Dr Natsuko Akagawa
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Languages & Cultures School
In this course, students will learn how to express hopes, wishes, gratitude, and respect appropriately, as well as how to describe hypothetical situations, regrets, and failures. The course will enhance students' communicative skills across the four macro skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) and develop their linguistic, cultural, and critical thinking competencies at the intermediate level.
JAPN3010 is for students in intermediate level, who have completed JAPN2022 or high school Japanese studies. Students who have completed JAPN31** coded and higher level courses are not eligible to enrol in this course.
Introduction to grammar and script follows the content of the GENKI Book II (3rd Edition) and GENKI Workbook II (3rd Edition). Students will develop their use of the four macro skills through participation in a variety of activities during class time and through out-of-class activities. Students will acquire knowledge and culturally adequate attitude to communicate effectively through various forms and expressions in Japanese and develop cultural awareness and sensitivity through deeper understanding of social and cultural aspects of Japanese society reflected and embedded in the language. Students will also build resilience and the ability to learn through self-reflection, interaction with peers and teachers. Full attendance and active participation in classes are encouraged.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Students must complete a Japanese Language Questionnaire through our online Language Course Placement Advisor: https://courseplacements.languages-cultures.uq.edu.au/ when they enrol in the Program. Please use UQ credentials/email to fill in this form. If a student enrols in a course for which they hold 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.
Please be reminded that students placed/enrolled in JAPN3010 are not permitted to enrol in JAPN1011 or JAPN1012 or JAPN2021 or JAPN2022 or JAPN3101 or JAPN3500 or any JAPN31xx or JAPN32xx code courses at the same time. Students are also not permitted to backtrack to lower levels in Japanese language studies. Students are advised to check the prerequisites for each course carefully.
For students majoring in the Japanese Advanced Major or the Japanese Advanced Extended Major, JAPN3010 is required if it is their first Japanese language course at UQ. Please note that JAPN3030 and JAPN3040 do not count toward the Advanced Major. It is recommended that students refer to the pathway document.
For students enrolled in the Japanese Major, JAPN3010 is compulsory. They may take JAPN3030 before, concurrently with, or after completing JAPN3010, however, they are not permitted to take JAPN3030 concurrently with JAPN3101 as students enrolled in JAPN3101 are not eligible to take JAPN30xx courses.
Visit here for more information on pathways.
Extended Major Japanese Advanced
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
JAPN2022 or JAPN2023 or Year 12 Japanese or equivalent
Recommended companion or co-requisite courses
We recommend completing the following courses at the same time:
JAPN3030
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
JAPN2101
Course staff
Course coordinator
Lecturer
Dr Natsuko Akagawa
Dr Mayumi Parry
Dr Kaz Hagiwara
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
- to accurately and appropriately use a range of expressions, linguistic forms, characters, vocabularies and themes in Japanese.
- to acquire knowledge and culturally adequate attitude to communicate effectively through various forms and expressions in Japanese.
- to develop cultural awareness and sensitivity through deeper understanding of social and cultural aspects of Japanese society reflected and embedded in the language.
- to build resilience, confidence, and the ability to learn through self-reflection, interaction with peers and teachers in class.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
employ Japanese linguistic tools (a range of expressions, linguistic forms, characters, vocabularies, themes etc) acquired in class to engage in effective interaction.
LO2.
demonstrate, relate and value culturally sensitive approaches to interact with respect in Japanese by applying particular language forms and attitude.
LO3.
generate and formulate effective communication strategy by understanding self and others by comprehensively applying cultural knowledge acquired in class.
