Ms Yukiko Rikitake
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
This is an advanced level course, and continues on from JAPN3020 and the other intermediate level courses.
JAPN3101 covers themes such as different written styles and expressions in particular context. It will extend students' knowledge and skills in Japanese languages in all four macro skills and develop linguistic and cultural competency, focussing on advanced grammar and written communication.
This is an advanced Japanese language course with an emphasis on mastering kanjiﾠfor daily useﾠand advanced grammar for written communication. JAPN3101 and JAPN3102 are one set, and the same textbook is used continuously.ﾠ
Course requirements
Assumed background
This course is for students completing a Japanese Major (single) and Advanced Japanese Major (single and extended). Students who have backgrounds other than the prerequisite courses at UQ must complete a Japanese Language Questionnaire through our online Language Course Placement Advisor: https://courseplacements.languages-cultures.uq.edu.au/. Placement in a course is not confirmed until this is done. If a student is enrolled in a course that is incompatible with their Japanese learning background and has not completed a Japanese Language Questionnaire, they may have their enrolment in a course cancelled. This is likely to involve forfeiture of credit and students will be liable for any fees for the course.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
JAPN3003, JAPN3020 or equivalent
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
JAPN2400
Course staff
Course coordinator
Lecturer
Ms Yukiko Rikitake
Mr Takeshi Onodera
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Students choose one 1-hour Tutorial and one 2-hour Tutorial group.
Classes (all tutorials) will not be recorded.
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 develop students' linguistic and cultural competency to the level where students are confident of comprehending written materials on contemporary Japanese society and of writing in the language for communicative purposes.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
recognise and apply kanji and related vocabulary used in daily life
LO2.
read relatively complex passages on a range of topics
LO3.
have familiarity with various written styles
LO4.
express ideas and observations about familiar topics in writing
LO5.
self-assess your writing in Japanese objectively
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz, Reflection |
Review Questions & Consultation
|
Pass/Fail |
28/02/2025 5:00 pm |
| Tutorial/ Problem Set |
Kanji Application
|
25% |
7/03/2025 3:00 pm 21/03/2025 3:00 pm 4/04/2025 3:00 pm 17/04/2025 3:00 pm 16/05/2025 3:00 pm
W2, 4, 6, 8, 11 at 3pm |
| Creative Production/ Exhibition |
Diary Part 1
|
16% |
28/03/2025 3:00 pm
W5 Friday |
| Creative Production/ Exhibition |
Diary Part 2
|
19% |
9/05/2025 3:00 pm
W10 Friday |
| Examination |
In-person paper written test
|
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
Review Questions & Consultation
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz, Reflection
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
28/02/2025 5:00 pm
Task description
Students are required to demonstrate their understanding of Japanese vocabulary by providing meanings and readings, constructing sentences using specific grammar points, translating sentences into English, and composing a short passage in Japanese on a given topic. All responses must be handwritten, without the use of any supporting materials, such as dictionaries.
All students must complete these Review Questions about the answers during the tutorial in W1. It is a hurdle requirement. If students are absent in W1, this task may be completed the following week. Assessment items will not be marked until the student completes this assessment task.
STATEMENT ON AI & MT
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.
Hurdle requirements
It is a hurdle requirement. If students were absent in W1, it will be conducted in the following week. Assessment items will not be marked until the student completes the Review Questions and Consultation.Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Students who are not 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.
Kanji Application
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Tutorial/ Problem Set
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
7/03/2025 3:00 pm
21/03/2025 3:00 pm
4/04/2025 3:00 pm
17/04/2025 3:00 pm
16/05/2025 3:00 pm
W2, 4, 6, 8, 11 at 3pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03
Task description
Task: Write five sentences in Japanese using ten different kanji from the Kanji List. (Please note that not all 熟語 in the online module appear in the Kanji List.)
- Each sentence must include two different kanji from the Kanji List.
- You must use the compounds and/or verbs that are listed in the section of 熟語・動詞 in the Kanji List.
- The length of one sentence must be longer than ten字.
- Underline the kanji you chose from the list.
- It must be handwritten.
- Must use the template (available at Blackboard).
Each assignment has an additional requirement:
- Assignment 1: Useです・ます体
- Assignment 2: Useだ・である体
- Assignment 3: Sentence ending must be 過去形
- Assignment 4: Sentence ending must be 否定形
- Assignment 5: Sentence ending must be 疑問形
Submission:
Submit the assignment as a PDF file at Blackboard (Assessment) by due the dates. Submission will be open at 9am Wednesday of the due week. The file should be named as: JAPN3101 Kanji 1 (or 2, 3, 4, 5)_Your name.
Due dates:
- Kanji Assignment 1: W2 Friday 3pm
- Kanji Assignment 2: W4 Friday 3pm
- Kanji Assignment 3: W6 Friday 3pm
- Kanji Assignment 4: W8 Thursday 3pm
- Kanji Assignment 5: W11 Friday 3pm
STATEMENT ON AI & MT
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance. A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Submission guidelines
Blackboard
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.
Only 7 days extensions are allowed as this is part of a fortnightly series of tasks which students need to complete in order to demonstrate consolidation of content. Correct answers are released every second week, and general feedback is provided and discussed 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.
Diary Part 1
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Creative Production/ Exhibition
- Weight
- 16%
- Due date
28/03/2025 3:00 pm
W5 Friday
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Keep a diary in Japanese and submit your diary through Blackboard by uploading your work. File should be labelled as “JAPN3101_Diary1_your name”. Use Template (available at Blackboard).
You must write five entries (five different dates). The length of each entry is 100 - 120 ji including punctuation.
