) Brief history of Japan

2) Japan and Sri Lanka –

comparison
Interactive lectures
Reflections on (create a chronological
13th brainstorming 02 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
Japanese history
table – group activity)
Collaborative projects
3) Feedback

4) Kanji relevant to the

topic

1) Waka, haiku and senryū

2) Gagaku & the Bon dance

3) Organize a Kukai – Interactive lectures

Experiencing Haiku contest Reading materials

14th traditional 02 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
(student’s activity) Peer review
culture – Part I
4)Understand the Kanji Think- pair- share

characters included in the

poems

1) Kabuki

Experiencing 2) Nōgaku
traditional 3) Sadō / Cha-no-yu
culture – Part II Interactive lectures
4) Kadō / Ikebana
Reading materials
5) Cultural experience –
Conclusion Video clips 02 ILO1,ILO2
15th
Flower arrangement /
Workshop for students
Traditional tea ceremony
PowerPoint presentations
6)Kanji related to the

traditional Japanese

culture

1) The omnipresent
Interactive lectures
smartphone
16th Reading materials 02 ILO1,ILO2
2) Japanese animation
Modern culture Audio and video sessions
and pop culture
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– Part I 3) Japanese pop music PowerPoint presentations

4) Kanji relevant to the

topic

1) Japan and Sri Lanka –

comparison
Collaborative projects
Modern culture (student’s debate)
17th and pop culture Peer review 02 ILO1,ILO2
– Part II 2) Feedback
Flash cards
3)Activity about Kanji
Radicals(Bushu)

1) Sumo Interactive lectures

Enjoying sports 2) Baseball Oral questioning

18th 02 ILO1,ILO2
3) New trends in sports Audio and video sessions

4)Kanji related to sports PowerPoint presentations

1) Japanese science and Interactive lectures

The march of technology policies Oral questioning

science and
19th technology 2) Innovation in science Documentaries 02 ILO1,ILO2

and technology PowerPoint presentations

3) Kanji related to topic

1) Efforts to prevent global

Things we can do warming

Interactive lectures
to save the earth 2) Efforts to reduce
– Part I Oral questioning
greenhouse gas
20th Documentaries 02 ILO1,ILO2
emissions
Reading materials
3) What are the 3Rs?

4)Kanji related to the

environmental pollution

1) Japan and Sri Lanka –

comparison
Peer review
21st Things we can do (student’s group 02 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
to save the earth Collaborative projects
– Part II presentations)

2) Feedback
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3)Preparing a Kanji Puzzle

1) Steady decline in

number of children

2) School system and

Interactive lectures
Education and educational curriculum
22nd children – Part I Reading materials 02 ILO1,ILO2
3) Education aside from
Quescussions
coursework

4)Kanji related to Japanese

education

Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

23rd Evaluation ILO3
Presentation / Practical Test

1) Japan and Sri Lanka –

Education and comparison

Collaborative projects
24th children – Part II (write a report using 02 ILO3
Case studies
appropriate Kanji – group
Peer review
activity)

1) Industrial structure of
Interactive lectures
Industrial Japan
Reading materials
25th structure and 2) Expansion of exports 02 ILO1,ILO2
economy – Part I Oral questioning
3)Kanji related to the
Audio and video sessions
Industrial field

1) Globalization and the

future of Japan’s
Interactive lectures
Industrial industries
Poster presentations
26th structure and 2) Artificial intelligence and 02 ILO1,ILO2
economy – Part II Documentaries
its impact on industries
Reading materials
3)Reading a passage
relevant to the globalization
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1) Japan’s constitution

2) separation of powers and

the parliamentary Interactive lectures

Government and cabinet system brainstorming

27th the Constitution 02 ILO1,ILO2
3) National Diet PowerPoint presentations

4) Elections Group discussions

5)Kanji relevant to the

Topic

1) Foreigners living in

Japan

2) Steadily rising inbound Interactive lectures

tourists Case studies

Aiming for an 02 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
28th
multicultural PowerPoint presentations
3) To achieve a
society – Part I
multicultural society Documentaries

4)Recognizing necessary
Kanji for Foreigners

1) Japan and Sri Lanka –

Comparison

Aiming for an (student’s poster Peer review

multicultural
presentations) Collaborative projects 02 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
29th society – Part II
2) Feedback

3)Preparing a list of
necessary Kanji for
Foreigners

1) Revision
exercises(comprehension Oral questioning
Conclusion and Kanji quiz
30th Think – pair - share 02 ILO1,ILO2,ILO3
2) Guidelines for
Quescussions
examination

Teaching/Learning Method Lectures, discussions, tutorials, practical sessions, group work

Assessment Strategy

Continuous Assessment End of Semester Examination

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30% 70%

Theory (%) Practical (%) Other (%)(specify)

Class test- 30% 70% - -

Recommended Reading
1. Nishiguchi,K.,Kono,T.,(1994).A Study System for intermediate & Advanced Learners-Kanji in Context –
Reference Book. The Japan Time Ltd.
2. 加納千恵子、 清水百合、 竹中弘子、 石井恵理子 (2001).Basic Kanji Book Vol.2.Bonjinsha
3. Nishiguchi,K., Kono,T. (1994). A Study System for Intermediate & Advanced Learners-Kanji in Context -Work
Book Vol.2.The Japan Times Ltd.
4. 佐々木 仁子、 松本 紀子 (2010) 、「日本語総まとめ N1 漢字 (「日本語能力試験」対策) 」

5.文化外国語専門学校日本語課程 (1997) 、「文化中級日本語II」、株式会社凡人社

6. 三浦 昭 監修、 岡 まゆみ (1998). Rapid Reading Japanese: Improving Reading Skills of Intermediate and

Advanced Students. The Japan Times

7. 鎌田修、冨山佳子、山本真知子、 ボイクマン総子(2012) 新・中級から上級への日本語, The Japan
Times
8. Material supplied by the Department of Modern Languages

Level: 3

Course Code JPNS 33534

Course Title Intercultural Communication and Japanese Culture

Credit Value 4

Type Compulsory

Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Independent Learning

60 20 120

Learning outcomes

At the completion of the course students will be able to

ILO1 demonstrate a sound knowledge of basic concepts of intercultural communication

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ILO2 demonstrate a sound knowledge of Japanese cultural values, norms

ILO3 apply knowledge and theory learnt in the society to communicate successfully
ILO4 responds to the matters related to the cultural diversity with flexibility
ILO5 Share thoughts and justify them in an intellectual way

Course Content
Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of No. of
IL No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials) Hrs

Greetings Interactive lectures

Introduction to
1st Japanese society Time management Think pair and share 02 ILO1,2

Brainstorming

Self-management
Interactive lectures
Introduction to Uncertainty avoidance
2nd Think pair and share 02 ILO12
Japanese society Responsibility
Brainstorming

Sprit of harmony of Japanese Interactive lecture

people
Typical values of Quescussion
3rd 02 ILO1,2,3
Japanese people Virtue of modesty Compare with one’s own
society

Interactive lecture

Typical values of In-group and out – group Quescussion

02 ILO1,2,3
4th
Japanese people
Hospitality Compare with one’s own
society

Interactive lecture

Typical values of A debt of gratitude Quescussion

5th 02 ILO1,2,3
Japanese people
Thoughtful consideration Compare with one’s own
society

Interactive lecture

Typical values of Thrift, frugality Quescussion

6th 02 ILO1,2,3
Japanese people
Aesthetic sense of Japanese Compare with one’s own
beauty society
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Honesty and sincerity Interactive lecture

7th Typical values of Courtesy Quescussion

02 ILO1,2,3
Japanese people Action is inavaluable
Compare with one’s own
society

Mid Semester Group Presentation on by comparing with Sri Lankan culture L5

8th
Evaluation
Expressions of feelings

Japanese people don’t even smile Brainstorming

when they are happy. Present a case for students to
Case Study 1
9th They don’t cry when they are discuss compare and analyses to 02 ILO4,5
sad. identify Japanese society.

They express themselves in a

reserved manner.

Using greetings always.

Brainstorming
Talking about the nature
always Present a case for students to
10th Case study 2 discuss compare and analyses to 02 ILO4,5
Always Topics are same. identify Japanese society.

Brainstorming
Case Study 3 Going lunch together at the office
11th Present a case for students to 02 ILO4,5
discuss compare and analyses to
identify Japanese society

Brainstorming

12th Case study 4 Japanese people apologize all the Present a case for students to 02 ILO4,5
time discuss compare and analyses to
identify Japanese society

Brainstorming

Case study 5 Japanese people are very rude to Present a case for students to 02 ILO4,5
13th
their families discuss compare and analyses to
identify Japanese society

Brainstorming
Case study 6 Japanese people do not talk
14th directly. Complaining
Present a case for students to 02 ILO4,5
discuss compare and analyses to
afterwards
identify Japanese society
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Summary Japanese and Sri Lankan Present opinions individually

15th 02 ILO4,5
society Discuss

Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of No. of
L No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials) Hrs

Japanese people look down on Interactive lectures

woman
16th Case study 7 Think pair and share 02 ILO1,2
Masculine vs feminine
Brainstorming

Interactive lectures
17th Case study 8 Japanese people concern on Think pair and share 02 ILO12
hierarchy
Brainstorming

Interactive lecture

Case study 9 Japanese people always say Quescussion

18th 02 ILO1,2,3
customer is right
Compare with ones own
society

Interactive lecture

Case study 10 Japanese people change their Quescussion

19th 02 ILO1,2,3
way of talking based on
differences in age Compare with one’s own
society

Interactive lecture
Case study 11 Japanese people are always Quescussion
20th focused on form that they do not 02 ILO1,2,3
have flexibility Compare with one’s own
society

Interactive lecture

Case study 12 My Japanese supervisor asked Quescussion

21th me to clean and keep things neat 02 ILO1,2,3
and tidy before starting my Compare with one’s own
work. society

Interactive lecture

Case study 13 Why do I have to clean the floor Quescussion

22nd 02 ILO1,2,3
in order to become a hair
makeup artist? Compare with one’s own
society
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23rd
Mid Semester Group Presentation on by comparing with Sri Lankan culture ILO 5
Evaluation
Brainstorming
Japanese people are exchanging Present a case for students to
24rd Case Study 14 02 ILO4,5
business cards in a serious mood discuss compare and analyses to
identify Japanese society.

Brainstorming

25th Case study 15 Japanese people do not tell Present a case for students to 02 ILO4,5
their opinion to others. discuss compare and analyses to
identify Japanese society.

