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 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 45%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS3145
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ATS3145
1 unit list ATS3145 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
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. 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 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Ongoing assessment tasksMixed mode30%
- Project25%
- Oral and written testsExam45%
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
- Tutorials36 hours
- Workshops12 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.
Where it fits
ATS3145 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Naomi Kurata
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Naomi Kurata
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3145?
ATS3145 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ATS3145?
ATS3145 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS3649.
When is ATS3145 offered?
In 2021, 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?
Yes. The exam is worth 45% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include ATS3145?
ATS3145 is part of Japanese studies.