Associate Professor David Chapman
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Languages & Cultures School
JAPN2021 is a foundational course. It consolidates and extends students' knowledge and abilities to use the structure and vocabulary acquired in JAPN1011 and JAPN1012. Students may take JAPN2021 only, or they may take JAPN2022 in the same semester (if offered). Students who have completed any JAPN3*** coded courses are not eligible to enrol in this course.
JAPN2021 focuses on developing students' vocabulary, oral production, culturally appropriate language and spontaneous conversation related to several themes such as vacation plans, cultural events and health. Students continue to develop cultural understanding through engaging with a foreign language, and hone effective language study strategies for lifelong learning.
The course includes all 4 macro skills but tﾠhe course is designed to focus on comprehension in the skills of speaking and listening.
ﾠLearning resources include textbooks, workbooks, on-line audio materials and interactive multimedia software.
JAPN2021 can be taken either together with or separately from JAPN2022 (if offered).
Course requirements
Assumed background
Enrolments in JAPN2021 may be approved on the basis of knowledge or abilities which prospective students have gained other than byﾠcompleting JAPN1011 and JAPN1012 at the University of Queensland, for example, through studying elsewhere or residence in Japan. Please also note that enrolments may be refused on the basis of such knowledge or abilitiesﾠand that enrolment in a different course may be recommended. A student's enrolment in JAPN2021 for which s/he holds incompatible qualifications may be cancelled.
The formal prerequisites for JAPN2021 are noted above. Students who do not fulfil those prerequisites, but who have an equivalent knowledge of Japanese (e.g. from equivalent formal prerequisites gained interstate or overseas, or from residence in a Japanese-speaking country) are permitted to enrol in JAPN2021, but they must consult the course coordinator beforehand. Please also note that enrolment may be refused on the basis of such knowledge or abilities, and enrolment in a different course may be recommended. If a student enrols in a course for which theyﾠhold incompatible qualifications, they may be advised to cancel their enrolment, and continued enrolment may result in a forfeiture of credit for this course. Any misrepresentation on the placement interview may be raised as a misconduct matter.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
JAPN1012
Recommended companion or co-requisite courses
We recommend completing the following courses at the same time:
JAPN2022
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
JAPN2010, JAPN2013, JAPN2023
Course staff
Course coordinator
Lecturer
Associate Professor David Chapman
Mr Yuji Sato
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Public holidays:
Alternative arrangements for affected students will be announced through the Blackboard site.
Class allocation:
In order to optimise the student experience, it may be necessary to reallocate students to a different class from their first choice. Before this happens, every effort will be made to enable students to voluntarily change into an alternative class that is suitable.
Please note: Teaching staff do not have access to the timetabling system to help with class allocation. Therefore, should you need help with your timetable and/or allocation of classes, please ensure you email hass.mytimetable@uq.edu.au from your UQ student email account with the following details:
- Full name,
- Student ID, and
- the Course Code
Additional information and support can be found here.
Aims and outcomes
The aims ofﾠthis course are the following:
- To further develop independent and lifelong learning skills.
- To improve Japanese speaking skills through knowledge and practical use of grammar, vocabulary and cultural contexts that enable communication of ideas, meaning and feelings.
- To improve Japanese listening and comprehension skills through knowledge and practical use of grammar, vocabulary and cultural contexts that enable communication of ideas, meaning and feelings.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Comprehend level-appropriate spoken Japanese.
LO2.
Communicate in spoken Japanese on course-related topics, using appropriate patterns, vocabulary, script, and culturally appropriate expressions.
LO3.
Use patterns, grammar, and vocabulary taught in the course to communicate on new topics and ideas.
LO4.
Develop strategies for managing comprehension and communication challenges.
LO5.
Develop a range of independent strategies to support ongoing Japanese language learning.
LO6.
