UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

ATS2144 Japanese intermediate 2

Faculty of Arts

ATS2144 Japanese intermediate 2 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ATS2143.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
5 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

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Requisites

Before ATS2144

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

After ATS2144

No unit lists ATS2144 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Prerequisite: Or equivalent units

Overview

This is the second part of a sequence in intermediate Japanese. In this unit you will enhance your knowledge about Japan and consolidate and further develop your interactive skills in spoken and written Japanese. You will develop your intercultural awareness and ability to conduct independent research.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Online quizQuiz / Test
    26%
  • Problem SetExercise
    22%
  • In-class testsQuiz / Test
    12%
  • Oral presentationPresentation
    25%
  • Online quizQuiz / Test
    15%

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. 1

    comprehend and write intermediate level Japanese texts on familiar topics and with increasingly complex expressions of politeness (keigo), includes reading and writing with assistance of dictionaries and limited use of available technologies;

  2. 2

    demonstrate intermediate level proficiency in speaking and listening comprehension including unassisted independent conversations on everyday topics using appropriate casual, formal and honorific expressions with sensitivity to appropriate cultural norms;

  3. 3

    recognise and use approximately 320 kanji (80 new kanji);

  4. 4

    apply appropriate research skills in individual and collective explorations of Japanese culture and society using appropriate English and basic Japanese materials with assistance of available technologies.

Workload and teaching

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

Where it fits

ATS2144 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Satoshi Nambu
Unit Coordinators
Dr Satoshi Nambu

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ATS2144?

You need ATS2143 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

When is ATS2144 offered?

In 2027, ATS2144 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.

How much work is ATS2144?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ATS2144 have an exam?

No. ATS2144 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include ATS2144?

ATS2144 is part of Global Asia and 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