Ms Haruka Fukuda
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
JAPN3030 is for students in intermediate level who have completed JAPN2022 or high school Japanese studies. Students can take this course before, concurrently, or after the recommended companion course JAPN3010. Students who have completed JAPN31** coded and higher level courses are not eligible to enrol in this course.
The course builds on students' knowledge and ability to use fundamental structures in Japanese and assists them in increasing competencies in using Japanese for functional communication. It covers the language needed to describe experiences and events and future plans and to give reasons and explanations. Students learned pragmatic skills and cultural knowledge associated with grammatical structures.
Course requirements
Assumed background
This course is for students who have completed JAPN2022 or high school Japanese studies or equivalent. Students new to Japanese at UQ must complete a Japanese Language Questionnaire through our online Language Course Placement Advisor: https://courseplacements.languages-cultures.uq.edu.au/.
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 this course if they have been placed here via the online Language Course Placement Advisor. Please also note that on the basis of such knowledge or abilities, enrolment in a different course may be recommended. If a student enrols in a course for which they hold incompatible qualifications, they may be advised to cancel their enrolment. Any misrepresentation in the placement process may be raised as a misconduct matter.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
Year 12 Japanese, or JAPN2022 or equivalent.
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
JAPN1020, JAPN3002
Course staff
Course coordinator
Lecturer
Ms Haruka Fukuda
Dr Penny Bailey
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
We encourage regular in-person attendance throughout the semester. You can only enrol in the course if you can attend the class on the St Lucia campus. No class will be recorded for later viewing. Class participation is the key to success in this course. If you are unable to attend classes due to a time clash etc., we do not recommend taking this course.ﾠ
This course follows the University of Queensland semester-based calendar for all students. If you are a cross-institutional student, please check the UQ exam period dates, which might not coincide with those at your home university.
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 course seeks to build upon students’ foundation in Japanese, enabling them to further their language skills to advance to the intermediate and higher levels. The course helps students prepare for ‘real-life’ language use in situations.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Read and comprehend level-appropriate texts in Japanese from a variety of contexts.
LO2.
Engage in oral/written communication in Japanese in various social contexts, in linguistically and culturally appropriate ways.
LO3.
Demonstrate an understanding of the Japanese language through analysis of words, phrases, and clauses from authentic Japanese samples.
LO4.
Orally or in written language, describe experiences, events, dreams, and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
LO5.
Become acquainted with Japanese culture and social behaviors and demonstrate integrity and engagement through respect for target culture and its people.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participation/ Student contribution, Quiz |
Course placement
|
Hurdle |
28/02/2025 5:00 pm
To be completed online any time before/during Week 1. |
| Participation/ Student contribution |
Worksheets
|
20% |
Chapter 1 Worksheet 13/03/2025 1:00 pm Chapter 2 Worksheet 27/03/2025 1:00 pm Chapter 3 Worksheet 10/04/2025 1:00 pm Chapter 4 Worksheet 22/05/2025 1:00 pm
Chapter 5 Worksheet will be distributed but is not required for submission. |
| Presentation |
Oral presentation
|
20% |
17/04/2025
Sign up for a timeslot. Orals will be conducted in-person in the Thursday tutorial in Week 8. |
| Examination |
In-semester writing exam
|
20% |
15/05/2025
This assesment will be held in Week 11, during your regular Thursday class time. |
| Examination |
Final exam
|
40% |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025 |
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
Course placement
- Hurdle
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Oral, Written
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution, Quiz
- Weight
- Hurdle
- Due date
28/02/2025 5:00 pm
To be completed online any time before/during Week 1.
Task description
All students who have not completed JAPN2022 at UQ are required to demonstrate that they have been correctly placed in JAPN3030. The link for the placement questionnaire is here
Students who have completed the prerequisite course JAPN2022 are not required to retake the questionnaire.
Use of AI / MT in this assessment
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
Placement via this placement questionnaire is a hurdle requirement. Failure to complete this hurdle requirement will result in a maximum grade of 3 for the course. No assessment items will be marked until this is completed.Submission guidelines
Completed online: https://courseplacements.languages-cultures.uq.edu.au/
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Students who are note able to meet the due date due to late enrolment, must contact the Course Coordinator as soon as possible to ensure they comply with this requirement.
Worksheets
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
Chapter 1 Worksheet 13/03/2025 1:00 pm
Chapter 2 Worksheet 27/03/2025 1:00 pm
Chapter 3 Worksheet 10/04/2025 1:00 pm
Chapter 4 Worksheet 22/05/2025 1:00 pm
Chapter 5 Worksheet will be distributed but is not required for submission.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
The worksheets are designed to support students’ ongoing and active learning. Each worksheet includes a variety of question types and is integrated into class activities. During class, we may review the questions together, provide model answers, and offer spontaneous feedback. Completing these worksheets is an essential component of the class activities.