Brainstorming
26th
Case Study 16 Why do Japanese people talk Present a case for students to 02 ILO4,5
about the things in the past over discuss compare and analyses to
and over identify Japanese society

Brainstorming
27th Case study 17 When I said I would do anything Present a case for students to 02 ILO4,5
they decided not to hire me discuss compare and analyses to
identify Japanese society

Brainstorming

28th Case study 18 When Japanese people are Present a case for students to 02 ILO4,5
talking I can’t understand their discuss compare and analyses to
point identify Japanese society

Brainstorming
Case study 19 Japanese people donot have
29th
Present a case for students to 02 ILO4,5
much confidence discuss compare and analyses to
identify Japanese society

Summary When I work with Japanese Present opinions individually

30th people I lose my motivation 02 ILO4,5
because they are not positive Discuss

Teaching/Learning Method Lectures, discussions, group assignments

Assessment Strategy

Continuous Assessment End of Semester Examination

30% 70%

Details: Theory (%) Practical (%) Other (%)(specify)

Oral presentation 10%

Report- 20%
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70% - -

Recommended Reading

1. Gert Jan Hofstede (2002), Exploring Culture; exercises, stories and synthetic cultures, Intercultural Press, a
Nicholas Brealey Publishing Company
2. Holliday, A.,Hyde., Kullman,J.,(2010),Intercultural Communication- an advanced resource book for students,
Routledge
3. 竹内一郎 (2005), 「人は見た目が9割」、新潮社
4. 土居 健郎、齋藤 孝 (2010) 「 「甘え」と日本人」角川書店
5. 八代京子，町惠理子，小池浩子，磯貝友子（1998）, 「異文化トレーニング―ボーダレス社会を生きる」
三修社
6. 八代京子，樋口容視子，コミサロフ喜美，荒木晶子（2001）,「異文化コミュニケーション・ワークブッ
ク｣三
修社
7. Menike Tittagalle (2015), Lanka Matsuki, Author Publication
8. Rathnayake,D & Komatsubara, N.(2019), Intercultural Communication- Japanese Culture-Norms and values,
Research Center for Japanese studies

*Selected themes of the course unit JPNS 33534 will be taught in English medium
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Level 3

Course Code JPNS 33544

Course Title Introduction to computer programming

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Credit Value 4

Prerequisites Students should pass all compulsory units including JPNS

21582 and JPNS 21592 at level 2

Type Compulsory

Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Independent

Learning
60 20 120

Learning outcomes
At the completion of this course unit students will be able to
ILO1 explain the basic structures required to develop a computer program,
ILO2 determine when and how to use those structures
ILO3 solve a given problem,
ILO4 describe program development process as a problem solving process,
ILO5 develop programs using the syntax and semantics of a general purpose programming language, ILO6
apply the principles of program design to implement practical application

Course Content
Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of No. of
CLO No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials) Hrs

1st History of  1st Generation Interactive Lecture with 2 ILO1

Computers Computers PPT Presentation
→ Computer  2nd Generation
Generations Computers
 3rd Generation
Computers
2nd → Computer  4th Generation Interactive Lecture with PPT 2 ILO1
Generations Computers Presentation
 5th Generation
Contd.
Computers
3rd Computer  CPU Lecture with PPT 2 ILO2
System  Memory Presentation
Overview  Input Output
Devices
→ Hardware  Storage Devices
Introduction  System Software
 Application
→ Software Software
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Introduction  Data as Firmware

 User as Liveware

4th Computer  CPU Interactive Lecture with PPT 2 ILO2

System  Memory Presentation
Overview  Input Output
Devices
→ Hardware  Storage Devices
Introduction  System Software
 Application
→ Software Software
Introduction  Data as Firmware
 User as Liveware
5th Computer  CPU Interactive Lecture with PPT 2 ILO2
System  Memory Presentation
Overview  Input Output
Devices
→ Hardware  Storage Devices
Introduction  System Software
 Application
→ Software Software
Introduction  Data as Firmware
 User as Liveware
6th Methods of  Keyboard Layouts Interactive Lecture with PPT
Input  Differences between Presentation
US Keyboards and
→ Keyboard Japanese Keyboards Demonstrations
2 ILO2, 3
 5 Input techniques
→ Mouse of Mouse Simple Practicals
 New Technologies
→ Variants

→ Alternative
Methods

7th Methods of  Keyboard Layouts Interactive Lecture with PPT 2 ILO2, 3

Input  Differences between Presentation
US Keyboards and
→ Keyboard Japanese Keyboards Demonstrations
 5 Input techniques
→ Mouse of Mouse Simple Practicals
 New Technologies
→ Variants

→ Alternative
Methods

8th Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

Evaluation Presentation / Practical Test
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9th Methods of  Printer Types Interactive Lecture with PPT 2 ILO2. 3

Output  Mechanism of Presentation
printers, and their
→ Printers quality factors Demonstrations
 Monitors Types
→ Monitors  Mechanism of Simple Practicals
monitors and their
quality factors
10th Methods of  Printer Types Interactive Lecture with PPT 2 ILO2. 3
Output  Mechanism of Presentation
printers, and their
→ Printers quality factors Demonstrations
 Monitors Types
→ Monitors  Mechanism of Simple Practicals
monitors and their
quality factors
11th Methods of  Mechanism of sound Interactive Lecture with PPT 2 ILO2, 3
Output systems Presentation
 Mechanism of
→ Sound Projectors Demonstrations
Systems  Virtual Reality and
new technologies Simple Practicals
→ Projectors

→ Virtual
Reality

12th Methods of  Mechanism of sound Interactive Lecture with PPT 2 ILO2, 3

Output systems Presentation
 Mechanism of
→ Sound Projectors Demonstrations
Systems  Virtual Reality and
new technologies Simple Practicals
→ Projectors

→ Virtual
Reality

13th Transforming  Data Interactive Lecture with PPT 2 ILO4, 5

Data into Representations Presentation
Information in Computers
 Binary, Octal, Simple Practicals
Decimal, and
Hexadecimal
transformations
14th Transforming  Data Interactive Lecture with PPT 2 ILO4, 5
Data into Representations Presentation
Information in Computers
 Binary, Octal, Simple Practicals
Contd. Decimal, and
Hexadecimal
transformations
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15th Revision Quescussions 2 ILO5

Oral questioning

Teaching/Learning Method Interactive classroom lectures, supervised hands-on practical

session Self-study Assignments

Assessment Strategy

Continuous Assessment End of Semester Examination

30% 70%

Class test-15% Theory (%) Practical (%) Other (%)(specify)

Assignment- 15% 70% - -

Recommended Reading

1. Jason,Cannon. (2014). Python Programming for Beginners: An Introduction to the Python Computer Language

and Computer Programming.

2. Corey ,Kidd. (2015). Python Programming for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide to Learning the Basics of
Computer Programming and Python Computer Language (Computer Programming & Python Language).
3. Al, Sweigart (2015). Automate the Boring Stuff with Python: Practical Programming for Total Beginners. No
Starch Press, Inc.

*Selected themes of the course unit JPNS 33544 will be taught in English medium
* OBE-LCT and blended learning approaches to be used the course unit JPNS 33544

Level: 3
Course Code JPNS 33554
Course Title Japanese Language for Business Purposes II

Credit Value 4

Type Compulsory

Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Independent Learning

60 20 120

Learning outcomes
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At the completion of the course the students will be able to

ILO1 demonstrate basic language skills and competency in working in a relevant professional environment.
ILO2 behave with thorough understanding of Japanese system
ILO3 communicate verbally and nonverbally successfully

Course Content
10. Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of
No. of Hrs CLO No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials)

1) Brief introduction to

subject content,
Interactive lectures
Introduction evaluation method 02 ILO1
1st
PowerPoint Presentations
2) Guidelines for

continuous assessments

1) Lecture on Basic
Business Documents Interactive lectures
2nd Business 02 ILO1,ILO2
Documents 2) Writing Business Think- pair- share
Report

Interactive lectures
1)Discussion; Case-Study
Discussion ILO1,ILO2,ILO
3rd 2)Giving Feedback on Case studies 02
3
Task
”Apology” Printed Materials

1) Lecture on Business
Interactive lectures with
Greetings in Japan
Business scaffolding talks
4th Greetings in 2)Writing Seasonal 02 ILO2
One minute essay
Japan Greetings
Collaborative projects
3) Presentation

1) Phrases for a Business Interactive lectures

Phone Call in Japanese
5th Receiving Phone PowerPoint Presentations 02 ILO3
Call; Taking 2) Mini-Practice
Notes Pair work
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Interactive lectures
1)Feedback on Phone Call
Feedback on
6th Phone Call Oral questioning 02 ILO1;ILO2,ILO
2) Mini-Practice 3
Peer Review

1)Making Contacts,
Understand the Goals and Interactive lectures
Office Objectives, Convey
7th PowerPoint Presentations 02 ILO2,ILO3
Communication Infomation
Peer Review
2)Role-Play Practice

Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group ILO1,ILO2,I

8th Presentation / Practical Test
Evaluation LO3
Making Phone 1)Lecture on Business
Call(1); Asking Phone Call Basics Interactive lectures
to Speak to ILO1,ILO2,ILO
9th 2)Phrases for a Phone PowerPoint Presentations 02
Someone 3
Call in Japanese
Think – pair - share
3) Role-Play Practice

1)Lecture on Business
Phone Call Basics Interactive lectures
Making Phone ILO1,ILO2,ILO
10th Call(2); Making 2)Phrases for a Phone PowerPoint Presentations 02
3
Appointment Call in Japanese
Think – pair - share
3) Role-Play Practice

1)Feedback on Phone Call Interactive lectures

11th Feedback on 2) Mini-Practice PowerPoint Presentations 02 ILO2,ILO3
Phone Calls
3) Phone Call Revision Peer Review

1) Reading Articles in
Interactive lectures
Japanese
12th The New E – learning activities 02 ILO2
Etiquette 2) Presentation
Oral questioning
3) Discussion

1)Translate some English Interactive lectures

Words to Japanese
Japanese Katakana Think –pair- share
13th Vocabulaly; 02 ILO1
2) Sharing Answers Peer Review
Business
Terms(1)
3) Mini-Practice
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Japanese 1)Translate some English

Interactive lectures
Vocabulaly; Words to Japanese Kanji
14th Business Think –pair- share 02 ILO1
2) Sharing Answers
Terms(2)
Peer Review
3) Mini-Test

1) Revision Interactive lectures

ILO1,ILO2,ILO
15th Conclusion 2) Q&A Session Quescussions 02
3
Printed-Materials

1)Lecture on
Communication Tips
How to Interactive lectures
Communicate 2) Mini Practice ILO1,ILO2,ILO
16th Oral questioning 02
Effectively with 3
3)Discuss the Differences
Colleagues Collaborative projects
and Similarities between
Japan and Sri Lanka

1)Lecture on Writing Interactive lectures

Skills of Informing
How to Write an One minute essay
E-mail to Inform 2)Writing Business E-
17th Group Activities 02 ILO1
Something? mail

3) Giving Feedback on
Task

1)Lecture on Writing
Skills of Informing Interactive lectures
How to Write an
2)Writing Business E- One minute essay
E-mail to 02 ILO1
18th mail
Receive Group Activities
Something? 3) Giving Feedback on
Task

1)Giving Feedback on Interactive lectures

Task ILO1,ILO2,ILO
19th Feedback on E- PowerPoint Presentations 02
2)Mini Practice and 3
mail
Revision Peer Review

1)Lecture on Business
Phone Call Basics Interactive lectures

2)Phrases for a Phone Oral questioning

20th Making Phone 02 ILO1,ILO3
Call in Japanese Collaborative projects
Call; Inquiry
3) Role-Play Practice

4) Giving Feedback on
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Task

Interactive lectures
1)Discussion; Case-Study
21st Discussion; 2)Giving Feedback on PowerPoint Presentations 02 ILO1,ILO2
Work-Life Task
Balance in Japan Case study

1)Lecture to Business
Interactive lectures
Proposal
Making 02 ILO1,ILO3
22nd PowerPoint Presentations
Proposal(1) 2) Reading Proposal
Paper Collaborative projects

Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

23rd ILO3
Evaluation Presentation / Practical Test

1)Watching the Video Interactive lectures

Clip about Business
Brainstorming
Proposal 02 ILO2,ILO3
24th
Making Collaborative projects
2)Think about New
Proposal(2) Product Plan Audio – video sessions

