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 2025 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS3146
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS3146
1 unit list ATS3146 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Japanese Proficient 1 or equivalent
Prohibition: ATS1146, ATS2146
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 your knowledge about Japanese modern and traditional culture. The unit also aims to develop your research skills and intercultural competence.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- In-class testQuiz / Test18%
- Online TestQuiz / Test22%
- QuizQuiz / Test18%
- Exercise12%
- Presentation30%
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 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).
Where it fits
ATS3146 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Masaki Shibata
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Masaki Shibata
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 1 unit, including ATS3083.
When is ATS3146 offered?
In 2025, 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 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS3146?
ATS3146 is part of Japanese studies.