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 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ATS2143.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2144
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS2144
No unit lists ATS2144 as a prerequisite in the 2026 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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Online quizQuiz / Test26%
- Problem SetExercise22%
- In-class testsQuiz / Test12%
- Oral presentationPresentation25%
- Online quizQuiz / Test15%
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
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
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
recognise and use approximately 320 kanji (80 new kanji);
- 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 2026 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 2026, 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.