ATS2146 Japanese proficient 2
Faculty of Arts
ATS2146 Japanese proficient 2 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2022 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2146
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ATS2146
2 units list ATS2146 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS1146
Prerequisite: Japanese Proficient 1(ATS2145) or equivalent
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This is the second part of a sequence in upper intermediate Japanese. This unit covers both spoken language and contemporary written language and aims to enhance students' knowledge about Japanese modern and traditional culture. The unit also aims to develop students' research skills and intercultural competence.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second 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 conversations or monologues on topics covered in class and to identify different genres;
- 2
Read texts (approx. 2000 characters) on various topics about Japan with the assistance of dictionaries;
- 3
Communicate in complex situations (e.g. explaining troubles);
- 4
Discuss broader topics about Japanese culture with Japanese native speakers;
- 5
Research and present on one of the topics studied in class;
- 6
Write an essay (1200-1400 characters) on a topic related to Japan with the assistance of dictionaries and other language and content resources;
- 7
Use kanji acquired so far (approx. 450 kanji) and recognise and begin to use additional 150 new kanji (including approx. 90 for recognition only).
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
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
ATS2146 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Naomi Kurata
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Naomi Kurata
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2146?
ATS2146 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ATS2146?
ATS2146 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ATS3083 and ATS3649.
When is ATS2146 offered?
In 2022, ATS2146 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS2146?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2146 have an exam?
No. ATS2146 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS2146?
ATS2146 is part of Japanese studies.