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Introduction to Japanese 1A unit (HMJ101)

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

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

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

2027 fee information will be available in August.

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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