Placement test may be required to determine proficiency level.
Introduction
Building on from HMJ204, the unit further develops basic grammatical knowledge and oral/aural skills. Students will learn to converse in Japanese on a series of everyday life topics including: transport, health, life and careers, communication and the media. Upon completion of this unit, students will have learnt most of the basic grammatical structures. Attention is also given to the reading and writing of Japanese. Students will learn 80 new kanji and will have learnt approximately 320 kanji by the end of this unit. Students' general proficiency in Japanese should reach the equivalent of JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) Level N4.
Summary
| Unit name | Japanese 2B |
| Unit code | HMJ205 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Languages |
| Coordinator | Ms Yumiha Fukao |
| 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
- Develop a basic understanding of the essential grammatical structures in Japanese.
- Write 320+ kanji and recognise an additional 50 kanji.
- Identify basic vocabulary and expressions related to everyday life topics including transportation, health, life and careers, mass media and natural environments
- Conduct basic conversations in Japanese on a range of topics
- Produce a short composition in Japanese on a range of topics.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
HMJ204Teaching
| 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 |
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| Assessment | Language journal (5%)|Oral Exam (15%)|Language tests (20%)|Writing 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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