Courses & Units
Japanese 2A HMJ204
Placement test may be required to determine proficiency level.
Introduction
Building on from HMJ102, the unit further develops basic grammatical knowledge and oral/aural skills. Students will learn to communicate orally in Japanese on a series of everyday life topics including foods, studying, working, shopping, travel, and housing. Attention is also given to the reading and writing of Japanese. Students will learn an additional 95 new kanji and will have learnt over 220 kanji by the end of this unit. Students' general proficiency in Japanese should go beyond the standard of JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) Level N5.
Summary
| Unit name | Japanese 2A |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HMJ204 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Humanities |
| Discipline | Global Cultures and Languages |
| Coordinator | Doctor Katsuhiko Suganuma |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Communicate orally in Japanese on a series of everyday life topics
- Write and read 95 new kanji and recognise an additional 30 kanji
- Produce short compositions in Japanese on everyday life topics
- Explain basic socio-cultural knowledge required for communicating in Japanese
- Identify and use relevant Japanese-learning resources
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 091515 | $555.00 | $555.00 | not applicable | $2,324.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
HMJ102 OR HMJ103Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On campus enrolment Weekly recorded lectures (2 hours) Weekly tutorial (2 hours) Off campus enrolment Weekly recorded lectures (2 hours) Weekly tutorial via zoom (2 hours), or independent learning via online modules |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Language journal (5%)|Oral Exam (15%)|Language quizzes (20%)|Language tests (20%)|Final Exam (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
See the MyLO site for unit resources and readings. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | See the MyLO site for unit resources and readings. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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