LO4.
expand the knowledge and resilience acquired in class to communicate effectively across cultures/in other contexts/develop intercultural communication skills.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participation/ Student contribution, Quiz |
Independent Task
|
10% |
Chapter 15 (Week 4) Fri 21/03/2025 3:00 pm Chapter 16 (Week 5) Fri 28/03/2025 3:00 pm Chapter 17 (Week 6) Fri 4/04/2025 3:00 pm Chapter 18 (Week 9) Thu 2/05/2025 3:00 pm Chapter 19 (Week 12) Fri 23/05/2025 3:00 pm |
| Quiz |
Listening and writing task
|
25% |
17/04/2025 5:00 pm
The task will be made available on Blackboard, at 9am on Wednesday, and will be due at 5pm on Thursday, WEEK 8. |
| Examination |
Writing and Reading exam
|
33% |
14/05/2025
WEEK 11 - Second session of the week |
| Presentation |
Oral Presentation
|
32% |
9/06/2025 - 13/06/2025
Students are able to sign-up to their preferred time slots during the designated days [TBA] of the exam period. The student's assigned timeslot will be considered the due date and time for this assessment. |
Assessment details
Independent Task
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution, Quiz
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
Chapter 15 (Week 4) Fri 21/03/2025 3:00 pm
Chapter 16 (Week 5) Fri 28/03/2025 3:00 pm
Chapter 17 (Week 6) Fri 4/04/2025 3:00 pm
Chapter 18 (Week 9) Thu 2/05/2025 3:00 pm
Chapter 19 (Week 12) Fri 23/05/2025 3:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01
Task description
This task aims to reflect students' ongoing independent study and demonstrate their ability to accurately understand the meanings of Japanese characters, vocabulary, and phrases covered in Chapters 15–19 of the prescribed textbook/workbook.
The online tasks will be available through Blackboard and will be made accessible five times during the semester. The schedule will be posted on Blackboard. Each task will contribute 2% to the final mark for the course. Students are allowed to consult the textbook, dictionaries, and their own notes. Only the first attempt will be submitted and assessed.
Sufficient time is provided to complete these tasks, and it is strongly recommended that students plan their workload to meet the deadlines and avoid leaving the completion of the tasks until the last moment.
Use of AI / MT in this assessment
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
The first task is due in Week 4, following the census date. The tasks are accessible five days prior to the due date. Completing these tasks promptly is crucial to maintain the sequence of content covered in class.
Listening and writing task
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
17/04/2025 5:00 pm
The task will be made available on Blackboard, at 9am on Wednesday, and will be due at 5pm on Thursday, WEEK 8.
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
The aim of this task is for students to demonstrate their listening comprehension skills and the accurate written production and use of Japanese characters appropriate for this level. Sufficient time is provided to complete this task, and it is strongly recommended that students plan their workload to meet the deadlines and avoid leaving the completion of the task until the last moment.
The task will be made available on Blackboard, at 9am on Wednesday, and will be due at 5pm on Thursday, WEEK 8. You will need to complete and submit the task within the given time frame.
Use of AI / MT in this assessment
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submission will be made through Blackboard by the due date indicated above.
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.
This task is available for completion over two days. This maximum extension length will allow for students' suitable progression with their sequence of learning and preparation for the following assessment submission.
Writing and Reading exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 33%
- Due date
14/05/2025
WEEK 11 - Second session of the week
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
The aim of this assessment is to evaluate students’ ability to accurately and appropriately identify and apply a range of expressions and linguistic forms, comprehend their meanings and specified readings, and use these in written form with the Japanese characters and vocabulary learned in this course.
The assessment consists of a series of short reading and writing tasks that test various reading and writing skills, as well as students' linguistic knowledge and accuracy of use. The tasks include sentence completion (e.g., matching, multiple-choice questions for appropriate grammar forms/structures), reading comprehension, and writing. It covers materials from Weeks 1–10 [Genki Book 2 (3rd Ed), Chapters 15–19].
Use of AI / MT in this assessment
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - specified written materials permitted |
| Materials | One A4 sheet of handwritten or typed notes, double sided, is permitted |
| Exam platform | Other |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
If a student chooses to use "a double-sided ONE A4 sheet of handwritten or typed notes," they should write their student number, full name (and preferred name, if applicable) on the sheet. Before the assessment begins, the invigilator will check the notes to ensure they comply with the guidelines. If the notes do not comply, a student will not be permitted to use them during the assessment. Notes that are not permitted will be collected immediately. Notes that are permitted will be collected after the assessment.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Oral Presentation
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 32%
- Due date
9/06/2025 - 13/06/2025
Students are able to sign-up to their preferred time slots during the designated days [TBA] of the exam period. The student's assigned timeslot will be considered the due date and time for this assessment.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
The aim of this assessment is to evaluate the mastery of content studied in this course and the ability to apply it in a real-life situation. Students will deliver a presentation on one of the themes covered in class. The topics will be provided in class and posted on Blackboard approximately three weeks before the presentation.