1)Think and Discuss New

Making Product Plan Interactive lectures
25th 02 ILO2,ILO3
Proposal(3) 2)Preparing for PowerPoint Presentations
Presentation
Collaborative projects

1)Presentation Interactive lectures

ILO1,ILO2,ILO
26th Making Proposal 2)Giving Feedback to PowerPoint Presentations 02
3
Task Collaborative projects
(4)

Interactive lectures
1) Discussion; Case-Study
Case study
2) Lecture on Japanese
27th Urgent Matter phrases for Emergency Collaborative projects 02 ILO1,ILO3
Situation

3) Role-Play Practice
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1) Lecture on Business Interactive lectures

Dinner Etiquette in Japan PowerPoint Presentations ILO1,ILO2,ILO
28th Dinner Meeting 02
3
2) Role-Play Practice Collaborative projects

1)Lecture on Writing
Skills of Inviting Interactive lectures

2)Writing Invitation One minute essay

29th Invitation 02 ILO1,ILO2
Letter Collaborative projects
3) Giving Feedback on Peer Review
Task

Interactive lectures
1) Revision ILO1,ILO2,ILO
30th Conclusion Quescussion 02
2) Q&A Session 3
Oral questioning

Teaching/Learning Method Presentations, lectures, plenary sessions, audio video sessions

Assessment Strategy

Continuous Assessment End of Semester Examination

30% 70%

Presentation-30% Theory (%) Practical (%) Other (%)(specify)

70% - -

Recommended Reading

1.小川誉子美、前田直子 (2003) 、「敬語を中心とした対人関係の表現」、スリエネットワーク

2. TOP ラゲージ(2006)「中級レベルからの―新出版実用ビジネス日本語」アルク
3. Video NHK スペシャル日本新生(国際人が日本を救う）
4. 吉田照幸（2011）
、映画「サラリーマン NEO」
5. 釜渕優子(2008)仕事の日本語ビジネスマナー編アルク

*Selected themes of the course unit JPNS 33554 will be taught in English medium
* OBE-LCT and blended learning approaches to be used the course unit JPNS 33554
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Level: 3

Course Code JPNS 33564

Course Title Japanese Phonetics & Phonology
Credit Value 4
Type Compulsory

Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Independent

Learning

60 20 120

Learning outcomes
At the completion of this course student will be able to
ILO1 demonstrate knowledge of Japanese phonetics and phonology
ILO2 identify Japanese phonetics accurately
ILO3 pronounce Japanese sounds accurately
ILO4 listen and comprehend natural Japanese speech

Course Content
10. Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of
No. of Hrs CLO No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials)

1) Brief introduction to

subject content, Interactive lectures with

evaluation method scaffolding talks 02 ILO1
1st Introduction
2) Guidelines for

continuous assessments

Shadowing 1) What is shadowing? Interactive lectures with

2nd Method scaffolding talks 02 ILO1,ILO2
2) How effective the
shadowing technique to Oral questioning
learn language?
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1) Giving effective
Presentation presentations using Interactive lectures with
3rd Technique 02 ILO1
PowerPoint scaffolding talks

2)Practice

1)Presentation by
students
Presentation
2)Follow-Up Lecture; Collaborative projects ILO1,ILO2,I
and Discussion 02
4th “Haku and Rythm in LO3
Oral questioning
(1) Japanese Language”

3)Discussion

1)Presentation by
students
Presentation
and Discussion 2)Follow-Up Lecture; “2- Collaborative projects ILO1,ILO2,I
5th 02
hoot Rythm and Japanese Oral questioning LO3
(2) Poem”

3)Discussion

1)Accent in Each Interactive lectures

Languages
Review of
6th Japanese PowerPoint Presentations 02
2) Accent of Japanese ILO2,ILO3
Language Accent Language Audio – video sessions

Interactive lectures
1)Review and Mini
Conclusion Quescussions ILO1,ILO2,I
7th Practices 02
Think pair share LO3,ILO4
2)Q&A Sessions
Audio- video sessions

Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

8th ILO4
Evaluation Presentation / Practical Test

1)Accent in Each Interactive lectures

Languages
Practice of PowerPoint Presentations 02 ILO3,ILO4
9th Japanese
2) Accent of Japanese
Language Accent Language Audio- video sessions

1)How to Study &

Practice Shadowing Interactive lectures
2)Practice Using Text; Problem based learning 02 ILO4
10th Shadowing
“Answering a Call from
Practice the Company on the Audio- video sessions
Train(1)”
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Practice Using Text; Interactive lectures

“Answering a Call from
11th Shadowing the Company on the Problem based learning 02 ILO4
Practice Train(2)”
Audio- video sessions

1)Presentation by
students
Presentation Interactive lectures
and 2)Follow-Up Lecture;
Discussion(3), “High-and-Low in PowerPoint Presentations
12th ILO1,ILO2,I
Japanese Accent” 02
Shadowing Oral questioning LO3
3)Shadowing Practice
Using Text; “Answering Collaborative projects
Questions about Student
Life”

1)Presentation by
students
Presentation Interactive lectures
and 2)Follow-Up Lecture;
“Accent of I-adjectives” PowerPoint Presentations ILO1,ILO2,I
Discussion(4), 02
13th LO3
3)Shadowing Practice Audio- video sessions
Shadowing
Using Text; “Talking Collaborative projects
about the Reasons for
Your Application”

1)Presentation by Interactive lectures

students
Presentation PowerPoint Presentations
and 2)Follow-Up Lecture;
ILO1,ILO2,I
14th Discussion(5), “Focus and Intonation” Audio- video sessions 02
LO3,ILO4
Shadowing 3)Shadowing Practice Collaborative projects
Using Text; “Answering
Difficult Questions”

1)Mini-Practice; Japanese Interactive lectures

Language Accent and ILO1,ILO2,I
Conclusion Oral questioning 02
15th Intonation LO3,ILO4
2) Revision Brain storming

1)Presentation by Interactive lectures

students
PowerPoint Presentations ILO2,ILO3,I
2)Follow-Up Lecture; 02
16th Presentation LO4
“Intonation, Teacher Talk Pair works
and and Foreigner Talk”
Discussion(6), Collaborative projects
3)Shadowing Practice
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Shadowing Using Text; “Making a

Personal Statement”

1)Presentation by
students

2)Follow-Up Lecture; Interactive lectures

Presentation “Vowels and Consonant
and ILO2,ILO3,I
17th Chart” PowerPoint Presentations 02
Discussion(7), LO4
3)Shadowing Practice
Shadowing Using Text; “Ending the
Interview, Leaving the
Room”

1)Presentation by
students
Presentation Interactive lectures
and 2)Follow-Up Lecture;
Discussion(8), “Consonant KA Line-TA PowerPoint Presentations ILO2,ILO3,I
18th Line” 02
Shadowing Audio video sessions LO4
3)Shadowing Practice
Using Text; “Ending the
Interview, Leaving the
Room”

1)Presentation by
students

2)Follow-Up Lecture; Interactive lectures

Presentation “Consonant NA Line-MA
and ILO2,ILO3,I
19th Line” PowerPoint Presentations 02
Discussion(9), LO4
3)Shadowing Practice Audio video sessions
Shadowing Using Text; “Receiving
Notification of a Tentative
Offer over the Phone”

1)Presentation by
students
Interactive lectures
Presentation 2)Follow-Up Lecture;
“Consonant YA line-WA ILO2,ILO3,I
20th and PowerPoint Presentations 02
line” LO4
Discussion(10),
Audio video sessions
Shadowing 3)Shadowing Practice
Using Text; “Going to the
Employment Office to Say
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Thanks”

1)Lecture; “Teaching
Japanese Phonetics and
Phonology(1)” Interactive lectures
Lecture and ILO2,ILO3,I
21st 2)Shadowing Practice PowerPoint Presentations 02
Discussion(11), LO4
Using Text; “Introducing Audio video sessions
Shadowing Yourself on the First day
a New Assignment”

1)Lecture; “Teaching
Japanese Phonetics and Interactive lectures
Phonology(2)”
PowerPoint Presentations ILO2,ILO3,I
Lecture and 2)Shadowing Practice 02
22nd Discussion(12), LO4
Using Text; “Greeting the Audio video sessions
Senior Employee Who
Shadowing
Showed You around the
Office Yesterday”

Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

23rd Evaluation Presentation / Practical Test

1) Shadowing Practice
Using Text; “Everyday
-Shadowing Greetings” Interactive lectures with
scaffolding talks 02 ILO1,ILO4
24th -Translation and 2)Lecture about
Interpretation Translation and Audio video sessions
Training Interpretation training
methods

Quescussions
1) Mini Practice-Try to
Translation - Sri Translate brief text Problem base learning
25th 02 ILO4
Lankan News 2) Discussing More Collaborative projects
into Japanese
Example Sentences
Language(1) Peer Review
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Quescussions
1) Mini Practice-Try to
Translation - Sri Translate brief text Problem base learning
26th Lankan News 02 ILO4
into Japanese 2) Discussing More Collaborative projects
Language(2) Example Sentences
Peer Review

1) Shadowing with Brainstorming

Subtitles
Shadowing Quescussions 02 ILO4
27th Practice Using 2) Shadowing without
Anime(1) Subtitles Peer Review

1) Shadowing without Brainstorming

Subtitles
28th Shadowing Quescussions 02 ILO4
Practice Using 2) Practice for
Anime(2) Presentation Peer Review

1) Group Presentation PowerPoint Presentations

29th Shadowing 2) Giving Comments Each Group Activities 02 ILO4

Presentation Other
Using Anime Peer Review

Oral questioning ILO1,ILO2,I

Feedback and Revision Quescussions 02 LO3
30th Conclusion
Peer Review ,ILO4

Teaching/Learning Method Lectures, practical sessions

Assessment Strategy

Continuous Assessment End of Semester Examination

30% 70%

Assignment-30% Theory (%) Practical (%) Other (%)(specify)

70% - -
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Recommended Reading

1. Davenport, M., &Hannahs, S. J. (2005).Introducing Phonetics and phonology (2nd Ed.). London: Arnold
2. 今井 邦彦 (2007) 「ファンダメンタル音声学」, ひつじ書房
3. 戸田貴子 (2004) 「コミュニケーションのための日本語発音レッスン」、スリーエーネットワーク
4. 斎藤純男 （2006）
「日本語音声学入門 」、三省堂

5. 町田健、籾山洋介（1995）、「よくわかる言語学入門解 説と演習」, バベルプレス

6. 町田 健、佐久間淳一、 加藤 重広（2004）
、「言語学入門これから始める人のための入門書」,研究者

Level: 3

Course Code JPNS 33574

Course Title Contemporary Japanese Literature

Credit Value 4

Type Compulsory

Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Independent Learning

60 20 120

Learning outcomes
At the completion of the course students will be able to
ILO1 demonstrate the ability to identify and analyze the different styles of writing,
ILO2 express and justify their interpretations on given works of contemporary literary works with a
sound knowledge of the relevant social, cultural and economic situations of the selected eras

Course Content
10. Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of
No. of Hrs CLO No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials)
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1) Brief introduction to
Interactive lectures with
subject content,
scaffolding talks
evaluation method
Introduction Brainstorming 02
1st ILO1
and LOs
Quescussions
2) History of Japan -

Revision

1) The Meiji Restoration

and Modernization
Think –pair- share
Introduction to 2) What is Modern
2nd Interactive lectures 02 ILO1
Modern Japanese Japanese Literature?
Literature Audio- video sessions
3) Modern Literary

Movements in Japan

1) What is Realism?

