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 2025 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ATS3147 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS3148
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS3148
1 unit list ATS3148 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS4148
Prerequisite: Or equivalent units
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 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- ExercisesExercise10%
- In class testsQuiz / Test54%
- Creative taskArtefact12%
- PresentationsPresentation24%
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 short texts (400-600 characters) in several genres including explanatory essays, poetry and position papers.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials48 hours
- 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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
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-merchandise-store/Textbooks)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 2025 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 1 unit, including ATS3152.
When is ATS3148 offered?
In 2025, 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 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS3148?
ATS3148 is part of Japanese studies.