Introduction to Japanese 1B unit (HMJ102)

Hobart, Online

Introduction

Develops competence in basic spoken and written Japanese. This unit builds on the work you learned in HMJ101. This unit, the second half of introductory Japanese, develops competence in basic spoken and written skills with an emphasis on the interactive use of the language. The follow-up unit HMJ204 will further build on these skills.

Summary

Unit name	Introduction to Japanese 1B
Unit code	HMJ102
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

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

* 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

• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic elements of Japanese grammar - particularly word order and sentence structure.
• Acquire four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and be able to conduct simple conversation concerning various topics.
• Read and write 80 kanji, to read (recognise) 80 kanji components.
• Demonstrate a good sense of cross-cultural communication by exploring the linguistic, historical, and cultural differences between your native language and Japanese.

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

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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

HMJ101 OR XBR115

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On campus enrolment Weekly recorded lecture (1 hour) Weekly tutorials (4 hours) Off campus enrolment Weekly recorded lecture (1 hour) Weekly learning via online modules (4 hours) - students are welcome to attend 'on campus' workshops via zoom.
Assessment	Final Oral Test (15%)|Mid-Semester Test (15%)|Continuous Assessments (35%)|End of semester test (35%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Genki: an integrated course in elementary Japanese third edition - text book Genki: an integrated course in elementary Japanese third edition - work book

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