Japanese Language 2A
UndergraduateUNE-JAPN2012025
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 24 Feb 2025
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Japanese Language 2A
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- demonstrate early intermediate level listening and speaking skills in Japanese (comprehension, pronunciation, intonation and fluency) on topics relating to searching for a job, a special celebration day, travel and hearsay;
- demonstrate early intermediate skills in reading and writing Japanese (consolidating approximately 150-200 previously studied elementary kanji, learning an additional approximately 130 new kanji) on topics relating to searching for a job, a special celebration day, travel and hearsay; and
- apply knowledge of fundamental aspects of Japanese socio-linguistics and socio-culture relevant to inter-cultural communication at an early intermediate level.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
There are many benefits to learning another language. Improve your memory, keep your mind agile and increase your ability to communicate with more people globally, whether for business or leisure. This subject is for students who have completed HSC-level Japanese (or have equivalent proficiency). The subject aims to develop your early intermediate-level communicative competence in Japanese. You will enhance your early intermediate listening and speaking skills in Japanese and your early intermediate skills in reading and writing Japanese. You will consolidate your knowledge of approximately 150-200 previously studied elementary kanji, and learn an additional 130 new kanji (approximately). In this subject you will gain an awareness of some aspects of Japanese society and culture relevant to intercultural communication at early intermediate level and you will create language learning strategies that you can employ as you progress.
Assessment 1 Aural/oral and written assessment: 1800 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3;
Assessment 2 Aural/oral and written assessment: 1800 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3;
Assessment 3 Four Online Quizzes, Written and Aural assessment: 900 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3;
Assessment 4 Weekly Forum participation: 800 words (equivalent). Students will be required to complete EITHER 70% or more of responses to weekly forums and/or attend and participate in 70% of weekly tutorials throughout the semester. It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass the subject. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3.- Aural/oral and written assessment (30%)
- Aural/oral and written assessment (35%)
- Four online quizzes worth 5% each. (20%)
- Students will be required to complete EITHER 70% or more of responses to weekly forums and/or attend and participate in 70% of weekly tutorials throughout the semester. It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass the unit. (15%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- UNE-MDL-DIP-2025 - Diploma in Modern Languages
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:
Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).
Others
Candidature in the Diploma in Modern Languages.
To enrol in this subject you will need to pass the Prerequisite/s. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not pass the prerequisite subject/s.
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateUNE-MDL-DIP