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 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 4 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS3147
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS3147
2 units list ATS3147 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Japanese Proficient 2 or equivalent
Prohibition: ATS4147
Overview
This is the first part of a sequence progressing from the intermediate to the advanced levels of Japanese. It covers spoken language and contemporary written language through various activities integrating listening, speaking, reading and writing. Activities are built around topics relating to Japanese communication strategies, social issues, their values, and to cultural interaction. This course will provide students with an opportunity to critically analyse information from Japanese-language media regarding current and/or historical issues, write effective narrative/biographical and explanatory reports by using formal and academic Japanese.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Understand the gist of short excerpts of Japanese media with assistance and to continue to expand their ability to understand conversations between native speakers in various speech styles;
- 2
Understand texts (2000 characters or longer) on topics related to Japan with the assistance of dictionaries;
- 3
Refine their ability to communicate using appropriate speech styles in various contexts, to develop their ability to state their opinions and to extract information from others, and to maintain a casual conversation with native speakers without preparation;
- 4
Continue to develop their ability to do research presentations on Japan-related topics in which they are interested, including the ability to describe aspects of Japanese culture and society in detail;
- 5
Develop the skills to write a research essay (2000-3000 characters) on Japan-related topics with the assistance of various resources and develop the ability to write summaries of texts and oral discussions;
- 6
Reinforce their knowledge of the kyooiku kanji acquired so far and develop their knowledge of an additional 150 new kanji frequently used in the Japanese media.
Workload and 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. 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.
Where it fits
ATS3147 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 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 4 units in all.
When is ATS3147 offered?
In 2020, 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.
Which majors and minors include ATS3147?
ATS3147 is part of Japanese studies.