ATS3148 Japanese studies advanced 2
Faculty of Arts
ATS3148 Japanese studies advanced 2 is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ATS3147 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS3148
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS3148
2 units list ATS3148 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS4148
Prerequisite: Or equivalent units
Overview
This is the second part of a sequence progressing from the intermediate to the advanced levels of Japanese. Activities are built around topics relating to contemporary and historical topics of Japan. This unit will provide students with further opportunities to use formal and academic Japanese with confidence while communicating with Japanese-speaking people in interviews and in-class oral presentations. Students will reinforce 1006 kyooiku kanji.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Accumulative assessment tasks70%
- Final Tests30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Continue to develop their ability to understand authentic Japanese materials in various media with assistance of dictionaries;
- 2
Understand explanatory texts (approx. 2000 characters or more) on various topics related to Japan with the assistance of dictionaries;
- 3
Speak with native speakers on various topics about Japan, analyse their opinions and discuss pros and cons. They will also continue to develop their skills to communicate using an appropriate speech style in formal situations;
- 4
Research and discuss the topics studied in class, and refine their ability to do short presentations on focused topics, including group presentations;
- 5
Demonstrate the ability to compose various texts such as short essays (400-600 characters), poetry and reviews in Japanese;
- 6
Reinforced their knowledge of the kyooiku kanji acquired so far (900) and developed knowledge of an additional 150 kanji frequently used in the Japanese media (approx. 900 kanji, including 150 new kanji this semester).
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials36 hours
- Workshops12 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.
Where it fits
ATS3148 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 ATS3148?
You need ATS3147 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ATS3148?
ATS3148 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ATS3151 and ATS3152.
When is ATS3148 offered?
In 2020, ATS3148 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS3148?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS3148 have an exam?
No. ATS3148 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS3148?
ATS3148 is part of Japanese studies.