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 2021 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ATS3147 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 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
Prerequisite: Or equivalent units
Prohibition: ATS4148
Overview
This unit is the second part of a sequence progressing from the upper intermediate to the advanced levels of Japanese. In this unit, you will undertake activities built around topics relating to contemporary and historical topics of Japan. You will further develop your confidence using formal and academic Japanese both in written and oral forms, while communicating with Japanese-speaking people in interviews, and in-class oral presentations. You will reinforce 1006 kyōiku kanji. At the conclusion of this unit, you should have attained proficiency equivalent to JLPT N2 level and CEFR B2.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Ongoing assessment tasksAssignment34%
- ProjectsProject36%
- TestsEssay30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Comprehend and use a wide range of authentic Japanese materials;
- 2
Perform textual analysis and summaries of complex written passages, demonstrating recognition and use of 1,000 kyōiku kanji and the ability to use a range of specialized dictionaries;
- 3
Communicate effectively, including in the presentation of arguments and opinions, using appropriate speech styles in formal situations, both spontaneously and in prepared settings;
- 4
Employ sophisticated research and critical thinking skills in analysis of aspects of Japanese current issues, literary studies or linguistics;
- 5
Produce the ability to produce short texts (400-600 characters) in several genres including explanatory essays, poetry and position papers.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials48 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based 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 students to develop their research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit allows students to engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice.
This unit engages students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit engages students in enquiry-based learning, where they will be encouraged to use their own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
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.
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 are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library (https://www.monash.edu/library).
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).
Where it fits
ATS3148 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Shimako Iwasaki
- Chief Examiners
- 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 2021, 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 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS3148?
ATS3148 is part of Japanese studies.