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Japanese

These studies are provided by academic units within Monash University's Faculty of Arts.

General summary

Attendance at weekly classes is compulsory.

 

Term one commences in early February and finishes in late May. Term two commences in mid June and finishes in early October so as not to interfere with VCE examinations.

 

 

 

 

Subjects
  • JPL1050 Japanese 5 (semester 1)
  • JPL1060 Japanese 6 (semester 2)

See: Subject outlines for Japanese
Unit coordinator Naomi Kurata School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics
Telephone: (03) 9905 2196
Fax: (03) 9905 5437
Email: Japanese.Enhancement@arts.monash.edu.au
Background of students

Preparatory study: Japanese – second language. This subject is not available to native or near-native speakers of Japanese, Please note, this will include some students who qualify for Japanese as a second language units in VCE. All students will undertake placement testing, and those who already have competence above the level of these units will be excluded. Students with advanced competence in the language may be eligible for the Enhancement unit 'Japanese for Background Speakers.'

  • Completion of units 3 and 4 in Year 11 (recommended)
    • OR
  • Concurrent enrolment in units 3 and 4 in Year 12 (this option is only suitable for students with strong language competency)

All applicants will be individually assessed to ensure they are appropriately placed in this course.

 

All Students will be asked to answer the below questions and attach them to the application form.

For prospective students of Japanese units (JPL1050/1060, 1550/1560)

Can you fill out the following?

1.     Language(s) that you use at home: _________________________________

2.     Educational experiences:

 

Year

(eg Year 1-6)

Place   

(eg Japan)

The language(s) of curricula

(eg Japanese, English)

Primary school

 

 

 

 

Secondary school

 

 

 

 

Other institutions

(eg Saturday school of Japanese)

 

 

 

Exchange program

 

(in which year and how long?)

 

 

 

For prospective students of Japanese units (JPL1050/1060, 1550/1560)

Can you fill out the following?

1.     Language(s) that you use at home: _________________________________

2.     Educational experiences:

 

 
Study mode option
  • Enhancement centre
Location of classes Enhancement centre
  • Monash University, Caulfield campus
Class requirements

Classes run for about three hours per week (normally on Tuesday from 4.30 to 7.30 pm).
Credit arrangements

Students who successfully complete JPL1050 and JPL1060 and subsequently gain a place in a Monash University degree that allows a Japanese sequence will have the following options:

  • Option 1: Receiving credit
    Students may elect to receive credit for their successful completion of Japanese 5 and Japanese 6 and then enrol in Japanese 7 and 8 as second-year units, followed by Japanese 9 and 10 as third-year units.
  • Option 2: No credit but advanced placement
    Students who wish to maximise the amount of Japanese they can take in their degree may use their Enhancement units as a prerequisite to allow them to enrol in Japanese Japanese 7 and 8 at first year level, followed by Japanese 9 and 10 in their second year, and Japanese 11 and 12 in their third year.
Other degrees

See also:

Subject outlines

JPL1050 Japanese 5

This is the first part of an intermediate sequence which covers both spoken language and contemporary written language. Language acquisition through active interaction in and out of the classroom is encouraged.

Assessment

Written tests: 40%
Aural/oral tests: 20%
Quizzes and assignments: 40%

Prescribed textbook

J-Bridge to Intermediate Japanese by Satoru Koyama. Published by Bojinsha 2002. This textbook will be available in the Caulfield Campus Bookstore at the commencement of the course.

JPL1060 Japanese 6

This is the second part of an intermediate sequence which covers both spoken language and contemporary written language. Students will improve their reading, writing and oral skills through studying issues in Japanese society and culture.

Assessment

  • Written tests: 40%
  • Aural/oral tests: 20%
  • Quizzes and assignments: 40%

Prescribed textbook

J-Bridge to Intermediate Japanese by Satoru Koyama. Published by Bojinsha 2002. This textbook will be available in the Caulfield Campus Bookstore at the commencement of the course.