Variation in Japanese Language (JAPN10010)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject aims to familiarise students with colloquial and dialectal expressions used in Japan. It introduces students to various styles of Japanese spoken by those differentiated by gender, age and region. It will also give students opportunities to examine different registers in various conversation settings. In class, students will view DVDs and analyse various types of conversations. Students will practice speaking in appropriate styles depending on the situation. Students who complete this subject should have acquired good knowledge of the diverse range of Japanese language practice.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
become familiar with colloquial and dialectal expressions used in Japan, spoken by those differentiated by gender, age and region to various audiences for various purposes;
access a variety of Japanese sources, such as drama DVDs, documentaries, and various reports, to expand their knowledge of these variations in Japanese language;
be able to analyse language used in various types of conversations and
speak and write in appropriate styles depending on the situation, being aware of culturally appropriate genre, drawing comparison between their own culture(s).
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
JAPN10006 Japanese 8.
Otherwise, all students enrolling in Japanese at The University of Melbourne for the first time are required to use the online placement test: https://edtech.le.unimelb.edu.au/login/lptjapanese/ .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.
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPN10006 | Japanese 8 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPN20009 | Signs and Symbols in Japanese | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JAPN30010 | Signs and Symbols in Japanese | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JAPN20012 | Variation in Japanese Language | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JAPN30012 | Variation in Japanese Language | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Assessment
Additional details
- Video-recorded presentation of 600 words due mid semester (15%)
- An oral test of 600 words due end of semester (15%)
- A project involving writing tasks of 800 words due throughout the semester (20%)
- A final examination due during the examination period (50%)
Hurdle requirement: Class attendance is required for this subject; if you do not attend a minimum of 80% of classes without an approved exemption you will not be eligible for a pass in this subject.
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Yasuhisa Watanabe Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A total of 48 hours: Four hours of language classes per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Science
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Language Placement Test required
Last updated: 14 March 2025