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 2022 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ATS2143 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2144
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS2144
1 unit list ATS2144 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Or equivalent units
Overview
This is the second part of a sequence in intermediate Japanese. This unit aims to enhance your knowledge about Japan and consolidate and further develop your interactive skills in spoken and written Japanese. The unit also aims to enhance your intercultural awareness and ability to conduct independent research.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Exercise/sAssignment40%
- Essay25%
- Oral test/assessmentPresentation15%
- Online testOther20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Understand simple dialogues and monologues on familiar topics with an expanding range of expressions, including expressions of politeness (keigo).
- 2
Read and understand simply written texts in an expanding range of genres including polite letters, personal diaries and fictional narratives, with some assistance.
- 3
Interact in common casual and formal contexts, using forms practiced in class including keigo; explain personal experiences using forms such as passive, causative, and conditional clauses.
- 4
Write an essay using a range of Japanese sources and a wider range of vocabulary, sentence patterns and kanji with some guidance.
- 5
Recognise and write approx. 90 new kanji (317 kanji in total by the end of this unit).
- 6
Further 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
Further develop independent research skills to 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
- 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 students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
Same Language textbook used in S1
Where it fits
ATS2144 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Fusako Ota
- Unit Coordinators
- Fusako Ota
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2144?
You need ATS2143 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ATS2144?
ATS2144 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS3649.
When is ATS2144 offered?
In 2022, 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 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS2144?
ATS2144 is part of Japanese studies.