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Coordinator
Dr Etsuko Toyoda
Email: etsuko@unimelb.edu.au
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Structure
75 credit points
Students study Japanese as a Major (100 points) or Minor (75 points) through a progression of six language subjects. The Major also includes an additional two electives.
The entry points for the Major and Minor are as follows:
- Japanese 1 entry point: Students who have never studied Japanese before or have only rudimentary knowledge of the language usually enter the progression at Japanese 1.
- Japanese 3 entry point: Students who have completed VCE Japanese (Second language), IB or have an equivalent language level usually enter the progression at Japanese 3.
- Japanese 5 entry point: Students who perform at an intermediate level in Japanese, for example those who have completed VCE or IB with excellent results or have an equivalent language level usually enter the progression at Japanese 5.
- Japanese 7 entry point: Students who perform at a advanced level in Japanese, for example those who hold N3 of JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) or have lived or studied in Japan usually enter the progression at Japanese 7.
- Super advanced Japanese: Students with a very advanced level of language study, including for example those who attended several years of Japanese medium school or have spent several years in a Japanese speaking environment would normally begin their study of Japanese with one of the advanced language subjects.
All students enrolling in Japanese at The University of Melbourne for the first time are required to use the online placement tool [link]. This applies to all students, including total beginners and those who have experience with the language, whether through formal study, such as VCE or equivalent, or informally through family or overseas travel. The results of the test are binding and enrolment can only be changed in consultation with the relevant course coordinator. Please refer the following link for further information:
http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/asiainstitute/students/placement-tests
Students completing a major in Japanese will usually undertake 25 points at level one, 37.5 points at level two and 37.5 points at level three. Students completing a minor in Japanese will usually undertake 25 points at level one, 25 points at level two and 25 points at level three.
Subject Options
JAPANESE 1 ENTRY POINT
Japanese 1 entry point - Level 1
Students completing a Japanese major or minor with an Japanese 1 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (25 points).
Note:
Japanese 1 and Japanese 2 were formerly called Japanese 1A and 1B respectively
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
JAPN10001 | Japanese 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN10002 | Japanese 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Japanese 1 entry point - Level 2
Students completing the Japanese major with a Japanese 1 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (37.5 points).
Students completing the Japanese minor are only required to complete Japanese 3 and Japanese 4 (25 points).
Note:
Japanese 3 and Japanese 4 were formerly called Japanese 2A and 2B respectively
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
JAPN20007 | Japanese 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN20008 | Japanese 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN20002 | Introduction to Japanese Communication | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Japanese 1 entry point - Level 3
Students completing the Japanese major with a Japanese 1 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (37.5 points).
Students completing the Japanese minor are only required to complete Japanese 5 and Japanese 6 (25 points).
Note:
Japanese 5 and Japanese 6 were formerly called Japanese 3A and 3B respectively
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
JAPN30007 | Japanese 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN30008 | Japanese 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN30010 | Signs and Symbols in Japanese | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPANESE 3 ENTRY POINT
Japanese 3 entry point - Level 1
Students completing a Japanese major or minor with a Japanese 3 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (25 points).
Note:
Japanese 3 and Japanese 4 were formerly called Japanese 2A and 2B respectively
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
JAPN10007 | Japanese 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN10008 | Japanese 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Japanese 3 entry point - Level 2
Students completing the Japanese major with a Japanese 3 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (37.5 points).
Students completing the Japanese minor are only required to complete Japanese 5 and Japanese 6 (25 points).
Note:
Japanese 5 and Japanese 6 were formerly called Japanese 3A and 3B respectively
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
JAPN20013 | Japanese 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN20014 | Japanese 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN20009 | Signs and Symbols in Japanese | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Japanese 3 entry point - Level 3
Students completing the Japanese major with a Japanese 3 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (37.5 points).
Students completing the Japanese minor are only required to complete Japanese 7 and Japanese 8 (25 points).
Note:
Japanese 7 and Japanese 8 were formerly called Japanese 4A and 4B respectively
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
JAPN30005 | Japanese 7 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN30006 | Japanese 8 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN30013 | Japanese Grammar in Action | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPANESE 5 ENTRY POINT
Japanese 5 entry point - Level 1
Students completing a Japanese major or minor with a Japanese 5 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (25 points).
Note:
Japanese 5 and Japanese 6 were formerly called Japanese 3A and 3B respectively
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
JAPN10003 | Japanese 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN10004 | Japanese 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Japanese 5 entry point - Level 2
Students completing the Japanese major with a Japanese 5 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (37.5 points).
Students completing the Japanese minor are required to complete Japanese 7 and Japanese 8 (25 points).
Note:
Japanese 7 and Japanese 8 were formerly called Japanese 4A and 4B respectively
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
JAPN20003 | Japanese 7 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN20004 | Japanese 8 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN20010 | Japanese Grammar in Action | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Japanese 5 entry point - Level 3
Students completing the Japanese major with a Japanese 5 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (37.5 points).
Students completing the Japanese minor are only required to complete two of the following subjects (25 points).
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
JAPN30012 | Variation in Japanese Language | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN30004 | Japanese through the Media | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN30011 | Reading Japanese Literature | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPANESE 7 ENTRY POINT
Japanese 7 entry point - Level 1
Students completing a Japanese major or minor with a Japanese 7 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (25 points).
Note:
Japanese 7 and Japanese 8 were formerly called Japanese 4A and 4B respectively
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
JAPN10005 | Japanese 7 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN10006 | Japanese 8 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Japanese 7 entry point - Level 2
Students completing the Japanese major with a Japanese 7 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (37.5 points).
Students completing the Japanese Minor are only required to complete JAPN20012 and JAPN20011 (25 points).
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
JAPN20012 | Variation in Japanese Language | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN20011 | Reading Japanese Literature | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN20005 | Contemporary Japan |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Japanese 7 entry point - Level 3
Students completing the Japanese major with a Japanese 7 entry point are required to complete the following subjects (37.5 points).
Students completing the Japanese minor are only required to complete JAPN30004 and JAPN30003 (25 points).
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
JAPN30004 | Japanese through the Media | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN30003 | Japanese Through Translation | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN30002 | Social Problems in Japan | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SUPER ADVANCED ENTRY POINT
NOTE: Only a minor is available for students beginning at the Super Advanced Entry Point.
Super Advanced Entry Point - Level 1
Students completing the Japanese minor with an Advanced entry point are required to complete the following subjects at Level 1 (25 points).
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
JAPN10010 | Variation in Japanese Language | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN10009 | Reading Japanese Literature | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Super Advanced Entry Point - Level 2
Students completing the Japanese minor with an Advanced entry point are required to complete the following subjects at level 2 (25 points).
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
JAPN20005 | Contemporary Japan |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
JAPN20018 | Japanese Through the Media | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Super Advanced Entry Point - Level 3
Students completing the Japanese minor with an Advanced entry point are required to complete the following subjects at level 3 (25 points).
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
JAPN30002 | Social Problems in Japan | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN30003 | Japanese Through Translation | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Links
http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au/study/japaneseLast updated: 30 January 2024