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Undergraduate TAS-HMJ101-2022

Introduction to Japanese 1A

Enrolments for this year have closed. Keep exploring subjects.

Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

  • HECS-HELP
  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

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Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.

QS RANKING 2022

18

Times Higher Education Ranking 2022

23

  • 2022

Subject details

What you'll learn

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Construct subjects of meaning making use of the basic elements of the Japanese language, particularly syllabary, vocabulary, and sentence structure
  2. Interpret and summarise meaning of basic written and spoken Japanese
  3. Integrate cultural and linguistic consideration into written and verbal communication
Topics covered
    • Approach to Japanese language studies Simple greetings
    • The Japanese sound system and Hiragana
    • Self-introduction and simple dialogues
    • The Japanese writing system
    • Hiragana – Reading and Writing (typing)
    • Katakana
    • Numbers (1-10) – Phone numbers
    • Numbers (11-100)
    • Asking/Telling time
    • Basic structure (A=B)
    • Asking personal information
    • Academic Subjects and Majors
    • Nationalities and Languages
    • Self- introduction
    • Demonstrative Pronouns and Adjectives
    • Days of the week
    • Particles
    • Asking questions: Interrogatives
    • Likes and Dislikes
    • Things you do: Verbs
    • Frequency Words
    • Things you do: Verbs
    • Time expressions
    • Particles
    • Making Suggestions
    • Future and Past
    • Commuting
    • Adjectives
    • Kanji(1)
    • Adjectives
    • Kanji(2)
Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • TAS-XBR115-Introduction to Japanese (No longer available)

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

This is an introductory subject for students with little or no prior knowledge of Japanese. This subject has an emphasis on the interactive use of the Japanese language. It develops competence in basic spoken and written Japanese. The subject 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 subject is the acquisition of communication skills in Japanese, the subject also provides the basic knowledge of cross-cultural communication by exploring the linguistic and cultural differences between English and Japanese.

Assessments

  • Online Quiz 1 (30%)
  • Online Quiz 2 (40%)
  • Cheat Sheet (10%)
  • Trip Advisor Powerpoint (20%)
Textbooks

Current study term: 20 Feb 22 to 29 May 22

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

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