Throughout the semester, there will be five worksheets in total; however, only four (Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4) are required for submission. Worksheets will be distributed as hard copies during class. Students are expected to work on the worksheets as part of the class activities and then take them home to review, revise, and complete by the specified due dates. Additionally, the worksheets will be available on Blackboard in the assessment folder, allowing students to download and complete them independently if needed.
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
Submit on Blackboard. Students must handwrite their answers on the worksheets in Japanese, using pens, pencils, and erasers as needed. Once completed, the required pages should be scanned in portrait orientation (e.g., using a scanner or a mobile scanner app) and saved as a PDF file. The scanned document must then be uploaded to the designated link in the “Worksheets” folder within the Assessment section of Blackboard. Please note that worksheets must be handwritten. Typed submissions will not meet the guidelines and will not be accepted. Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
No extensions are allowed for this series of tasks as students are given a seven-day period to complete them. All worksheets are available on Blackboard at least two weeks before the due date. Timely completion of these worksheets is essential to support the sequence of content covered in class.
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.
Oral presentation
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
17/04/2025
Sign up for a timeslot. Orals will be conducted in-person in the Thursday tutorial in Week 8.
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Students will present a conversational dialogue for 3 minutes in Japanese on a given topic. At the onset of the presentation, students will be given a card that shows conversational settings to perform and information to include in their presentation. An examiner will play a partner role in the dialogue. Students will be given 2 minutes of perusal time. The presentation should include, but not be limited to, a set of the language covered in Chapters 1, 2 and 3, which is suitable for use in the presentation to demonstrate their understanding of course content and as well as their capacity to use the language creatively. Students should use the language structures previously learned, if they fit their dialogues. After the dialogue presentation, the examiner will ask some questions in Japanese relating to the presentation for approximately 1-2 minutes. Therefore, this assessment will be approximately 7 minutes in total per student.
Important Notes
The presentation should not be read from a script—it should be presented at a natural speed, spoken in a way that conveys meaning. This is a closed-book assessment item. No reference material is allowed. Your work must be authentic; that is, receiving help from others is prohibited. This includes using translation software or AI chatbots.
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 may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
The maximum extension length (14 calendar days) ensures that assessors can provide timely feedback, supporting the progressive, sequential, and cumulative nature of language learning that underpins this course.
In-semester writing exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
15/05/2025
This assesment will be held in Week 11, during your regular Thursday class time.
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Students will write a composition on a specific topic from Chapters 1–4, which will be assigned to them. This assessment provides an opportunity to demonstrate the application of techniques studied in class. To prepare, students are encouraged to review their worksheets, reflect on feedback, and practice using the language structures and vocabulary introduced. The composition will be assessed based on criteria such as organization, grammar and vocabulary range, orthography, forms, writing styles, and overall coherence.
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 - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Submit answer sheet at the end of the exam in class.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Final exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
This exam is designed to evaluate the grammatical knowledge gained throughout the course. It assesses students’ ability to apply and demonstrate their understanding of the key structures introduced in Chapters 1–5. The exam will cover all materials used in the course, including the textbook, class slides, worksheets, and context sentence writing activities.
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 | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
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: A student awarded this grade has not completed the required assessment items. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student fails to demonstrate basic understanding of the grammar and vocabulary covered in the course. The student has failed to develop the required proficiency level in the four skill areas (listening, reading, writing and speaking) to meet the course objectives. The student struggles to communicate in basic Japanese. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: The student demonstrates little to no understanding of the grammar and vocabulary covered in the course and fails to produce comprehensible sentences in basic Japanese, with no progress beyond minimal vocabulary and aural/oral skills. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student is able to communicate in basic Japanese despite limited use of communication strategies. The student's use of vocabulary is limited and errors in grammatical structures and pronunciation will occasionally affect meaning. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student attempts to use a range of vocabulary and grammatical structures in basic Japanese. The student's use of vocabulary is adequate. Fluency and accuracy are subject to fluctuation; while errors occur, they do not, on the whole, affect meaning. The student occasionally uses communication strategies effectively. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student produces comprehensible sentences with fluctuating consistency and generally responds fluently, appropriately and confidently. In speech and writing the student uses a wide range of vocabulary and grammatical structures with consistent accuracy.ﾠUnderstanding of spoken and written basic Japanese is very good. The student uses communication strategies effectively. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student uses a wide range of communication strategies effectively. Understanding of spoken and written basic Japanese is excellent. The student produces comprehensible sentences consistently and responds fluently, appropriately and confidently. In speech and writing, the student uses a wide range of vocabulary and grammatical structures with consistent levels of accuracy 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.
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
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
JAPN3030 covers chapter 1-5 of the required textbook.
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 |
In-class work Every class hour introduces new materials and builds on the material from the previous ones. Regular preparation, attendance, and active participation are key to successful learning and progress in the course. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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.