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Introduction to Japanese 1A unit (HMJ101)

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Location: Hobart, Online

This is a beginner only unit and a placement test may be required to verify beginner status.Unit will run subject to sufficient students enrolled.

Introduction

This is an introductory unit for students with little or no prior knowledge of Japanese. This unit has an emphasis on the interactive use of the Japanese language. It develops competence in basic spoken and written Japanese. The unit also provides a competence base in grammatical knowledge and oral/aural skills from which students can proceed to HMJ102. While a key goal of this unit is the acquisition of communication skills in Japanese, the unit also provides the basic knowledge of cross-cultural communication by exploring the linguistic and cultural differences between English and Japanese.

Summary

Unit name Introduction to Japanese 1A
Unit code HMJ101
Credit points 12.5
College/School Arts and Society
Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline Languages
Coordinator Doctor Emerald L King
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Introductory

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/2/2026 16/3/2026 19/4/2026 13/6/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • construct units of meaning making use of the basic elements of the Japanese language, particularly syllabary, vocabulary, and sentence structure.
  • interpret and summarise meaning of basic written and spoken Japanese.
  • integrate cultural and linguistic consideration into written and verbal communication.

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 $592.00 $592.00 not applicable $2,562.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

HMJ103 AND HMJ100 AND HMA120 AND XBR115

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

On campus enrolment 

Weekly workshops¿(4 hours) 

Off campus enrolment 

Weekly learning via online¿modules (4 hours) 

AssessmentCheat Sheet (10%)|Trip Adviser Powerpoint (20%)|Online Quiz 1 (30%)|Online Quiz 2 (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Genki 1 Textbook: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese [3rd Edition]

Genki 1 Workbook: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese [3rd Edition] 

Used for HMJ101 and HMJ102

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