Module Review 4

14. LAJ2201 Japanese 2
Semester: 2
Type: UE
Difficulty level: 5/5
Interesting factor: 4/5
Workload: 1 x 2h lecture, 2 x 2h tutorial, 1 x 1h tutorial (there is a change in syllabus for the entire Japanese course - removal of the 1h tutorial and reduction of the number of chapters covered)

Description: Jap 2 is definitely not just about memorising grammar and vocab anymore; there are a lot more grammar forms that you need to learn - when and how to use them. Although you would already have a level of understanding for Jap by now, the piling up of grammar forms are just so heavy that you can get confused most of the time. However, the more there is to learn, of course it would be more advantageous to you when you have mastered them. Upon clearing Jap 2, you sbe able to read a map, combine many actions into one sentence, understand casual sentences (such as that in animes) and make more complex sentences etc. Jap 1, as in module review 3, is the learning of the Jap characters and learning to make very simple and formal sentences. So, you can see, it's a very big leap from Jap 1 to Jap 2. You can expect real otakus in the class too. Each level that you progress to is like a natural filter for otaku; if you're progressing up the levels, most likely you are an otaku too. Although I'm not an otaku, I would encourage you to take the module since you have already gone through so much in Jap 1, and you can get a certificate after clearing. However, just be mentally prepared that it will not be easier than Jap 1. Oh! And I almost forgot, the listening... is super tough. 

Assessment: There were just as many, or even more quizzes than Jap 1 - 13 vocab quizzes (based on number of chapters), 10 lecture/grammar quizzes, 4 listening quizzes, 1 oral exam, 1 listening exam, mid term (listening, grammar, vocab, reading) and final exam (listening, grammar, vocab, reading).

Grade: B

15. DSC2006 Operations Management
Semester: 2
Type: UE
Difficulty level: 4/5
Interesting factor: 3/5
Workload: 1 x 2h lecture, 1 x 1h tutorial 

Description: This module covers mainly the background job of a manager, such as inventory, queue and revenue management etc. The content is quite heavy for each topic. There will be a project but it only circles around one specific topic; so by the end of it, you would be somewhat an expert in that topic. As there is no mid-term, it is necessary that you revise well to prepare for the final exam, which mainly touch on calculations.

Assessment: Just like any other business modules, there would be tutorial questions for homework and to be able to answer them in class contributes to participation. On top of that, there was no mid-term but there was a project (5 man team) which you would need to write a report and present on. And finally, a final exam of MCQs.

Grade: A (surprisingly; i guess the project really helped)

I know this module review came a little late, like a week after bidding, but i hope it will help you in the future bidding. All the best for your current semester!!

Lots Of Love (LOL),
Jensylee