UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

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 2023 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs ATS1142 and unlocks 2 units.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2023
Semester 1
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2023 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 2023

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Exercise/sAssignment
    40%
  • Oral test/assessmentPresentation
    15%
  • Essay
    25%
  • Online testOther
    20%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Understand simple dialogues and monologues in relation to everyday situations.

  2. 2

    Read and find specific information in simple, everyday texts in a variety of genres and media including the internet, with some assistance.

  3. 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. 4

    Write short essays on Japan-related topics.

  5. 5

    Recognise and write approx. 90 new kanji (approx. 240 in total by the end of this unit).

  6. 6

    Demonstrate knowledge of a range of aspects related to Japanese society and culture.

  7. 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. 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

  • Lectures12 hours
  • Tutorials36 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 students in actively applying their 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 are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library (https://www.monash.edu/library).

Where it fits

ATS2143 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Satoshi Nambu
Chief Examiners
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 2023, 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 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include ATS2143?

ATS2143 is part of Japanese studies.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
Japanese Studies
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 1
Study abroad
Available