Collaborate with a partner or group to produce spoken work in Japanese.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participation/ Student contribution, Portfolio |
Oral Practice Log
|
10% |
31/10/2025 5:00 pm
Friday, WEEK 13 |
| Quiz |
Weekly Online Listening Comprehension Tasks
|
20% |
WEEK 2 - 4/08/2025 - 5/08/2025 WEEK 3 - 11/08/2025 - 12/08/2025 WEEK 4 - 18/08/2025 - 19/08/2025 WEEK 5 - 25/08/2025 - 26/08/2025 WEEK 7 - 8/09/2025 - 9/09/2025 WEEK 8 - 15/09/2025 - 16/09/2025 WEEK 9 - 22/09/2025 - 23/09/2025 WEEK 10 - 7/10/2025 - 10/10/2025 WEEK 11 - 13/10/2025 - 14/10/2025 WEEK 12 - 20/10/2025 - 21/10/2025 WEEK 13 - 27/10/2025 - 28/10/2025 |
| Role play/ Simulation |
Oral Task 1
|
30% |
1/09/2025 - 5/09/2025
WEEK 6 |
| Role play/ Simulation |
Oral Task 2
|
40% |
27/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Oral Practice Log
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- Online
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution, Portfolio
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
31/10/2025 5:00 pm
Friday, WEEK 13
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
To demonstrate your active participation and engagement in this course, you will contribute weekly to your individual Padlet, which will be linked on our Blackboard site. Each week, from WEEK 2 to WEEK 12 you are expected to post a short audio or video recording responding to the weekly prompt. You can:
- Record yourself speaking alone (a monologue)
- OR record a short dialogue with a partner
- OR record a short dialogue with an AI partner
You can do this in class or outside class—but you must upload each recording weekly to the your Padlet.
In WEEK 13, you will:
- Choose your best 3 recordings
- Write a short self-reflection (200–250 words in English)
- Submit these as your final assessment (checked for completion)
The reflection should include:
- What speaking challenges did you face?
- How did your speaking improve over time?
- Which grammar/vocabulary are you now more confident using?
- What would you still like to improve?
Please note that while weekly engagement is expected, your Padlet will be assessed holistically at the end of the semester using the marking rubric available on Blackboard.
Your individual Padlet will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Consistent weekly engagement, as shown by time-stamped posts throughout the semester.
- Responsiveness to prompts, teacher feedback, or classmate contributions.
- Final reflection: timely submission of a well-structured, cohesive English-language reflection (200–250 words).
Reminders:
- Do not wait until the end to record everything! These are weekly tasks to help your Japanese grow gradually.
- You are not graded on accuracy—just for completion and effort.
- Use what we learn in class and keep it simple. Mistakes are okay!
AI and MT Statement
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance. A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
Students must pass every assessment item to receive an overall passing grade.Submission guidelines
Access and submission of Individual Padlet URL is conducted via Blackboard link. Students are responsible for sharing their individual Padlet URL with their teacher via Blackboard as soon as possible after the start of teaching semester in order to facilitate interaction with weekly submissions throughout the semester.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Submission of Final Reflection may only be extended by a maximum of 7 calendar days as this is a formative assessment task designed for students to engage with on a regular basis, throughout the semester.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Weekly Online Listening Comprehension Tasks
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
WEEK 2 - 4/08/2025 - 5/08/2025
WEEK 3 - 11/08/2025 - 12/08/2025
WEEK 4 - 18/08/2025 - 19/08/2025
WEEK 5 - 25/08/2025 - 26/08/2025
WEEK 7 - 8/09/2025 - 9/09/2025
WEEK 8 - 15/09/2025 - 16/09/2025
WEEK 9 - 22/09/2025 - 23/09/2025
WEEK 10 - 7/10/2025 - 10/10/2025
WEEK 11 - 13/10/2025 - 14/10/2025
WEEK 12 - 20/10/2025 - 21/10/2025
WEEK 13 - 27/10/2025 - 28/10/2025
- Other conditions
- Secure.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
The online listening comprehension tasks are based on the content covered in class and in the textbook. The tasks will be completed each week in the Workshop session. This is a sequence assessment with a total of 10 tasks. The best 7 results will be counted for a total mark out of 20%.
THIS IS NOT AN OPEN BOOK TASK.
Computer or tablet required for assessment to be completed.
AI and MT Statement
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
A minimum of seven of the ten tasks must be completed. Students must pass every assessment item to receive an overall passing grade.Submission guidelines
These tasks will be completed in class each week for 10 weeks.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
To meet the requirements for this task, students must complete at least 7 out of 10 entries, allowing for up to 3 missed submissions.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Oral Task 1
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
1/09/2025 - 5/09/2025
WEEK 6
- Other conditions
- Student specific, Time limited, Secure.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
The oral task will cover Lessons 8 and 9 inclusive. However, previous study of Japanese in JAPN1011 and JAPN1012 or equivalent will also be necessary to complete the task successfully. The task will involve pair work and there will be a set exercise to be performed based on activities conducted during class and set for homework
Students will be allocated a timeslot and a parter. The oral task will be conducted during Workshops and Tutorials in the week of the task. The duration of the task is 15 minutes.
THIS IS NOT AN OPEN BOOK TASK.