The task is designed for students to demonstrate their ability to interact in social settings by effectively applying what they have learned in this course. It also provides an opportunity to practise in a simulated real-life situation, engaging in information exchange and negotiation, including in formal settings.
This is an individual task, and the duration of the assessment will be approximately 8 minutes.
For the task, students are required to deliver a formal presentation (3-4 minutes) in Japanese to examiners, who will role-play as guests, clients, or other relevant participants. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.
Students are required to:
- Choose one of the topics provided.
- Collect relevant information from the internet, books, newspapers, journals, magazines, etc. Students may use any UQ referencing style, provided it is applied consistently.
- Create presentation materials using PowerPoint.
- Submit their presentation materials via Blackboard
Use of AI / MT in this assessment
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Students will submit their presentation material through Blackboard before or after their presentation.
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.
This is an end of semester assessment during the exam period. Approved extensions will be rescheduled based on assessors' availability.
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: Fails to demonstrate most or all of the basic requirements of the course. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates clear deficiencies in understanding and applying fundamental concepts; communicates information or ideas in ways that are frequently incomplete or confusing and give little attention to the conventions of the discipline. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Demonstrates superficial or partial or faulty understanding of the fundamental concepts of the field of study and limited ability to apply these concepts; presents undeveloped or inappropriate or unsupported arguments; communicates information or ideas with lack of clarity and inconsistent adherence to the conventions of the discipline. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates adequate understanding and application of the fundamental concepts of the field of study; develops routine arguments or decisions and provides acceptable justification; communicates information and ideas adequately in terms of the conventions of the discipline. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates sound understanding of fundamental concepts of the field of study; evidence of ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; develops or adapts convincing arguments and provides coherent justification; communicates information and ideas clearly and fluently in terms of the conventions of the discipline. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates very good understanding off fundamental concepts of the field of study; frequent evidence of originality in defining and analysing issues or problems and in creating solutions; uses a level, style and means of communication appropriate to the discipline and the audience. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates excellent understanding of ﾠfundamental concepts of the field of study; consistent evidence of substantial originality and insight in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem solving approaches; critically evaluates problems, their solutions and implications. |
Additional course grading information
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
The above descriptors are generic in nature. Since knowledge and the various language skills develop at different rates depending on the individual, students may exhibit behaviours from two or more grade levels in different skills and knowledge areas. The final grade will be determined on the basis of the total marks awarded for the various assessment tasks.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
While we encourage students to use opportunities to practise Japanese with native speakers or fellow students/friends/family members, students are not permitted to receive help from any other person (native speaker/friends/family members or another student) to complete assessment tasks.
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
Find the required and recommended resources for this course 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 |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Tutorial |
Writing Students will model their own writing on types of Japanese text introduced in the course. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Tutorial |
Reading Students will be involved in various reading tasks using material in the textbook workbook and other in-class activities. Activities foster reading skills and strategies. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
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Tutorial |
Speaking and Listening Students will interact during class for various purposes and using various styles of Japanese in addition to using the audio resources to understand the structure of Japanese conversations. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
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Tutorial |
Form Focus Students will focus on structural aspects of the language and writing system at sentence and text levels and develop their formal knowledge of the structure of Japanese. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Additional learning activity information
This course will cover from Chapters 15 to 19 of An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese (Genki Book 2, 3rd Edition) [Prescribed textbook and workbook]
Attendance and active involvement in class activities are essential for this course. As an independent learner, you are encouraged to preview the relevant sections of the textbook before class and review your notes afterwards. Having study buddies is also an effective and enjoyable way to enhance your study skills. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to approach your teacher for advice.
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.