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Japanese 6 (JAPN10004)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject is for students who have completed Japanese 5 or those who have basic language skills and knowledge of Japan and can recognise around 500 kanji characters, or those who have equivalent experience in Japanese. This subject provides a preparation for students to engage in academic research using Japanese. It aims to further develop students’ Japanese communication skills through discussions and task-based collaborative work. Students will critically examine issues and phenomena prevalent in Japan from various perspectives. Students will have further exposure to various Japanese essays in different genres (e.g., survey reports, essays of critical and or analytical nature) to understand differences in their rhetorical structures. The subject covers wide ranging topics about Japan but they will be examined in global perspectives. Students will also have the opportunity to practise variations of spoken Japanese by applying Japanese honorific system rules to the situation, depending on the relationship between the participants of the conversations. Through class activities, such as discussions and a small research project, students will build further vocabulary and expressions, including around 150 additional kanji characters. In addition, students will further develop intercultural and interpersonal skills to create rapport to achieve positive outcomes.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Practice essential skills required for research (e.g. how to clarify goals, search for appropriate approaches/methods, draw conclusions from findings
  • Demonstrate developed Japanese communication skills by examining the language of various registers and discourse
  • Demonstrate developed Japanese communication skills by applying honorific system rules, learning interpersonal skills
  • Understand differences in Japanese rhetorical structures
  • Demonstrate extended vocabulary as a result of developing etymological (in-depth cultural and linguistic) knowledge, and organized learning
  • Demonstrate developed intercultural and interpersonal skills essential to present themselves appropriately in international situations
  • Work in groups effectively through project work, i.e. developed integrity, self-awareness
  • Practice reflective learning and monitoring learning, continuing learning
  • Demonstrate time management and prioritisation

Last updated: 3 June 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
JAPN10003 Japanese 5
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

OR

All students enrolling in Japanese for the first time are required to complete the online language questionnaire/placement test at the link below. This applies to all students, from total beginners through to formal study, such as VCE or equivalent, or informally through family or overseas travel. Upon completion of the placement test, students will receive an email with the outcome and entry point. Within 5 working days of receiving the email, students' study plans will be updated and students will be able to self-enrol into the first subject of their entry point. The results of the test are binding and enrolment can only be changed with approval from the coordinator of the language major.

Link

It is recommended that students undertake the language placement test at least two weeks prior to the commencement of semester.

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Japanese 3B

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: 3 June 2023

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Written work in Japanese

  • 600 words
Throughout the teaching period15%

Oral assessment

  • 400 words
Mid semester10%

Oral assessment

  • 400 words
End of semester10%

A cultural discovery project, due towards the end of semester

  • 600 words
Second half of the teaching period15%

A written examination

  • 2 hours
During the examination period50%
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.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Additional details

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: 3 June 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorKaya Oriyama
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursA total of 48 hours: Two x 2 hour seminars per week.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023
    Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023
    Census date31 August 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail22 September 2023
    Assessment period ends17 November 2023

    Semester 2 contact information

    kaya.oriyama@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Time commitment totals 170 hours.

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    - Completion rate. Students who started their course from 2022 and are in a CSP or receiving a HELP Loan (eg FEE-HELP) must meet the completion rate to continue to receive Commonwealth Support for that course.

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Last updated: 3 June 2023

Further information

Last updated: 3 June 2023