UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

ATS3145 Japanese proficient 1

Faculty of Arts

ATS3145 Japanese proficient 1 is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 1
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

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Requisites

Before ATS3145

Prohibitions

You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.

After ATS3145

No unit lists ATS3145 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Prerequisite: Japanese Intermediate 2 or equivalent

Equivalent units

The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.

Overview

This is the first part of a sequence in upper-intermediate Japanese. In this unit you will develop skills in both spoken language and contemporary written language and enhance your knowledge about Japan and the different varieties of the language. You will also consolidate your study skills and intercultural competence.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • In class testQuiz / Test
    35%
  • Online testQuiz / Test
    35%
  • Presentation
    30%

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 upper-intermediate level Japanese texts on a range of topics independently and with increasing critical engagement with appropriate dictionaries and technologies;

  2. 2

    demonstrate upper intermediate level proficiency in speaking and listening comprehension including using appropriate speech styles and culturally relevant communication strategies in casual conversations and formal presentations about a variety of topics related to Japanese culture and society in global contexts;

  3. 3

    recognise and effectively use approximately 470 kanji characters (150 new characters);

  4. 4

    apply appropriate research skills in individual and collective investigations of Japanese culture and society using available technologies and appropriate English and Japanese materials.

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 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/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

ATS3145 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Masaki Shibata
Chief Examiners
Dr Masaki Shibata

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ATS3145?

ATS3145 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is ATS3145 offered?

In 2027, ATS3145 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.

How much work is ATS3145?

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

Does ATS3145 have an exam?

No. ATS3145 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include ATS3145?

ATS3145 is part of Global Asia and Japanese studies.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
Japanese Studies
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 1
Study abroad
Available