Realism in 2) Writers of Realism – Interactive lectures

Japanese
Tsubouchi Shōyō and PowerPoint presentations ILO1,ILO
Literature 02
3rd 2
Futabatei Shimei Chapters from novels
(Shizenshugi)
3) Famous novels of Audio- video sessions

Realism – Ukigumo

1) What is

Pseudo classicism?

Pseudoclassicism 2) Writers of
Interactive lectures
in Japanese
Pseudoclassicism –
Literature PowerPoint presentations ILO1,ILO
4th Ozaki Kōyō and 02
(Gikotenshugi) Chapters from novels 2
Kōda Rohan
Audio- video sessions
3) Famous novels of

Realism – Konjiki

yasha

1) What is Romanticism?
Interactive lectures
Romanticism in 2) Mori Ougai and ILO1,ILO
5th PowerPoint presentations 02
Japanese 2
Japanese Romanticism
Literature Audio- video sessions
3) Fomous novels of
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(Romanshugi) Romanticism –

Maihime

Romanticism in 1) Higuchi Ichiyō and Interactive lectures

Japanese
Literature Japanese Romanticism Audio- video sessions
6th 02 ILO1,ILO
(Romanshugi) 2) Famous novels of Chapters from novels 2
Romanticism – Nigorie Documentaries

1) What is Naturalism?
Naturalism in 2) Writers of Naturalism – Interactive lectures
Japanese ILO1,ILO
7th Shimazaki Tōson PowerPoint presentations 02
Literature 2
(Shizenshugi) 3) Famous novels of Chapters from novels

Naturalism – Hakai

Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

8th ILO2
Evaluation Presentation / Practical Test

1) Writers in Naturalism –
Naturalism in Tayama Katai Interactive lectures ILO1,ILO
9th Japanese 02
2) Famous novels of PowerPoint presentations 2
Literature

(Shizenshugi) Naturalism – Futon Audio video sessions

1) What is Anti–

Anti–Naturalism Naturalism? Interactive lectures

in Japanese 2) Writers of Anti– PowerPoint presentations
Literature
ILO1,ILO
10th (Hanshizenshugi) Naturalism – Mori Ougai Chapters from novels 02
2
3) Famous novels of Audio video sessions

Anti– Naturalism –

Takasebune
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1) Writers of Anti–

Anti–Naturalism Naturalism – Interactive lectures

in Japanese Natsume Sōseki PowerPoint presentations
11th Literature ILO1,ILO
02
2) Famous novels of Chapters from novels 2
(Hanshizenshugi)
Anti– Naturalism – Documentaries

Kokoro

Ten Nights of 1) How to teach a short

Dreams Interactive lecture with
Story
scaffolding talks
12th (Yume jūya) 2) The First Night 02 ILO1
PowerPoint presentations
A series of short (Dai ichiya)
pieces by Audio video sessions
Natsume Sōseki

1) Student’s presentations

Ten Nights of 1. The Second Night

Dreams
(Dai niya)
(Yume jūya)
2. The Third Night Collaborative projects ILO1,ILO
13th 02
A series of short 2
(Dai sanya) Oral questioning
pieces by
Natsume Sōseki 3. The Forth Night

(Dai yonya)

2) Feedback

1) Student’s presentations

Ten Nights of 4. The Fifth Night

Dreams
(Dai goya)
Collaborative projects
(Yume jūya)
5. The Sixth Night ILO1,ILO
14th A series of short Oral questioning 02
(Dai rokuya) 2
pieces by
Natsume Sōseki 6. The Seventh Night

(Dai shichiya)

2) Feedback
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1) Student’s presentations

7. The Eighth Night

Ten Nights of (Dai hachiya)

Collaborative projects
Dreams
8. The Ninth Night
Oral questioning ILO1,ILO
(Yume jūya)
15th (Dai kyūya) 02
quwscussions 2
A series of short
9. The Tenth Night
pieces by
Natsume Sōseki (Dai jūya)

2) Feedback

3) Conclusion

1) Modern literary

Revision of 1st movements in Japan Quescussions

16th semester 02 ILO2
2) Famous writers and PowerPoint presentations

novels

1) What is Neo–

Neo– Romanticism?
Interactive lectures
Romanticism 2) Writers of Neo–
PowerPoint presentations
in Japanese Romanticism –
Literature ILO1,ILO
17th Chapters from novels 02
Nagai Kafū 2
(Tanbiha)
3) Famous novels of

Neo–Romanticism

– Bokutō kitan

1) Writers of Neo–

Neo– Romanticism – Interactive lectures

Romanticism Tanizaki Jun’ichirō PowerPoint presentations ILO1,ILO
18th 02
in Japanese 2) Famous novels of Chapters from novels 2
Literature
Neo–Romanticism Audio video sessions
(Tanbiha)
– Shunkinshō
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1) What is Shirakabaha?

Group Shirakaba 2) Writers of Shirakabaha

Interactive lectures
in Japanese – Mushanokōji Saneatsu
Literature ILO1,ILO
19th Chapters from novels 02
3) Famous novels of 2
(Shirakabaha) Audio video sessions
Shirakabaha –

Omedetaki hito, Yūjō

1) Writers of Shirakabaha

Group Shirakaba – Shiga Naoya Interactive lectures

in Japanese ILO1,ILO
20th 2) Famous novels of PowerPoint presentations 02
Literature 2
Shirakabaha – Chapters from novels
(Shirakabaha)
Kozō no kamisama

1) What is Neo–Realism?

Neo–Realism in 2) Writers of Neo–Realism

Interactive lectures
Japanese
– Kiku Chikan and
Literature PowerPoint presentations ILO1,ILO
21st (Shinshichōha) Akutagawa Ryūnosuke 02
Chapters from novels 2
3) Famous novels of

Neo–Realism –

Rashōmon

1) Writers of Neo–Realism Interactive lectures

Neo–Realism in – Akutagawa Ryūnosuke PowerPoint presentations ILO1,ILO
22nd Japanese 02
2) Famous novels of Chapters from novels 2
Literature

(Shinshichōha) Neo–Realism –Jigokuhen Audio video sessions

Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

23rd Evaluation Presentation / Practical Test

1) Writers of Neo–Realism
Interactive lectures
Neo–Realism in – Akutagawa Ryūnosuke
Japanese PowerPoint presentations ILO1,ILO
24th Literature 2) Famous novels of 02
Chapters from novels 2
(Shinshichōha) Neo–Realism –
Audio video sessions
Kumo no ito
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1) Revision
PowerPoint presentations
25th Conclusion 2) Guidelines for final 02 ILO2
Brainstorming
presentations

Student’s 1) Group presentations

26th presentations Collaborative projects 02 ILO2
2) Feedback

Student’s 1) Group presentations

27th presentations Collaborative projects 02 ILO2
2) Feedback

Student’s 1) Group presentations

28th presentations Collaborative projects 02 ILO2
2) Feedback

Student’s 1) Group presentations

29th presentations Collaborative projects 02 ILO2
2) Feedback

Student’s 1) Group presentations

30th presentations Collaborative projects 02 ILO2
2) Feedback

Teaching/Learning Method Presentations, lectures supported by tutorials,

audiovisual media, discussions, plenary sessions
Assessment Strategy

Continuous Assessment Assignments, Continuous Assessments, End of Course Assignment

30% 70%

Report-15% Theory (%) Practical (%) Other (%)(specify)

Presentation-15% - 70% -

Recommended Reading

1.アイヴァン モリス, (2005) 「現代日本短編集―タトル短 編作品集〈3〉(タトル

クラシックス) 」, チャールズ・イ・タトル出版

2.Murray、 G., (2012)Literature: Seven Ext Kodansha AmerInc ; Bilingual 版

3.Material supplied by the Department of Modern Languages

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Level: 3

Course Code JPNS 33584

Course Title Japanese Language Proficiency Test Guide

Credit Value 4
Type Compulsory

Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Indepe dent

Learning

60 20 120

Learning outcomes

At the completion of the course student will be able to

ILO1 demonstrate the competencies of the Japanese Proficiency Level 1
(The highest level of the proficiency test).

Course Content
10. Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of
No. of Hrs CLO No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials)

1) Grammar Interactive lectures with

scaffolding talks
Lesson 1 (Expressions
of time) oral questioning
1st JLPT N1 2) Vocabulary 02 ILO1
Brainstorming
Lesson 1.1(Words Tutorials
denoting human
characteristics)

1) Comprehension
Interactive lectures with
Week 1 (Words to pay scaffolding talks
attention to)
JLPT N1 oral questioning
2nd Exercises day1,2,3,4 02 ILO1
Brainstorming
2) Listening
Audio sessions
Introduction to types
Tutorials
of questions 1,2,3
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1) Grammar
Interactive lectures with
Lesson 2 (Expressions scaffolding talks
of scope and
limitation) oral questioning
3rd 02 ILO1
JLPT N1 2) Vocabulary Brainstorming

Lesson 1.2 (Words Tutorials

pertaining to human
relations)

Class test
4th

1) Comprehension
Interactive lectures with
Week 1 (Words to pay scaffolding talks
attention to)
oral questioning
5th Exercises day 5,6,7 02 ILO1
JLPT N1 Brainstorming
2) Listening
Audio sessions
Introduction to types
Tutorials
of questions 4,5

1) Grammar

Lesson 3 (Expressions Interactive lectures with

of limitation, scaffolding talks
addition)
oral questioning 02 ILO1
6th JLPT N1
2) Vocabulary
Brainstorming
Lesson 2.1 (Life-
Tutorials
Words denoting day to
day life)

1) Comprehension
Interactive lectures with
Week 2 (When, who, scaffolding talks
what)
oral questioning
7th Exercises day1,2,3,4
JLPT N1 02 ILO1
Brainstorming
2) Listening
Audio sessions
I) Getting used to
special features of Tutorials
sounds 1,2

Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

8th Presentation / Practical Test
Evaluation
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1) Grammar
Interactive lectures with
Lesson 4 (Expressions scaffolding talks
of illustration)
JLPT N1 oral questioning
9th 2) Vocabulary 02 ILO1
Brainstorming
Lesson 2.2 (Life- words
pertaining to health Tutorials
and healthcare)

1) Comprehension
Interactive lectures with
Week 2 (When, who, scaffolding talks
what)
JLPT N1 oral questioning
10th Exercises day 5,6,7 02 ILO1
Brainstorming
2) Listening
Audio sessions
II) Acquiring skills of
Tutorials
prompt reply -1

1) Grammar

Lesson 5 (Expressions Interactive lectures with

of connection and scaffolding talks
disconnection)
11th oral questioning 02 ILO1
JLPT N1 2) Vocabulary
Brainstorming
Lesson3.1 (Words
Tutorials
pertaining to arts and
sports)

Class test
12th

1) Comprehension
Interactive lectures with
Week 3 (The answer scaffolding talks
is in the passage)
JLPT N1 oral questioning
13th Exercises day 1,2,3,4 02 ILO1
Brainstorming
2) Listening
Audio sessions
II Acquiring skills of
Tutorials
prompt reply -2

1) Grammar Interactive lectures with

scaffolding talks
JLPT N1 Lesson 6 (Expressions
14th 02 ILO1
of state) oral questioning

2) Vocabulary Brainstorming
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Lesson 4 (Education) Tutorials

1) Comprehension
Interactive lectures with
Week 3 (The answer scaffolding talks
is in the passage)
JLPT N1 oral questioning
15th Exercises day 5,6,7 02 ILO1
Brainstorming
2) Listening
Audio sessions
III) Skills of task
Tutorials
comprehension 1,2