Nominate three objectives (in English) you want to achieve through diary writing. Objectives should be concrete and realistic, and they should be related to linguistic aspects, topics, or writing style etc, but not about submission or mark (e.g., “Making no mistake” or “Submit every time” is not considered as an objective.). One objective must be 20-50 words (If shorter than 20 words, it will not be marked.
Diary must be handwritten horizontally (横書き). Each entry must present the writer’s experience, reflection and/or observation on the day.
Samples (written by student of the previous year) are available at Blackboard.
STATEMENT ON AI & MT
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance. A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Submission guidelines
Blackboard
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 ensures that assessors can provide timely feedback, supporting the progressive, sequential, and cumulative nature of language learning that underpins this course.
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.
Diary Part 2
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Creative Production/ Exhibition
- Weight
- 19%
- Due date
9/05/2025 3:00 pm
W10 Friday
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Continue writing a diary in Japanese and submit your diary through Blackboard by uploading your work. File should be labelled as “JAPN3101_Diary2_your name”. Use Template (available at Blackboard).
You must write five entries (five different dates). The length of each entry is 100 - 120 ji including punctuation.
Write your original or revised objectives (20-50 words each) and evaluate your achievement against each objective in English (70-100 words each) through diary writing (Parts 1 & 2).
* If you were advised to revise the objective in Dairy 1 and did not revise it, your evaluation will not be marked.
Diary must be handwritten horizontally (横書き). Each entry must present the writer’s experience, reflection and/or observation on the day.
STATEMENT ON AI & MT
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance. A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Submission guidelines
Blackboard
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 ensures that assessors can provide timely feedback, supporting the progressive, sequential, and cumulative nature of language learning that underpins this course.
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.
In-person paper written test
- 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
In-person paper written test about grammar and composition.
- Section A: Grammar - Applications and understandings of the meanings of verbs, expressions, and idioms
- Section B: Composition – Short sentences on given topics
Test guidelines will be provided in W13.
STATEMENT ON AI & MT
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
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. You have failed to satisfy any of the objectives of the course. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A student awarded this grade has not completed the required assessment items. Speaking is highly simplified and halting. You have failed to satisfy most of the basic objectives of the course. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Speaking and writing shows an extremely narrow range of structures and expressions with frequent errors. Speech is simplified and halting – often one word responses with little initiation. You have completed most of the required assessment items, but have not satisfied the required level of achievement. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Speaking and writing shows a narrow range of structures and expressions with accuracy and fluency fluctuating considerably from activity to activity. You have shown commitment and willingness to all the required assessment items and have demonstrated a satisfactory level of competency. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Speaking and writing shows a range of structures and expressions. But accuracy and fluency fluctuate considerably from activity to activity. But you have shown commitment and willingness to all the required assessment items and have demonstrated a good level of competency with the objectives of the course. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Speaking and writing shows a wide range of structures and expressions, but accuracy and fluency sometimes fluctuate. You have shown confidence and commitment to all the required assessment items, and have demonstrated all of the essentials and most of the desirables with a good level of competency and accuracy. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Speaking and writing shows a wide range of structures and expressions accurately and fluently. You have shown confidence, flair and commitment to all the required assessment items, and have demonstrated all the objectives with a high level of competency and accuracy. |
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.
Additional assessment information
All students must take Review Questions and receive consultation about the answers during the tutorial in W1. It is a hurdle requirement. If students were absent in W1, it will be conducted in the following week. Assessment items will not be marked until the student completes the Review Questions and consultation.
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
Supplemental learning materials (reading materials and worksheets) will be provided in class where appropriate.ﾠ
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 (24 Feb - 02 Mar) |
Tutorial |
Kanji 1 Learning outcomes: L01 |
Tutorial |
Review questions Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
|
Week 2 (03 Mar - 09 Mar) |
Tutorial |
Kanji 1 Focus Learning outcomes: L01 |
Tutorial |
Katakana quiz Learning outcomes: L03 |
|
Week 3 (10 Mar - 16 Mar) |
Tutorial |
Kanji 2 Learning outcomes: L01 |
Tutorial |
Reading 1 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
|
Week 4 (17 Mar - 23 Mar) |
Tutorial |
Kanji 2 Focus Learning outcomes: L01 |
Tutorial |
Self-introduction Learning outcomes: L02, L04 |
|
Week 5 (24 Mar - 30 Mar) |
Tutorial |
Kanji 3 Learning outcomes: L01 |
Tutorial |
Reading 2 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
|
Week 6 (31 Mar - 06 Apr) |
Tutorial |
Kanji 3 Focus Learning outcomes: L01 |
Tutorial |
Grammar 1 Learning outcomes: L03, L05 |
|
Week 7 (07 Apr - 13 Apr) |
Tutorial |
Kanji 4 Learning outcomes: L01 |
Tutorial |
Reading 3 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
|
Week 8 (14 Apr - 20 Apr) |
Tutorial |
Kanji 4 Focus Learning outcomes: L01 |
Week 9 (28 Apr - 04 May) |
Tutorial |
Kanji 5 Learning outcomes: L01 |
Tutorial |
Grammar 2 Learning outcomes: L03, L05 |
|
Week 10 (05 May - 11 May) |
Tutorial |
Reading 4 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 11 (12 May - 18 May) |
Tutorial |
Kanji 5 Focus Learning outcomes: L01 |
Tutorial |
Grammar 3 Learning outcomes: L03, L05 |
|
Week 12 (19 May - 25 May) |
Tutorial |
Grammar 4 Learning outcomes: L03, L05 |
Tutorial |
Reading 5 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
|
Week 13 (26 May - 01 Jun) |
Tutorial |
Written Test outline Learning outcomes: L05 |
Tutorial |
Written Test preparation practices Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Additional learning activity information
No 2-hour Tutorial in W8 (due to Good Friday).
No 1-hour Kanji Tutorial in W10 (due to Labour Day).
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.