UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

ATS3147 Japanese studies advanced 1

Faculty of Arts

ATS3147 Japanese studies advanced 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 and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 3 units in all.

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

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Requisites

Before ATS3147

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

Enrolment rules

Prohibition: ATS4147

Prerequisite: Japanese Proficient 2 or equivalent

Overview

This unit is the first part of a sequence progressing from the upper intermediate to the advanced levels of Japanese. In this unit, you will undertake various activities expanding listening, speaking, reading and writing and kanji skills using authentic materials, diverse speech-styles, and engaging with diverse academic and professional contexts. You will demonstrate independent and appropriate use of language as well as effective use of resources and digital technologies to advance language capabilities.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Exercise/sExercise
    10%
  • In class test/sQuiz / Test
    48%
  • Creative writing taskWritten
    14%
  • DiscussionDemonstration
    28%

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

    understand a diversity of authentic materials and produce varied genres of texts, reading and writing both independently and with carefully used assistance of dictionaries and appropriate digital technologies;

  2. 2

    recognise and effectively use approximately 800 common kanji including familiarity with kanji frequently used in authentic materials and media;

  3. 3

    demonstrate advanced level proficiency in speaking and listening comprehension including unassisted competent culturally relevant communication with others about a variety of topics related to Japanese culture and society in global contexts using appropriate speech styles in both casual and spontaneous conversations and formal presentations;

  4. 4

    employ advanced research and critical thinking skills in analysis of aspects of Japanese culture and society based on finding, engaging and using relevant authentic materials in Japanese and digital technologies and effectively communicating research findings and processes orally and textually.

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures12 hours
  • Tutorials48 hours
  • Teaching approachResearch activities
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachCase-based teaching

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 allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.

This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.

This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but students need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation

Learning resources

Required resources

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).

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

ATS3147 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Shimako Iwasaki
Unit Coordinators
Dr Shimako Iwasaki

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ATS3147?

ATS3147 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after ATS3147?

ATS3147 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ATS3148 and ATS3978. Those lead on to 3 units in all.

When is ATS3147 offered?

In 2027, ATS3147 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.

How much work is ATS3147?

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

Does ATS3147 have an exam?

No. ATS3147 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include ATS3147?

ATS3147 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