1) Grammar
Interactive lectures with
Lesson 7 (Expressions scaffolding talks
of accompaniment)
oral questioning 02 ILO1
16th JLPT N1
2) Vocabulary
Brainstorming
Lesson 5 (Work related
Tutorials
words)

1) Comprehension
Interactive lectures with
Week 4 (Let’s find the scaffolding talks
difference)
oral questioning
Exercises day 1,2,3,4
17th LPT N1 02 ILO1
Brainstorming
2) Listening
Audio sessions
III) Skills of task
comprehension 3, Tutorials
exercises

1) Grammar
Interactive lectures with
Lesson 8 (Expressions scaffolding talks
of paradox)
JLPT N1 oral questioning 02 ILO1
18th
2) Vocabulary
Brainstorming
Lesson 6 (Media
Tutorials
related words)

Class test
19th
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1) Comprehension
Interactive lectures with
Week 4 (Let’s find the scaffolding talks
difference)
oral questioning
Exercises day 5,6,7
20th JLPT N1 02 ILO1
Brainstorming
2) Listening
Audio sessions
IV Skills to
comprehend main Tutorials
points 1,2

1) Grammar
Interactive lectures with
Lesson 9 (Expressions scaffolding talks
of condition)
21st JLPT N1 oral questioning
2) Vocabulary 02 ILO1
Brainstorming
Lesson 7.1 (Society-
Words pertaining to Tutorials
economy and industry)

1) Comprehension

Week 5 (Let’s read for Interactive lectures with

information scaffolding talks
effectively)
oral questioning
JLPT N1 Exercises day 1,2,3,4 02 ILO1
22nd Brainstorming
2) Listening
Audio sessions
IV) Skills to
Tutorials
comprehend main
points 3, exercises

Class test
23rd

1) Grammar

Lesson 10 Interactive lectures with

(Expressions of scaffolding talks
negative conditions)
24th oral questioning 02 ILO1
JLPT N1 2) Vocabulary
Brainstorming
Lesson 7.2 (Society-
Tutorials
Words pertaining to
politics, law, history)
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1) Comprehension

Week 5 (Let’s read for Interactive lectures with

information scaffolding talks
effectively)
oral questioning
JLPT N1 Exercises day 5,6,7 02 ILO1
25th Brainstorming
2) Listening
Audio sessions
IV) Skills to
Tutorials
comprehend a
summative idea 1,2

1) Grammar

Lesson 11 Interactive lectures with

(Expressions of scaffolding talks
purpose, means)
oral questioning 02 ILO1
26th JLPT N1 2) Vocabulary
Brainstorming
Lesson 7.3 (Society-
Tutorials
Words pertaining to
social problems)

Class test
27th

1) Comprehension
Interactive lectures with
Week 6 (Let’s read scaffolding talks
long passages)
oral questioning
Exercises day 1,2,3,4
28th JLPT N1 02 ILO1
Brainstorming
2) Listening
Audio sessions
IV) Skills to
comprehend Tutorials
summative idea 3,4

1) Grammar

Lesson 12 Interactive lectures with

(Expressions of scaffolding talks
reason)
oral questioning 02 ILO1
29th JLPT N1 2) Vocabulary
Brainstorming
Lesson 8.1 (Science-
Tutorials
Words pertaining to
nature, geography)
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1) Comprehension

Week 6 (Let’s read Interactive lectures with

long passages) scaffolding talks

Exercises day 5,6,7 oral questioning

JLPT N1 02 ILO1
30th 2) Listening Brainstorming

IV Skills to Audio sessions

comprehend
Tutorials
summative idea 5,
exercises

Teaching/Learning Method Lectures, discussions, tutorials

Assessment Strategy

Continuous Assessment Class Tests, Continuous Assessments

30% 70%

Details: Theory (%) Practical (%) Other (%)(specify)

Assignments-30%

- 70% -

Recommended Reading

1. 佐々木仁子、 松本紀子 (2010) 、「日本語総まとめN1語彙 (「日本語能力試験」対策) 」 アスク

2. 佐々木 仁子、 松本 紀子 (2010) 、「日本語総まとめ N1文法 (「日本語能力試験」対策) 」 アスク
3. 佐々木 仁子、 松本 紀子 (2010) 、「日本語総まとめ N1読解 (「日本語能力試験」対策) 」 アスク
4. 佐々木 仁子、 松本 紀子 (2010) 、「日本語総まとめ N1漢字 (「日本語能力試験」対策) 」 アスク
5. 佐々木 仁子、 松本 紀子 (2010) 、「日本語総まとめ N1聴解 (「日本語能力試験」対策) 」 アスク
6.佐々木仁子、松本紀子(2003) 日本語総まとめ問題集新基準対応 1級文法編 、アスク
7.佐々木仁子、松本紀子(2003) 日本語総まとめ問題集新基準対応 1級文字・語彙編 、アスク
8.佐々木仁子、松本紀子(2003) 日本語総まとめ問題集新基準対応 1級聴解編 、アスク
9.佐々木仁子、松本紀子(2003) 日本語総まとめ問題集新基準対応 1級読解編 、アスク
10. Material introduced by the Department of modern Languages
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Level: 3

Course Code JPNS 33594

Course Title General Skills of Translation II

Credit Value 4

Type Optional

Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Independent

Learning
60 20 120

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student will be able to

ILO1 translate given texts, documents, official letters from Sinhala into Japanese and Japanese into
Sinhala;
ILO2 show ability to understand linguistic and cultural aspects of texts, taking into account
sociolinguistic and discourse conventions of translation.

Course Content
10. Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of
No. of Hrs CLO No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials)

1. Introduction to
practical sessions of
translation. (Features
of source and target
Brainstorming sessions,
1st Introduction languages, types of 02 ILO1,ILO2
discussions
translation,
translation,
adaptation,
interpretation etc.)

1. Literary Translation of a prose

translation 1 work of choice (short Individual, pair and group
2nd 02 ILO1,ILO2
(practice) story) from Japanese to work
Sinhala.
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Discuss difficulties in
translating (e.g.
similarities and
differences in the source
2. Literary
language and target
translation 1
language, idioms, cultural
3rd (practice) Discussions, oral questioning 02 ILO1,ILO2
expressions, spoken and
written language
varieties, onomatopoeia,
regional varieties,
diglossia, copyright laws
etc.)

Translation of an Individual, pair and group

4th 1. Technical 02 ILO1,ILO2
translation 1 instruction manual from work
(practice) Japanese to Sinhala.

Discuss difficulties in
translating (e.g. technical oral questioning,
2. Technical 02 ILO1,ILO2
5th jargon, language, use of quescussions
translation 1
(practice) illustrations etc.)

Translation of a
1. Technical newspaper/magazine Individual, pair and group
6th translation 2 02 ILO1,ILO2
column from Japanese to work
(practice) Sinhala.

Discuss difficulties in
2. Technical translating (e.g.,
7th Oral questioning,
translation 2 headlines, place and 02 ILO1,ILO2
Quescussions
(practice) personal names, language
etc.)

Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

8th Presentation / Practical Test
Evaluation

Translation of a
1. Technical newspaper article from
translation 3 Japanese to Sinhala and Individual, pair and group
9th 02 ILO1,ILO2
(practice) Sinhala to Japanese (in work
the areas of economy,
politics, society, culture)
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Discuss difficulties in
translating (e.g.,
2. Technical headlines, place and
translation 3 Oral questioning,
10th personal names, 02 ILO1,ILO2
(practice) Quescussions
language style,
vocabulary, accuracy of
information etc.)

1. Literary Translation of verse

11th translation 2 (tanka, haiku) from Individual, pair and group
02 ILO1,ILO2
(practice) Japanese to Sinhala. work

2. Literary 2. Discuss difficulties in

translation 2 translating (e.g., form and
12th (practice) meaning, seasonal words, Oral questioning,
02 ILO1,ILO2
poet’s original intentions, Quescussions
adaptation and
translation etc.)

1. Technical Translation of a user

Individual, pair and group
13th translation 4 guide from Japanese to 02 ILO1,ILO2
work
(practice) Sinhala.

2. Technical Discuss difficulties in

translation 4 translating (e.g. technical Oral questioning,
14th 02 ILO1,ILO2
(practice) jargon, language, use of Quescussions
illustrations etc.)

Translation of official
documents (Marriage
1. Technical Individual, pair and group
15th certificate) from Japanese 02 ILO1,ILO2
translation 5 work
to Sinhala and Sinhala to
(practice) Japanese.

2. Discuss difficulties in
translating (e.g. technical
2. Technical Oral questioning,
16th jargon, language, 02 ILO1,ILO2
translation 5 Quescussions
accuracy of information
(practice)
etc.)

1. Types of interpretation

(consecutive
interpretation, Oral questioning,
1. Introduction to simultaneous Quescussions
17th interpretation interpretation) 02 ILO1,ILO2
Individual, pair and group
and practice.
2. Procedures followed in work
interpretation.

3. Interpretation of a
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short speech/interview
from Japanese to Sinhala
(preparation).

Discuss practical
Oral questioning,
18th difficulties encountered 02 ILO1,ILO2
2. Interpretation Quescussions
in interpreting.
(practice)

Translation of official
documents (birth
1. Technical Individual, pair and group
19th certificate) from Japanese 02 ILO1,ILO2
translation 6 work
to Sinhala and Sinhala to
Japanese.

Discuss difficulties in
translating (e.g. technical
2. Technical Oral questioning,
20th jargon, language, 02 ILO1,ILO2
translation 6 Quescussions
accuracy of information
etc.)

Translation of recipes
Individual, pair and group
21st from Japanese to Sinhala 02 ILO1,ILO2
1. Technical work
and Sinhala to Japanese.
translation 7

2. Discuss difficulties in
translating (e.g. words
related to food items,
measurement terms, Oral questioning,
22nd 2. Technical culinary practices related Quescussions
02 ILO1,ILO2
translation 7
words, language,
accuracy of information
etc.)

1. Human translation.

1. Introduction to 2. Machine Translation.

Interactive lectures,
machine aided (MT) and Machine Aided
interactive sessions, oral
translation and Translation (MAT).
questioning, quescussions 02 ILO1,ILO2
23rd practice. 3. Procedures of MAT.
Individual, pair and group
4. Translate a given text work
into Sinhala/English
using MAT.

2. Machine aided 2. Discuss issues in

translation 3 Oral questioning,
24th translating in the MAT 02 ILO1,ILO2
(MAT) practice mode. Quescussions
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Translation of instruction
1. Technical Individual, pair and group
25th manual (automobile user 02 ILO1,ILO2
translation 8 work
guide/auction sheet).

2. Discuss difficulties in
2. Technical translating (e.g. technical
Oral questioning,
26th translation 8 jargon, language, 02 ILO1,ILO2
Quescussions
accuracy of information,
use of illustrations etc.)

Translation of 1. Introduction to
Oral questioning,
video, drama and procedures in subtitling
Quescussions
cinematic work and dubbing. 02 ILO1,ILO2
27th
(subtitling, Individual, pair and group
2. Analysing a piece of
dubbing) work
work.

1. Introduction to
intralingual translation Oral questioning,
1. Intralingual (archaic to modern) Quescussions
28th translation. 02 ILO1,ILO2
2. Translate a short text Individual, pair and group
(Introduction from old Japanese to work
and practice) modern Japanese.

