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Japanese 5 (JAPN30007)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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This subject is for students who already possess basic Japanese language skills and knowledge of Japan, and have completed Japanese 4 and can recognise around 400 Kanji characters, or those who have equivalent experience in Japanese. This subject provides a basic preparation for students to engage in academic research using Japanese. It aims to further develop students’ Japanese communication skills by examining the language of various registers and discourse.
Students will also develop awareness of differences between and within spoken and written Japanese used in different situations. Students will have an exposure to various Japanese written texts of different genres such episodes, stories, essays, etc. to understand differences in their rhetorical structures (e.g., narrative, descriptive, and expository). Students will also have the opportunity to practice variations of spoken Japanese (colloquial, polite, formal) 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 develop interpersonal skills to present themselves appropriately in intercultural situations.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate the 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 awareness of differences between and within spoken and written Japanese used in different situations
- Understand differences in Japanese rhetorical structures
- Demonstrate oral communication skills in interpersonal and public settings
- Use intercultural and interpersonal skills essential to present themselves appropriately;
- Demonstrate effective group work skills, developed through project work
- Demonstrate skills required for reflective learning and monitoring learning, continuing learning.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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JAPN10008 | Japanese 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN20008 | Japanese 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Equivalent
OR
New students will have their appropriate entry point determined by the Japanese Program, based on evidence of prior learning and/or results of a placement test as required. Placement Test information here:
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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JAPN10003 | Japanese 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN20013 | Japanese 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Students who have successfully completed Japanese 3A are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written work in Japanese
| Throughout the teaching period | 15% |
Oral assessment
| Mid semester | 10% |
A cultural discovery project with critical essay due towards the end of semester
| Second half of the teaching period | 15% |
An oral presentation
| End of the teaching period | 10% |
A written examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance of all classes. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. (Some assessment tasks may be treated differently and these will be highlighted by the Subject Coordinator in the LMS). All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Kaya Oriyama Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A total of 48 hours: Two x 2 hour seminars per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
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Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Oka, Mayumi et al. (2009) Tobira: Gateway to advanced Japanese learning through content and multimedia. Tokyo: Kuroshio Publishers. ISBN: 978-4-87424-447-0
- Subject notes
Students who began study at Japanese 1 entry point must concurrently enrol in JAPN30010 Signs and Symbols.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Arts Course Diploma in Languages Course Bachelor of Arts Major Japanese Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- 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.
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: 11 April 2024