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Introduction to Japanese Communication (JAPN20002)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject aims to supplement core Japanese language subjects with key analytical tools and strategies. They should enable students to engage in interactions in Japanese effectively in achieving intended social and communicative goals. Students will be introduced to Japanese sound systems, key characteristics of conversational patters, and socio-culturally rigid as well as negotiable aspects of the language.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- understand fluid and negotiable nature of interactions in Japanese and in one's first language;
- have a greater sensitivity in choice making in conversations;
- analyse Japanese conversational dialogues with the knowledge of aisatsu ritual and other conversational routines, politeness, and ellipses;
- conduct everyday conversations and manage classroom communication in Japanese with greater socio-cultural awareness;
- present opinions in both spoken and written forms;
- reflect on their first language and culture from intercultural perspectives;
- understand and analyse Japanese discourse in relation to speaker intention;
- appreciate some of the great Japanese literary works.
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPN10002 | Japanese 2 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Equivalent
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Students who have successfully completed any of these subjects are not eligible to enrol. See subject notes below.
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPN10003 | Japanese 5 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JAPN20013 | Japanese 5 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JAPN30007 | Japanese 5 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JAPN10004 | Japanese 6 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JAPN20014 | Japanese 6 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JAPN30008 | Japanese 6 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JAPN10005 | Japanese 7 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JAPN20003 | Japanese 7 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JAPN30005 | Japanese 7 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JAPN10006 | Japanese 8 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JAPN30006 | Japanese 8 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JAPN20004 | Japanese 8 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JAPN20010 | Japanese Grammar in Action | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JAPN30013 | Japanese Grammar in Action | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JAPN10009 | Reading Japanese Literature | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JAPN20011 | Reading Japanese Literature | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JAPN30011 | Reading Japanese Literature | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JAPN10010 | Variation in Japanese Language | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JAPN20012 | Variation in Japanese Language | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JAPN30012 | Variation in Japanese Language | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JAPN20018 | Japanese Through the Media | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JAPN30004 | Japanese through the Media | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - 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
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Written/oral work
| Throughout the semester | 60% |
A final examination
| During the examination period | 40% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 80% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. | During the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Jun Ohashi Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours A total of 30 hours: A 1 hour lecture and a 1.5 hour seminar per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Materials supplied by the Asia Institute.
- Subject notes
This subject is for students completing a major or diploma in Japanese and it is recommended that it be taken concurrently with Japanese 4.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Japanese Studies Major Japanese Studies - 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 Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- 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
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 14 March 2025