2. Intralingual
translation. 2. Discuss difficulties in
Oral questioning,
29th translating (e.g. 02 ILO1,ILO2
Quescussions
(Introduction vocabulary, style etc.)
and practice)

1. Introduction to sign.
Oral questioning,
Sign translation translation (familiar signs
Quescussions
in Japan in day to day 02 ILO1,ILO2
30th (Introduction places) Pair and group work,
and practice) discussions
2. Translation practice.

Teaching/Learning Method Lectures, discussions, group activities, presentations

Assessment Strategy

Continuous Assessment End of Semester Examination

30% 70%

Details: Theory (%) Practical (%) Other (%)(specify)

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Assignments-30% 70% - -

Recommended Reading

1.通訳者・翻訳者になる本 (2014) (語学好きから語学のプロへ! プロになる完全ナビゲーションガイド)

[ムック] イカロス出版
2.ジャパンタイムズ（2014) 「通訳・翻訳キャリアガイド」

*Selected themes of the course unit JPNS 33594 will be taught in English medium
* OBE-LCT and blended learning approaches to be used the course unit JPNS 33594

Level: 3
Course Code JPNS 33604
Course Title Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language II

Credit Value 4

Type Optional

Hourly Breakd wn Theory Practical Independent

Learning

60 20 120

Learning outcomes

At the completion of the course the students will demonstrate the ability to
ILO1 identify and adapt Language teaching methods, material and course content suitable to the
target group
ILO2 Teach practically by using language teaching methods
ILO3 manage a classroom
ILO4 design a course, syllabus teaching plans

Course Content
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Contents Mode of Delivery /

No. of
Way of Delivery L No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Hrs
(T/L Materials)

Introduction to flow of a
lesson Interactive lecture
Introduction to teaching Japanese
Language Introduction Quescussion 02 L1
1st
Practice Thin-pair share
application

What is a teaching plan

Why we need a teaching Quescussion

2nd plan 02 ILO1,4
Writing teaching plans Group work
The content of a teaching
plan

Importance of an Reinforcement
introduction
Oral questioning
Covering areas in Think pair and share 02 L 1,4
3rd Introduction of a lesson
introduction
Group projects
Types of introduction

Why we need an exercise Reinforcement

Categories of exercises Oral questioning

4th 02 ILO1,2,4
Exercises of a lesson Preparing exercises Think pair share

Group project

Categories of exercises for

application Experience making
Exercises of a lesson 02 L 2,4
5th exercises
Preparing exercises for
application

Reinforcement
Categories of exercises for
Exercises of a lesson application Oral questioning
6th 02 ILO1,2,4
Preparing exercises for Think pair share
application
Group project

7th Preparing exercises for Experience making

02 ILO2,4
Exercises of a lesson application exercises
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8th Mid Semester Evaluation Teaching practice 1 ILO3

Introduction to teaching
Japanese Language at Content of the course Interactive lecture
9th 02 ILO1,2,4
intermediate level Developing skills Questcussion

Interactive lecture
Preparing exercises
10th Developing reading skills Group work 02 ILO1,2,4
Writing teaching plans Practical

Interactive lecture

Group work
11th Developing listening skills Preparing exercises 02 ILO1,2,4
Pair share
Writing teaching plans Practically preparing
activities

Interactive lecture

Developing speaking skills Preparing exercises Group work

12th Writing teaching plans 02 ILO1,2,4
Pair share

Practically preparing
activities

Interactive lecture

Developing writing skills Preparing exercises Group work

13th Writing teaching plans Pair share 02 ILO1,2,4

Practically preparing
activities

Methods of evaluation Types of evaluation Interactive lecture

14th methods 02 ILO1,2,4
Quescussion

Giving positive feedback Interactive lecture

15th 02 ILO1,2,4
Methods of giving feedback Giving negative feedback Quescussion

Contents Mode of Delivery /

Way of Delivery No. of Hrs L No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes (T/L Materials)
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Preparing Teaching
plans
Teaching practice Reading
16th 02 ILO2,3
Individual teaching

Giving feedback

Preparing Teaching
plans
Reading
17th Teaching practice 02 ILO2,3
Individual teaching

Giving feedback

Preparing Teaching
plans
Teaching practice Reading
18th 02 ILO2,3
Individual teaching

Giving feedback

Preparing Teaching
plans
Teaching practice Listening
19th 02 ILO2,3
Individual teaching

Giving feedback

Preparing Teaching
plans
Teaching practice Listening
20th 02 ILO2,3
Individual teaching

Giving feedback

Preparing Teaching
plans
Teaching practice Listening
21st 02 ILO2,3
Individual teaching

Giving feedback

Preparing Teaching
plans
Speaking
22nd Teaching practice 02 ILO2,3
Individual teaching

Giving feedback

Preparing Teaching
Speaking plans
Teaching practice
23rd 02 ILO2,3
Individual teaching

Giving feedback
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Preparing Teaching
Speaking plans
Teaching practice
24th 02 ILO2,3
Individual teaching

Giving feedback

Preparing Teaching
plans
Teaching practice Writing
25th 02 ILO2,3
Individual teaching

Giving feedback

Preparing Teaching
plans
Teaching practice Writing
26th 02 ILO2,3
Individual teaching

Giving feedback

Preparing Teaching
plans
27th Teaching practice Writing
02 ILO2,3
Individual teaching

Giving feedback

Individual test
preparing 02 ILO2,3
28th Teaching practice Conducting an exam
Giving feedback

Individual test
Conducting an exam preparing 02 ILO2,3
29th Teaching practice
Giving feedback

Individual test
Teaching practice Conducting an exam preparing
30th 02 ILO2,3
Giving feedback

Teaching/Learning Method Classroom observation, team teaching under

supervision, plenary and learning sessions
Assessment Strategy

Continuous Assessment Practical

30% 70%

Theory (%) Practical (%) Other (%)(specify)

Assignments-30%
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- 70% -

Recommended Reading

1.寺田和子、山形美保子、三上京子、 和栗雅子 (1998)「日本語の教え方 ABC―「どうやって教える?」にお答

えします」、アルク
2.有馬 俊子 (1993) 「日本語の教え方の秘訣―「新日本語の基 礎 1」のくわしい教案と教授法〈上〉 」、スリーエ
ーネットワーク

3.有馬 俊子 (1995) 「続・日本語の教え方の秘訣 (上) ―「新日本語の基礎2」のくわしい教案と教授法

〈上〉 」、スリーエーネットワーク
4. 有馬 俊子 (1995) 「続・日本語の教え方の秘訣 (下) ―「新日本語の基礎 2」のくわしい教案と教授法〈上〉 」、
スリーエーネットワーク

* OBE-LCT and blended learning approaches to be used the course unit JPNS 33604

Level: 3

Course Code JPNS 33624

Course Title Tourism Planning and Management

Credit Value 4

Type Optional

Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Independent

Learning
60 20 120

Learning outcomes
At the end of this unit, students will be able to
ILO1 demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the field of tourism planning and management
ILO2 plan a tour
ILO3 communicate and guide

Course Content
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10. Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of
No. of Hrs CLO No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials)

What is an event 1)Definition for events

Interactive lectures with
1st Types of Events 2)Special event 2 ILO1
scaffolding talks
categories

History of Event History and the Interactive lectures with

2nd Industry development of event scaffolding talks 2 ILO1
industry
Oral questioning

Event Planning Fundamentals in event

Interactive lectures with
3rd Process planning 2 ILO1,ILO2
scaffolding talks

Event Feasibility Event feasibility factors Interactive lectures with

4th 2 ILO1
Study scaffolding talks

Event Team Role and responsibilities

5th Dynamics of event team members Interactive lectures with 2 ILO1
scaffolding talks

MICE Events Business event planning Interactive lectures with

6th 2 ILO1,ILO2
scaffolding talks

Sustainable 1) In-order and outdoor

events event events programming Interactive lectures with
7th planning and 2 ILO1
scaffolding talks
Management 2) Eco-friendly event
planning

Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

8th Presentation / Practical Test
Evaluation

Definition for mega

events
Mega Events
planning Mega events in global Interactive lectures with
9th 2 ILO1,ILO2
context scaffolding talks

Fundamentals in Mega
event planning

Event Operations Events and cost

11th Interactive lectures with
Event Accounting management and scaffolding talks
2 ILO1,
and Finance planning
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Event Marketing Interactive lectures with

12th Service Marketing Mix 2 ILO1
Basics scaffolding talks

Contingency
Planning and Interactive lectures with
13th Risk 2 ILO1
scaffolding talks
Management for
Events

Legal aspects in Interactive lectures with

14th Event Planning 2 ILO1
scaffolding talks

Final Assessment 2
15th

10. Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of
No. of Hrs CLO No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials)

An introduction to Fundamentals in
Interactive lectures with
1st planning planning 2 ILO1
scaffolding talks

Tourism planning Interactive lectures with

2nd concepts and 2 ILO1
scaffolding talks
process

Tourism planning Sri Lankan National level Interactive lectures with

3rd at national level tourism planning and scaffolding talks
2 ILO1,ILO3
project evaluation

1)Tourism destination
planning
Tourism planning Interactive lectures with
4th at Destination 2)Overview of Japan and scaffolding talks 2 ILO1,ILO2
level Sri Lankan tourism
projects planning

Tourism planning Tourism attraction site Interactive lectures with

5th at Site level 2 ILO1,ILO2
planning scaffolding talks

Tourism planning Community based tourism

for different planning/ Adventure
segments – Interactive lectures with
6th tourism planning/ Eco 2 ILO1
scaffolding talks
part 1 tourism/ wild life tourism
planning etc
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Tourism planning Community based tourism

for different planning/ Adventure
7th Interactive lectures with
segments – part 2 tourism planning/ Eco 2 ILO1,ILO2
scaffolding talks
tourism/ wild life tourism
planning etc

Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

8th Presentation / Practical Test
Evaluation
Tour itinerary Goals of itinerary Interactive lectures with
9th planning and accounting scaffolding talks 2 ILO1
planning

1)Categories of tourist
guides Interactive lectures with
10th Tourism guiding 2 ILO1,ILO3
2)Service planning and scaffolding talks
service planning
management

Sustainable
11th tourism planning Implementing sustainable Interactive lectures with 2 ILO1
and management tourism planning projects scaffolding talks
approaches

Legal aspects of
12th tourism policy Importance of tourism Interactive lectures with
2 ILO1
policies scaffolding talks
making

Interactive lectures with

scaffolding talks
Evaluation of Small, Medium and Large
13th 2 ILO1
ongoing tourism scale tourism projects Oral questioning
projects
Quescussions

1)Importance of Tourism
planning and
Tourism and management Interactive lectures with
14th Destination 2 ILO1
scaffolding talks
Management 2)Impacts of poor
planning

1)Tourism facility
planning for differently
Tourist facilities abled segments Interactive lectures with ILO1,ILO2,ILO
15th and resource 2
planning and 2) importance of tourism scaffolding talks 3
management resource planning and
management

Teaching/Learning Method Lectures, tutorials, discussions

Assessment Strategy
Continuous Assessment End of Semester Examination
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30% 70%

Theory (%) Practical (%) Other (%)(specify)

Report-30% 70% - -

Recommended Reading
1)Adrian, Franklin.(2003).Tourism-An Introduction. SAGE Publications LTD, London
2)Chris, Cooper. (2008).Tourism : Principles and Practice. Prentice Hall Financial Times
3)Bowdin,Glenn .,Johnny ,Allen.,Harris, Rob., McDonnell, Ian.,& O'Toole, William. (2012) Events
Management, 9780080964317 (e book ISBN)

*Selected themes of the course unit JPNS 33624 will be taught in English medium
* OBE-LCT and blended learning approaches to be used the course unit JPNS 33624

Code of the Course Unit PSNH 31512

Title of the Course Unit National Heritages and Civic Responsibility

Number of Credits 2
Type Optional / Compulsory
Pre-requisites None
Main objective of the course
The objective of the course unit is to provide a thorough knowledge on national heritages and
ethics and norms of Sri Lankan culture.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

At the completion of this course unit the student will be able to
1. Critically discuss the concept of heritage

2. Discuss the characteristics of national heritages in Sri Lanka

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3. Identify areas of civic responsibility, ethical behaviors, and educational practices

4. Discuss various heritages related to cultural production and expression

Contents Mode of No of ILO No.

