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 | 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 | Intermediate |
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
- 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
2027 fee information will be available in August.
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. |
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| Recommended | See the MyLO site for unit resources and readings. |
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