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ATS2142 · Japanese introductory 2

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2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 2Japanese Studies

Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTC

Overview

This unit aims to develop knowledge, strategies and skills needed to interact in Japanese in practical contexts in Australia and Japan and also aims to extend linguistic, sociolinguistic and sociocultural knowledge to develop cross-cultural awareness and facilitate effective interaction.

Offerings

CampusTeaching periodMode
ClaytonSecond semesterTeaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)
CaulfieldSecond semesterTeaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

#AssessmentTypeWeightHurdle
1Online quizQuiz / Test30%
2In-Class Participation ActivityExercise15%
3Practice PortfolioPortfolio30%
4Interactive oral assessmentDemonstration25%

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

prerequisite

  • ATS2141 — Japanese introductory 1

Learning outcomes

  1. Understand basic conversations about familiar topics and simple classroom instructions.
  2. Understand short texts written using basic vocabulary and grammar practiced in class.
  3. Demonstrate a knowledge about casual speech and writing styles, such as diaries and emails to friends.
  4. Talk about familiar topics using vocabulary and expressions learned in class.
  5. Talk about their experiences and schedule in more detail, based on routines practiced in class.
  6. Write about personal and familiar topics using vocabulary and grammar practiced in class.
  7. Write/type 150 kanji, including approximately 90 new kanji.
  8. Further develop basic knowledge of some aspects of Japanese society and culture.
  9. Apply basic research skills to find relevant information about given topics, organise, synthesise and analyse the information and communicate it in written form.

Workload

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.

ActivityDuration
Tutorials35 hours
Lectures12 hours

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