Week Main Themes Delivery/ Way Hrs.
of Delivery (T/L
Materials)
1st Critical introduction to the concept of heritage Direct 2 1, 2,
classroom
2nd Ancient civilizations and “nation-ness” in Sri Lanka
teaching/
2
rd online
3 Ancient irrigation systems and other socio-economic
teaching/
structures 2
blended
4th Local food cultures: Production, preservation, and
distribution 2
5th Traditional Knowledges of body and mind
2
th
6 Ecology: knowledge, ethics, and heritages
2
7th Ecology: knowledge, ethics, and heritages
2

8th Mid Semester Evaluation

Written Examination/ Assignment /
Individual or Group Presentation / Practical Test 2

9th Artistic traditions and cultural forms of expression

across genres, eras, and regions
2
10th Ethics: traditionalism and morality—a critical
approach 2

11th Productive Leisure

2
12th Productive Leisure
2
th
13 Educational cultures, ancient and modern

2
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14th Educational cultures, ancient and modern

2
th
15 Review, Further instructions
- Review of student’s performances,
- Further instructions and guidance.
2
Number of Notional Hours: 100

1. Lecture Hours: 30 2. Self-study and Homework Preparation Hours: 50

3. Hours for recommended reading: 20
Evaluation and Assessment:
In Course Evaluation (Mid Semester Evaluation) 50% from Total Marks Allocated
Oral presentation on Sri Lankan culture and National heritages part I

End of Course Evaluation (End Semester Evaluation) 50% from Total Marks Allocated

Oral Presentation on Sri Lankan culture and National heritages Part II and activity

Code of the Course Unit PSIT 32512

Title of the Course Unit ICT Skills for Education and Professional- Part I
Number of Credits 2
Type Optional
Coordinator of the Course Unit Most Senior Lecturer of the Relevant Course Unit
Pre-requisites None
Main objective of the course
I. To provide an advanced knowledge, skills, attitudes, mind-set and paradigm to students to
be effectively performed in their particular field with ICT.
II. To provide each student with an opportunity to become competent technology literate
person in an effective and social manner.
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III. To strengthen national information industry for effective decision making, problem
solving, and for serving relevant information to client.
IV. To provide human capital for the employment market of the country.
VI. To assist and promote new venture creation of the country.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

At the completion of this course unit the student will be able to
5. Identify the value and nature of information and how it is organized and use it
effectively especially in an electronic environment
6. Use MS Office package for improving workplace performance
7. Create databases by using relevant software packages
8. Design required graphics for teaching and learning/workplace/day to day life
9. Use digital technology for research and innovation
10. Use digital teaching and learning tools to support e-learning
11. Create a simple educational game
12. Design an interactive web
13. Use smart technology for Digital living
14. Value ethically use of information technology
Contents Mode of No of ILO No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery/ Way Hrs.
of Delivery
(T/L
Materials)
1st Identify the value and Definition of Direct 1
nature of information and information classroom
how it is organized and literacy including teaching/
use it effectively components and online
especially in an electronic models, Basic teaching/
environment information blended
literacy skills 2
including critical
thinking, reading
skills, and
independent
learning,
2nd Identify the value and Formulating search 2 1
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nature of information and strategies,

how it is organized and Evaluating sources,
use it effectively Plagiarism,
especially in an electronic Copyright,
environment Censorship,
Methods of citation
-in an online
environment
3rd Use of Microsoft Office Types of ICT tools 2
package for educational used at workplace,
purposes and for the Introduction to
workplace Microsoft Office 2
and practical –
Word
4th Use of Microsoft Office Types of ICT tools 2
package for educational used at workplace,
purposes and for the Introduction to
workplace Microsoft Office 2
and practical –
PowerPoint
5th Create databases by using Types of ICT tools 2,3
relevant software used at workplace,
packages Introduction to
Microsoft Office 2
and practical –
Access
6th Graphics for teaching and 4
learning

2
7th Digital technology for Practical on Prezi 5
research and innovation

2
th
8 Digital technology for Practical on Zotero 2 5
research and innovation or Mendeley –
Online Reference
Management Tools
9th Mid Semester Evaluation
Written Examination/ Assignment /
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Individual or Group Presentation / Practical Test

10th Use digital teaching and Practical on Blended 6
learning tools to support learning tools –
e-learning Mentimeter
/Gosoapbox
2
11th Create a simple 7
educational game

2
th
12 Design an interactive web 8

2
13th Use smart technology for Impact of digital 9
Digital living technology on
quality of life,
work and play and 2
examine what it
means to be an
individual in the
21st century.
14th Use smart technology for Smart use of smart 2 9
Digital living phone, Facebook,
Flicker, LinkedIn
profile
15th Value ethically use of Ethical standards and 10
information technology practices of 2
information

Number of Notional Hours: 100

1. Lecture Hours: 30 3. Self-study and Homework Preparation Hours: 20

2. Tutorial Hours: 30 4. Hours for recommended reading: 20
Evaluation and Assessment:
In Course Evaluation (Mid Semester Evaluation) 40% from Total Marks Allocated
Expected soft skills to be evaluated through the continuous assessments:
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End of Course Evaluation (End Semester Evaluation) 60% from Total Marks Allocated
Question Paper:

Recommended Readings:
1. Merkow, M. S., Breithaupt, J. (2015), Information Security: Principles and
Practices, Wiley, New Jersey
2. Livingstone, S., Sefton-Green, J. (2016), The Class: Living and Learning in
the Digital Age (Connected Youth and Digital Futures), New York
University Press, New York
3. Munir, K. (2016), Security Management in Mobile Cloud Computing
(Advances in Information Security, Privacy, and Ethics), 1st Edi. IGI global,
Hershey, PA

*Selected themes of the course unit PSIT 32512 will be taught in English medium

* OBE-LCT and blended learning approaches to be used the course unit PSIT 32512

Level: 4

Course Code JPNS 41514

Course Title Introduction to Comparative Linguistics

Credit Value 4

Type Compulsory

Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Independent

Learning

60 20 120
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Learning outcomes
At the completion of this unit student will be able to
ILO1 demonstrate skills in Comparative Linguistics
ILO2 compare two or more languages linguistically and identify characteristics

Course Content
Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of No. of
IL No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials) Hrs

What is comparative
Introduction to linguistics
Interactive lectures
comparative 02 ILO1
1st
linguistics Difference between
Explaining
comparative linguistics and
contrastive linguistics

Introduction
Interactive lectures
2nd Language Family Identifying Language groups 02 ILO1
Explaining
Indo European and Sinhala

Language Types
Interactive lectures
Agglutinative language
3rd Explaining 02 ILO1
Language Typology
Inflectional language
Quescussion

Isolating language

Word order Brainstorming

4th
Comparative study of SOV Interactive lecture 02 ILO1,2
Japanese
SVO Mapping

Tense Brainstorming
Comparative study of Past tense Interactive lecture 02 ILO1,2
5th
Japanese
Non past tense Mapping

Brainstorming

6th Comparative study of Negative form Interactive lecture 02 ILO1,2

Japanese
Mapping
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Brainstorming
7th Comparative study of Case particle Interactive lecture 02 ILO1,2
Japanese
Mapping

Mid Semester Poster presentation on comparative linguistics ILO1,2

8th
Evaluation
Comparative study of Consonant Reading research articles
Japanese phonetics Vowel 02 ILO1,2
9th Identifying Japanese
phonetic

Reading research articles

Comparative study of Word formation Identifying Japanese

10th 02 ILO1,2
Japanese word morphology
formation Interactive lecture

Reading research articles

11th Comparative study of Passive voice Identifying Japanese

02 ILO1,2
Japanese passive passive
form
Interactive lecture

Reading research articles

Comparative study of Causative form Identifying Japanese
12th 02 ILO1,2
Japanese causative causative form
form
Interactive lecture

Students Presentation
13th presentation 02 ILO1,2
Discussion

Students Presentation
14th presentation 02 ILO1,2
Discussion

Summary Japanese and Sinhala languages Quescussion

15th 02 ILO1,2
are??? Think pair share

Teaching/Learning Method Lectures, tutorials, discussions

Assessment Strategy

Continuous Assessment End of Semester Examination

30% 70%

Theory (%) Practical (%) Other (%)(specify)

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Assignments-30% 70% - -

Recommended Reading

1. Mattahew,S.Dryer.,David,Gil.,Bernard,Comrie.,Martin,Haspelmath.(2005).The world Atlas of Language

Structures, Oxford
2. 町田健、籾山洋介（1995）、「よくわかる言語学入門解説と演習」,バベルプレス
3. 町田 健、佐久間淳一、 加藤 重広（2004）
、「言語学入門これから始める人のための入門書」,研究者

4. 角田太作 (1991) 、「世界の言語と日本語」、くろしお

Level: 4

Course Code JPNS 41524

Course Title Japanese for Business Purposes III

Credit Value 4

Type Compulsory

Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Independent

Learning

60 20 120

Learning outcomes

At the completion of this unit student will be able to

ILO1 demonstrate advanced language skills and competency in working in a relevant professional
environment

Course Content
10. Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of
No. of Hrs CLO No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials)

interactive sessions

Business Culture, Use of honorifics oral questioning

1st 02 ILO1
Manners Brainstorming

audio and video sessions

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Interactive sessions
2nd 02 ILO1
Business Mail Mails of inquiry
Oral questioning

Think-pair-share

Business Telephoning (Leaving a Demonstrations

3rd message) 02 ILO1
Conversation
Collaborative projects

listening activities

interactive sessions
Mobile etiquette in a
4th Business Culture, business environment quescussions 02 ILO1
Manners audio and video sessions

Interactive sessions
5th Mails replying an inquiry 02 ILO1
Business Mail Oral questioning

Telephoning Think –pair-share

Business (instances of calling a Collaborative projects

6th 02 ILO1
Conversation wrong company and demonstrations
responding to such calls) listening activities

PPT presentations,
Cleanliness and interactive sessions
Business Culture,
7th orderliness in a business 02 ILO1
Manners
environment oral questioning

audio and video sessions

Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

8th
Evaluation Presentation / Practical Test

Interactive sessions,
9th Mails of apology 02 ILO1
discussions
Business Mail

Collaborative projects
discussions
Business Telephoning
10th 02 ILO1
Conversation Demonstrations
(repeating information
over the phone) listening activities

interactive sessions
11th Business Culture, discussions 02 ILO1
Manners
Taking instructions audio and video sessions
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Interactive sessions,
12th 02 ILO1
Business Mail Business discussions
correspondences 1

