ATS3146 Japanese proficient 2
Faculty of Arts
ATS3146 Japanese proficient 2 is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS3146
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS3146
2 units list ATS3146 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS1146, ATS2146
Prerequisite: Japanese Proficient 1 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 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- 1. Ongoing assessment tasks30%
- 2. Project25%
- 3. Oral and written test45%
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;
- 2
Recognise and describe different genres by activities such as watching videos on Japanese culture;
- 3
Read texts (approx. 2000 characters) on various topics about Japan with the assistance of dictionaries;
- 4
Communicate in complex situations (e.g. explaining troubles);
- 5
Discuss broader topics about Japanese culture with Japanese native speakers;
- 6
Deliver a presentation on one of the topics studied in class, based on their own research;
- 7
Write an essay (1200-1400 characters) on a topic related to Japan with the assistance of dictionaries and other language and content resources;
- 8
Use kanji acquired so far (approx. 450 kanji) and recognise and use an additional 150 new kanji (including approx. 90 for recognition only).
Workload and teaching
- Workshops12 hours
- Tutorials36 hours
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. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
Same Language textbook used in S1
Where it fits
ATS3146 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Naomi Kurata
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Naomi Kurata
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3146?
ATS3146 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ATS3146?
ATS3146 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ATS3083 and ATS3649.
When is ATS3146 offered?
In 2020, ATS3146 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS3146?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS3146 have an exam?
No. ATS3146 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS3146?
ATS3146 is part of Japanese studies.