 Hello, my name is Seiko Harumi. I'm a module convener for Japanese FIVE. I'd like to briefly explain about objectives, module content and the workload expected for the Japanese FIVE for undergraduate students. This is a higher intermediate or advanced level module and will be taught mostly in Japanese. It follows on from the intermediate level module, Japanese FOUR. Whereas Japanese FOUR concentrates more on the development of the intermediate level grammar and vocabulary with the use of textbook, Japanese FIVE focuses on topic-based content and provides opportunities to learn Japanese mainly through extensive reading and discussion. Therefore, the main learning resources will be authentic materials such as newspapers, video clips and online resources which deal with current issues in Japanese society. This module is also designed to develop advanced level of competence both in productive and receptive skills in the target language. Besides the FOUR skills, mediation skills such as translation between Japanese and English will also form part of the module requirements. Students are also expected to participate in a discussion or debate in Japanese for each topic assigned. Contact hours for this course is three hours per week over the 22 weeks. And as for the assessment, there will be one three-hour examination and one oral presentation and also two term and review tests. At the end of the course, students should be able to handle authentic materials and express their opinions on the topic assigned with relative fluency and should have a deepened understanding of the Japanese society and people. I'm really looking forward to seeing you in the class. Go ahead and come!