Collaborative projets

Business Telephoning Discussions

13th Conversation 02 ILO1
(keeping someone Demonstrations
waiting on the phone)
listening activities

interactive sessions
discussions 02 ILO1
14th Business Culture, Manners of telephone
Manners correspondence audio and video sessions

Interactive sessions
15th Business 02 ILO1
Business Mail discussions
correspondences 2

Teaching/Learning Method Lectures, discussions, presentations

Assessment Strategy

Continuous Assessment End of Semester Examination

30% 70%

Presentations- 15% Theory (%) Practical (%) Other (%)(specify)

Report-15% 70% - -

Recommended Reading

1. 奥村 真希, 釜 渕優子 (2008) 、「しごとの日本語―電話応対 基礎編」,アルク

2. 奥村真希、釜渕優子(2008) 「しごとの日本語 メーの書き方編」 、アルク

*Selected themes of the course unit JPNS 41524 will be taught in English medium
* OBE-LCT and blended learning approaches to be used the course unit JPNS 41524

Level: 4

Course Code JPNS 41534

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Course Title Writing Skills and Research Guide

Credit Value 4

Type Compulsory

Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Independent

Learning

60 20 120

Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students should be able to
ILO1 demonstrate a sound knowledge of identifying research problems
ILO2 write a thesis in Japanese

Course Content
10. Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of
No. of Hrs CLO No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials)

1) Brief introduction to
Interactive Interactive
subject content,
lectures
Introduction evaluation method 02 ILO1
1st Brainstorming
2) Guidelines for final
Printed materials
dissertation

1)Reading a research
paper Interactive lectures
How to write
“Introduction” 2)Finding academic Think-pair-share 02
2nd part in research expressions in Japanese ILO1,ILO2
language Printed materials
paper
3)Writing brief articles
with new expressions
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1)Reading a research
paper Interactive lectures
How to write
“Review article 2)Finding academic Oral -questioning 02
3rd of previous expressions in Japanese ILO1,ILO2
language Printed materials
studies” part in
research paper
3)Writing brief articles
with new expressions

1)Reading a research
paper Interactive lectures
How to write
“Survey outline” 2)Finding academic Think –pair-share 02
4th part in research expressions in Japanese ILO1,ILO2
language Printed materials
paper
3)Writing brief articles
with new expressions

1)Reading a research
paper Interactive lectures
2)Finding academic Think –pair-share 02
How to write
5th expressions in Japanese ILO1,ILO2
“Survey results” Printed materials
language
part in research
paper 3)Writing brief articles
with new expressions

1)Reading a research
paper
How to write Interactive lectures
“Analysis” part 2)Finding academic 02
6th in research expressions in Japanese Think –pair-share
ILO1,ILO2
paper language

3)Writing brief articles

with new expressions

1)Reading a research
paper
How to Interactive Lecture
write ”Consider 2)Finding academic 02
7th ation” part in expressions in Japanese Printed materials ILO1,ILO2
research paper language
3)Writing brief articles
with new expressions

Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

8th
Evaluation Presentation / Practical Test
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1)Reading a research
paper Interactive lectures
How to write
“Conclusion” 2)Finding academic Think –pair- share 02
9th part in research expressions in Japanese ILO1,ILO2
language Printed materials
paper
3)Writing brief articles
with new expressions

1)Reading a brief text and Interactive lectures

discuss about wrong
Japanese particles Quescussions 02
10th ILO1,ILO2
particles practice
2)Sharing answers Think- pair- share

Printed materials

Presentation 1)Presentation by
and students 02
11th Collaborative projects ILO1,ILO2
Discussion(1)
2)Discussion

Presentation 1)Presentation by
02
12th and students ILO1,ILO2
Discussion(2) Collaborative projects
2)Discussion

Presentation 1)Presentation by
students Collaborative projects 02
and ILO1,ILO2
13th
Discussion(3)
2)Discussion

Presentation 1)Presentation by
Collaborative projects 02
and students ILO1,ILO2
14th
Discussion(4)
2)Discussion

1)Feedback on
Collaborative projects 02
Presentations ILO1,ILO2
15th Conclusion
2)Q & A sessions

Teaching/Learning Method Lecturers, practical sessions with up to date software on data management,
discussions, presentations

Assessment Strategy

Continuous Assessment Assignment, Mini Projects, Presentation

30% 70%

Theory (%) Practical (%) Other (%)(specify)

Report – 30%
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- 70% -

Recommended Reading

1. 二通 信子、佐藤 不二子 (2003) 、「 留学生のための論理的な文章の書き方」、スリーエーネットワーク

2. 浜田麻里 (1997)、
「大学生と留学生のための論文ワーク ブック」
、くろしお出版
3. 石黒圭、 筒井 千絵 (2009) 、「留学生のためのここが大切 文章表現のルル 」

*Selected themes of the course unit JPNS 41534 will be taught in English medium
* OBE-LCT and blended learning approaches to be used the course unit JPNS 41534

Level: 4

Course Code JPNS 41544

Course Title Kanji Characters &Vocabulary, Comprehension III

Credit Value 4

Type Compulsory

Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Independent

Learning

60 - 140

Learning outcomes

At the completion of the course students will be able to

ILO1 display an advanced knowledge of Kanji characters, related information
ILO2 read and comprehend meanings of authentic texts, which include the relevant Kanji
characters
ILO3 write essays, notices, massages, news, articles, proposals ext.

Course Content
10. Contents
Mode of Delivery / Way of
No. of Hrs CLO No.
Week Main Themes Sub Themes Delivery (T/L Materials)
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Interactive lectures
Kanji
Lesson 1 Verbs (Level A 1,2,3) tutorials
1st 02 ILO1,ILO2
practical sessions

collaborative projects

Practical sessions
Comprehension Understanding the ILO1,ILO2,
2nd collaborative projects 02
structure of texts ILO3
Lesson 1 discussions
1) Comparison

Interactive lectures,
discussions
Kanji
Lesson 2 Tutorials 02 ILO1, ILO2
3rd Verbs (Level A 4,5,6,7)
practical sessions

collaborative projects

Understanding the Practical sessions

structure of texts
Comprehension ILO1,ILO2,
4th group work 02
2) Paraphrasing, ILO3
Lesson 1 substituting discussions

Interactive lectures
discussions
Kanji
Lesson 3 Tutorials 02 ILO1, ILO2
5th Verbs (Level B 1,2,3)
practical sessions

collaborative projects

Understanding the Practical sessions

structure of texts ILO1,ILO2,
6th Comprehension collaborative projects 02
3) Metaphorical ILO3
Lesson 1 expressions discussions

Interactive lectures

Kanji Discussions
7th Lesson 4 Verbs (Level B 4,5,6) Tutorials 02 ILO1, ILO2

practical sessions

collaborative projects

Mid Semester Written Examination / Assignment / Individual or Group

8th
Evaluation Presentation / Practical Test
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Practical sessions

Comprehension Understanding the collaborative projects ILO1,ILO2,

9th structure of texts 02
oral questioning ILO3
Lesson 1
4) Question statements
discussions

Interactive lectures,
Kanji discussions
Lesson 5 Verbs (Level C 1,2,3)
10th 02 ILO1, ILO2
Tutorials

practical sessions

Practical sessions
Skills for solving ILO1,ILO2,
11th Comprehension collaborative projects 02
questions ILO3
Lesson 2 discussions,
1) Directives

Interactive lectures
discussions
12th Kanji 02 ILO1, ILO2
Lesson 6 Tutorials
Verbs (Level C 4,5,6)
practical sessions

Skills for solving

questions Practical sessions
Comprehension ILO1,ILO2,
13th 2) Question words ‘dare collaborative projects 02
ILO3
Lesson 2 ga’, ‘nani wo’. discussions,

Interactive lectures

Kanji Discussions
Lesson 7,8 Adjectives (I-adjectives, Tutorials 02 ILO1
14th
Na-adjectives)
practical sessions

collaborative projects

Understanding the Practical sessions

structure of texts
Comprehension ILO1,ILO2,
15th collaborative projects 02
3) Questions on specific ILO3
Lesson 2 sentences discussions

Teaching/Learning Method Lectures, discussions, tutorials, practical sessions,

group work
Assessment Strategy

Continuous Assessment End of Semester Examination

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30% 70%

Theory (%) Practical (%) Other (%)(specify)

Class Test- 30% 70% - -

Recommended Reading

1. Nishiguchi, K.,Kono,T.,(1994), A Study System for Intermediate& Advanced Learners-Kanji in Context-Reference Book,
The Japan Times Ltd.

2.NishiguchiK.,Kono T.(1994) A Study System for intermediate & Advanced Learners-Kanji in Context -Work
BookVol.1&2,The Japan Times Ltd.

3.佐々木 仁子、 松本 紀子 (2010) 日本語総まとめ N1 漢字 (「日本 語能力試験」

4.三浦 昭 監修、 岡 まゆみ (1998), Reading Japanese Advanced Students, The Japan Times
5.鎌田 修、冨山 佳子、山本 真知子、 ボイクマン 総子(2012) 新・ 中級から上級への日本語, The Japan Times
6. Material supplied by the Department of Modern Languages

Code of the Course Unit JPNS 42556

Title of the Course Unit Internship
Number of Credits 4
Type Optional/Compulsory
Pre-requisites None
Main objective of the course

The main objective of the course unit is to develop network in the industry for the student’s career
development.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
At the completion of this course unit the student will be able to
15. Apply the academic knowledge to carry out work related activities and get to
know new trends in dynamic working environments.
16. Develop professional skills to practice their subject knowledge within a given
context as a value adding person
17. Develop network with the stakeholders of relevant industries and communities for
career development opportunities.
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Content
1. From this course unit, it is essential to establish links by the Internship Coordinating
Unit in order to provide internship opportunities for the final year undergraduates. The
internship period 1 academic year covering 400 working hours. It should be completed
the compulsory workshop series conducted by Internship and Skills Development Unit
in the previous semester for getting basic knowledge and occupational experience for
the internship.
2. Under this course unit students are required to work minimum 2 days a week at the
assigned institution. On the other days, students should attend lectures/ tutorials in the
University.
3. All the relevant criteria of internship program is depended on the Internship Policy
Framework of the Internship and Skills Development Unit.
4. The following points should be completed from the internship program.
Self-preparation for selecting suitable organization and fulfilling initial
requirement for getting acceptance to suitable organization for internship.
 Developing professional soft skills related to different industrial organizations.
 Devloping skills and attitudes to get adapted to different organization cultures.
 Relate academic knowledge into real life application with the supervision of
supervisors in the relevant organizations.
 Applying skills to enhance the professional network and public relations with the
different types of stakeholders relevant to respective organizations and industry.
 Improve skills for the relevant carrier development opportunities required
knowledge.
Number of Notional Hours: 400

Evaluation and Assessment:

Assessment Strategy:
Supervisor Evaluation 50%
Institutional Training Report 30%
Viva-voce Examination 20%
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Recommended Readings:
1.

Level: 4
Course Code JPNS 43568
Course Title Dissertation and Oral Presentation

Credit Value 8
Type Compulsory

Hourly Breakdown Theory Practical Independent

Learning

120 - 280

Learning outcomes

At the completion of this course unit students will demonstrate the ability to
ILO1 carry out an independent research and write a dissertation;
ILO2 manage and Present the dissertation in precise and coherent manner

Course Content

Research; theories and techniques; data analysis; writing a dissertation; oral presentation

Teaching/Learning Method Individual thesis writing guide

Supervision

Assessment Strategy
Dissertation & Oral Presentation
Oral presentation 30%
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Dissertation 70%