ATS2145 Japanese proficient 1
Faculty of Arts
ATS2145 Japanese proficient 1 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2145
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ATS2145
No unit lists ATS2145 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.
Enrolment rules
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Overview
This is the first part of a sequence in upper intermediate Japanese. This unit covers both spoken language and contemporary written language and aims to enhance your knowledge about Japan and the different varieties of the language. The unit also aims to develop your study skills and intercultural competence.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Essay25%
- Online testOther25%
- Oral test/assessmentPresentation20%
- QuizzesOther18%
- ExercisesAssignment12%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Use listening skills to understand simple conversations as well as unfamiliar vocabulary and grammar;
- 2
Read texts (approx. 1500 characters) written for upper intermediate level of students with the assistance of dictionaries;
- 3
Use appropriate speech styles and communication strategies for a variety of contexts of different Japanese language, in order to communicate more naturally;
- 4
Discuss various topics related to Japan;
- 5
Write a short essay (800-1000 characters using online language resources effectively;
- 6
Use kanji acquired so far (approx. 300 kanji) and recognise and begin to use additional 150 new kanji (including approx. 70 for recognition only).
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-merchandise-store/Textbooks) and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library (https://www.monash.edu/library).
This unit requires access to a laptop that meets minimum specifications (https://www.monash.edu/esolutions/students/bring-your-own-device-byod). Free specialist software is available via MoVE (https://www.monash.edu/learning-teaching/innovation/learning-technologies/move).
Where it fits
ATS2145 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2024 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Masaki Shibata
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Masaki Shibata
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2145?
ATS2145 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS2145 offered?
In 2024, ATS2145 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS2145?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2145 have an exam?
No. ATS2145 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS2145?
ATS2145 is part of Japanese studies.