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Undergraduate TAS-HMJ102-2023

Introduction to Japanese 1B

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Start dates

  • 10 Jul 2023
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Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:

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

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:

one of

  • TAS-HMJ101-Introduction to Japanese 1A
  • TAS-XBR115-Introduction to Japanese (No longer available)

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)

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

Develops competence in basic spoken and written Japanese. This subject builds on the work you learned in HMJ101. This subject, 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 subject HMJ204 will further build on these skills.

Assessments

  • Mid-Semester Test (15%)
  • Final Oral Test (15%)
  • Final Exam (35%)
  • Continuous Assessments (35%)
Textbooks

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