ATS2143 Japanese intermediate 1
Faculty of Arts
ATS2143 Japanese intermediate 1 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs ATS1142 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2143
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS2143
2 units list ATS2143 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Or equivalent units
Overview
This unit aims to consolidate and develop your basic linguistic skills and socio-cultural knowledge in spoken and written Japanese at an intermediate level. The focus is to develop your interactive competence, including linguistic, socio-linguistic and socio-cultural knowledge. The unit also aims to develop your intercultural skills and ability to conduct independent research.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Regular ongoing assessmentsMixed mode40%
- Oral and writing assessmentMixed mode40%
- Final testIn class test20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Understand simple dialogues and monologues in relation to everyday situations.
- 2
Read and find specific information in simple, everyday texts in a variety of genres and media including the internet, with some assistance.
- 3
Interact in short and simple social exchanges or tasks (e.g. asking for advice, requesting, apologising) and express intentions, hopes, gratitude, etc. using forms practiced in class and appropriate speech styles.
- 4
Write short essays on Japan-related topics.
- 5
Recognise and write approx. 90 new kanji (approx. 240 in total by the end of this unit).
- 6
Demonstrate knowledge of a range of aspects related to Japanese society and culture.
- 7
Demonstrate intercultural skills which include awareness of and sensitivity to cultural differences and similarities through comparison and reflection on students' own cultures and societies
- 8
Apply research skills to independently find relevant information about an essay topic; organise, synthesise and analyse the information and communicate it in written and oral form.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials36 hours
- Workshops12 hours
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- 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.
Students will participate in online activities for Tutorials (synchronous) and Workshop (asynchronous). In Workshop, students will learn important social and cultural points required to interact with people with a Japanese language and cultural background, as well as studying key grammar points and appropriate grammar usage. In Tutorials, students will develop, in an integrated way, skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing as well as competence in non-verbal aspects of communicating in Japanese. Tutorial 1 focuses on grammar exercises and Tutorial 2 consists of communicative exercises, as well as reading and writing practice.
In Tutorial activities, students will have opportunities to discuss and write about Japan and Japanese where they can develop their Japanese skills and build their knowledge about Japan.
Learning resources
Required resources
There are prescribed readings for this unit. For details, refer to the Monash Bookshop's webpage (https://www.monash.edu/retail/books).
Where it fits
ATS2143 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Satoshi Nambu
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Satoshi Nambu
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2143?
You need ATS1142 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ATS2143?
ATS2143 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ATS2144 and ATS3649.
When is ATS2143 offered?
In 2021, ATS2143 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS2143?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2143 have an exam?
No. ATS2143 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS2143?
ATS2143 is part of Japanese studies.