AI and MT Statement
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
Students must pass every assessment item to receive an overall passing grade.Submission guidelines
In person task
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Extensions longer than 7 days would disrupt learning for the student and also the partner student involved in this task. Maximum extension length allows assessors to give timely feedback before subsequent tasks are due.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Oral Task 2
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
27/10/2025 - 31/10/2025
- Other conditions
- Student specific, Secure.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
The oral task will cover Lessons 10, 11 and 12 inclusive. However, previous study of Japanese in JAPN1011 and JAPN1012 or equivalent and lessons 8 and 9 in this course will also be necessary to complete the task successfully.
The task will involve pair work and there will be a set exercise to be performed based on activities conducted during class and set for homework.
Students will be allocated a timeslot and a parter. The oral task will be conducted during Workshops and Tutorials in the week of the task. The duration of the task is 15 minutes.
THIS IS NOT AN OPEN BOOK TASK.
AI and MT Statement
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
Students must pass every assessment item to receive an overall passing grade.Submission guidelines
In person task
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Approved extensions will be rescheduled based on assessors' availability.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student never uses communication strategies and barely attempts to communicate. The student is unable to form sentences in written Japanese. S/he is generally unintelligible. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student does not use communication strategies and demonstrates little or no understanding of written Japanese. Written Japanese is extremely limited in range of structures and vocabulary, with frequent errors in form and use of scripts. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: The student hardly uses communication strategies and demonstrates a limited understanding of written Japanese. There are frequent errors in writing in both the form and use of scripts. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student does not use communication strategies effectively. Comprehension of written Japanese is generally passable but details may be missed or misunderstood. The student tends to use formulaic expressions rather than original expressions, and uses a narrow range of vocabulary. Errors of characters occasionally affect the intended meaning. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student sometimes uses effective communication strategies and understands most written Japanese when vocabulary, expressions, characters and structures which are introduced in the course are used. The student attempts to use a range of vocabulary, expressions and sentence structures, with occasional attempts at creativity. While errors occur, they do not on the whole affect the intended meaning. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student often uses effective communication strategies and understands written Japanese well. In writing the student uses a range of vocabulary and structures although accuracy of use fluctuates. Creative use of language may often be attempted. The student uses characters with a high degree of accuracy. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student effectively uses communication strategies and is always able to understand written Japanese. In writing the student uses a wide range of vocabulary, expressions characters and language structures with accuracy and appropriateness, and attempts to use language creatively. |
Additional course grading information
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
Students must pass every assessment item to receive an overall passing grade. X = no work submitted
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (28 Jul - 03 Aug) |
Tutorial |
Workshop & Tutorial Introduction: Course explanation, expectations and delivery. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 2 (04 Aug - 10 Aug) |
Tutorial |
Workshop & Tutorial In Class: Lesson 8(1) Online Task 1 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 3 (11 Aug - 17 Aug) |
Tutorial |
Workshop & Tutorial In Class: Lesson 8(2) Online Task 2 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 4 (18 Aug - 24 Aug) |
Tutorial |
Workshop & Tutorial In Class: Lesson 9(1) Online Task 3 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 5 (25 Aug - 31 Aug) |
Tutorial |
Workshop & Tutorial In Class: Lesson 9(2) Online Task 4 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 6 (01 Sep - 07 Sep) |
Tutorial |
Oral Task 1 In Class: Lesson 10(1) Online Task 5 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 7 (08 Sep - 14 Sep) |
Tutorial |
Workshop & Tutorial Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 8 (15 Sep - 21 Sep) |
Tutorial |
Workshop & Tutorial In Class: Lesson 10(2) Online Task 6 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 9 (22 Sep - 28 Sep) |
Tutorial |
Workshop & Tutorial In Class: Lesson 11(1) Online Task 7 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Mid Sem break (29 Sep - 05 Oct) |
Tutorial |
Mid-Semester Break (Mid-semester Break) Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 10 (06 Oct - 12 Oct) |
Tutorial |
Workshop & Tutorial In Class: No CONTACT class due to Monday being a public holiday. Please revise Lesson 11(2). Online Task 8 will be opened to be completed online. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 11 (13 Oct - 19 Oct) |
Tutorial |
Workshop & Tutorial In Class: Lesson 12(1) Online Task 9 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 12 (20 Oct - 26 Oct) |
Tutorial |
Workshop & Tutorial In Class: Lesson 12(2); Online Task 10 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 13 (27 Oct - 02 Nov) |
Tutorial |
Oral Task 2 Oral Task 2 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
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- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
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