ATS2141 Japanese introductory 1
Faculty of Arts
ATS2141 Japanese introductory 1 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield and Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield, Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2141
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS2141
1 unit list ATS2141 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit aims to develop knowledge, strategies and skills to interact in Japanese in situations likely to be encountered in Australia and Japan and to establish a firm foundation of linguistic, sociolinguistic and sociocultural knowledge, which can be creatively applied in a variety of situations.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- QuizQuiz / Test30%
- ReflectionWritten15%
- Portfolio30%
- Oral test/assessmentDemonstration25%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Understand simple greetings, self-introduction, and simple dialogues, based on routines practiced in class;
- 2
Read simple and familiar texts written in hiragana, katakana and basic kanji;
- 3
Participate in interactions, using basic vocabulary and grammar practiced in class;
- 4
Write/type simple sentences using hiragana, katakana and approximately 60 kanji;
- 5
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of some aspects of Japanese society and culture;
- 6
Apply basic research skills to find relevant information about given topics, organise, synthesise it and communicate it.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
There are required texts for this unit. Required texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore (https://www.monash.edu/retail/books-and-merchandise-store/Textbooks) and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library (https://www.monash.edu/library).
This unit requires access to a laptop that meets minimum specifications (https://www.monash.edu/esolutions/students/bring-your-own-device-byod). Free specialist software is available via MoVE (https://www.monash.edu/learning-teaching/innovation/learning-technologies/move).
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Shin Takahashi
- Dr Jason Jones
- Dr Eliza Ito
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Satoshi Nambu
- Dr Jason Jones
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2141?
ATS2141 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ATS2141?
ATS2141 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS2142.
When is ATS2141 offered?
In 2026, ATS2141 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield and Clayton.
How much work is ATS2141?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2141 have an exam?
No. ATS2141 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.