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 2024 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 4 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS3147
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS3147
3 units list ATS3147 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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, students will undertake various activities integrating listening, speaking, reading and writing covering spoken language and contemporary written language. Activities are built around topics relating to Japanese communication strategies, social issues, your own values, and cultural interaction. In this unit, you will critically analyse information from Japanese-language media regarding current and/or historical issues, and write effective narrative/biographical and explanatory reports by using formal and academic Japanese.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Exercise/sAssignment10%
- In class test/sIn class test53%
- Oral test/assessmentPresentation7%
- Research projectResearch assignment30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
comprehend and respond to standard written and spoken Japanese media sources;
- 2
perform textual analysis and summaries of complex written passages, demonstrating recognition and use
of 800 kyōiku kanji including 150 additional kanji frequently used in the media; - 3
competently communicate orally and textually on a variety of topics using appropriate speech styles in both spontaneously and prepared settings;
- 4
employ sophisticated research and critical thinking skills in analysis of aspects of Japanese culture and society.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials48 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- 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 allows students to develop their research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where students apply their 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
This unit engages students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
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 2 areas of study in the 2024 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Shimako Iwasaki
- Chief Examiners
- 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 3 units, including ATS3148, ATS3946 and ATS3978. Those lead on to 4 units in all.
When is ATS3147 offered?
In 2024, 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 Japanese studies.