Dr Kayoko Hashimoto
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
This is an advanced level course, and follows on from JAPN3101.
JAPN3102 covers themes such as learner identity and multilingualism in Australia and Japan. This course will extend students' knowledge and skills in Japanese languages in all four macro skills and develop linguistic and cultural competency with an emphasis on mastering kanji and advanced grammar for written communication.
This course is compulsory for students of Advanced Japanese major. JAPN3102 is prerequisite forJAPN32XX and JAPN3500.
Course requirements
Assumed background
This course is for students who have completed JAPN3101 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/.ﾠStudents 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.ﾠStudents who have completed JAPN32** coded courses or JAPN3500 are not eligible to enrol in this course. 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 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 in the placement process may be raised as a misconduct matter.ﾠ
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Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
JAPN3101
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
JAPN2400
Course staff
Course coordinator
Lecturer
Mr Takeshi Onodera
Ms Chilmeg Elden
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Study Plan is available at Blackboard site. Classes for this course 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 developﾠstudents' linguistic and cultural competency in Japanese to the level where students are increasingly confident in:
- reading written materialsﾠon contemporary Japanese society critically; and
- writing reflectively in Japaneseﾠfor communicative purposes.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Implement strategies for managing comprehension and communication challenges.
LO2.
Implement a range of independent strategies to support ongoing Japanese language learning.
LO3.
Analyse variation in Japanese language use and the diversity of its users across social, regional, and cultural contexts.
LO4.
Communicate appropriately in Japanese with diverse users by applying knowledge of linguistic variation and sociocultural norms (e.g., formality, age, region).
LO5.
Collaborate with a partner or group to produce written work in Japanese.
LO6.
Reflect on and respond to feedback on your written Japanese and use this to improve your proficiency.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participation/ Student contribution |
Katakana Worksheet
|
5% |
1/08/2025
WEEK 1 Friday Tutorial |
| Practical/ Demonstration |
Kanji application
|
25% |
8/08/2025 3:00 pm 29/08/2025 3:00 pm 12/09/2025 3:00 pm 26/09/2025 3:00 pm 17/10/2025 3:00 pm |
| Essay/ Critique |
Short Writing
|
25% |
19/09/2025 3:00 pm
Friday, WEEK 8 |
| Examination |
Final Exam
|
45% |
End of Semester Exam Period 8/11/2025 - 22/11/2025 |
Assessment details
Katakana Worksheet
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Written
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution
- Weight
- 5%
- Due date
1/08/2025
WEEK 1 Friday Tutorial
- Other conditions
- Secure.
Task description
Students submit the tutorial worksheet at the end of tutorial (W1).
Students are given a worksheet in the class as part of class activities. The worksheet is collected at the end of the class. It must be handwritten.
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.
Submission guidelines
Submit the worksheet at the end of the tutorial class.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Students who were not able to attend the class due to illness will be given the worksheet in W2 to complete the task. This maximum extension length of 7 calendar days will allow for students' suitable progression with their sequence of learning and preparation for the following assessment submission.
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.
Please note that the penalty for late submission without prior approval rule only applies to students who actually attended the class and participated in activities but failed to submit it in class.
Kanji application
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
8/08/2025 3:00 pm
29/08/2025 3:00 pm
12/09/2025 3:00 pm
26/09/2025 3:00 pm
17/10/2025 3:00 pm
Task description
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 in Blackboard).
Each assignment has an additional requirement:
- Assignment 6: Useです・ます体.
- Assignment 7: Useだ・である体.
- Assignment 8: Sentence ending must be 過去形.
- Assignment 9: Sentence ending must be 否定形.
- Assignment 10: Sentence ending must be 疑問形.
AI and MT Statement
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.
Duration of task: W2-W11
Submission guidelines
Submit the assignment as a PDF file at Blackboard (Assessment) by due dates. Submission will be open at 12pm Wednesday of the week. The file name must be: JAPN3102 Kanji 6 (or 7, 8, 9, 10)_Your name.
Students must complete the online module reading quiz prior to each submission. Submission will not be assessed without completion of the online quiz.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
This maximum extension length of 7 calendar days will allow for students' suitable progression with their sequence of learning and preparation for the following assessment submission.
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.
Short Writing
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
19/09/2025 3:00 pm
Friday, WEEK 8
Task description
After reading the given text, write your response in Japanese including your own experience to support your view. Your writing must have a title. You can write vertically or horizontally, and it must be typed. The length of writing is 800-1,000字 including a title.
Sample works of previous students are available in Blackboard for your reference. Among the submitted writings, two will be chosen as texts to respond for the next submission.
AI and MT Statement
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
Upload your work as Word document file in the assessment section of Blackboard (Turnitin) by due date.
Submission document must include name and course code in text. Submission without name will not be assessed.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
This maximum extension length of 14 calendar days will allow for students' suitable progression with their sequence of learning and preparation for the following assessment submission.
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.
Final Exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 45%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
8/11/2025 - 22/11/2025
- Other conditions
- Time limited, Secure.
Task description
In-person paper written test about grammar and composition.
- Section A: Grammar - Applications and understandings of the meanings of words, expressions, and idioms
- Section B: Composition – Short sentences on given topics
Exam guideline will be provided in W13.
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.
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. 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. Writing 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: Writing shows an extremely narrow range of structures and expressions with frequent errors. 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: 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: Writing shows a range of structures and expressions. But accuracy and fluency fluctuate considerably from activity to activity. 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: 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: 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
Further detail of each assessment will be explained in class and be posted on the course Blackboard site.
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
Any additional learning materials are posted on the course Blackboard site.
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 |
Kanji 6 Kanji List 6 & Kanji Assignment guideline. |
Tutorial |
Katakana Worksheet Katakana worksheet and introduction of classmates. |
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Week 2 (04 Aug - 10 Aug) |
Tutorial |
Kanji 6 Focus Additional information/ knowledge to Kanji List 6. |
Tutorial |
Grammar exercises Unit 6 Textbook pp. 105-108 & in-class worksheet. |
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Week 3 (11 Aug - 17 Aug) |
Tutorial |
Short Writing Texts Short Writings guideline, comprehension of the text, and sample writings. |
Week 4 (18 Aug - 24 Aug) |
Tutorial |
Kanji 7 Kanji List 7. |
Tutorial |
Reading Unit 6 Textbook pp. 96-98, 111 & in-class worksheet. |
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Week 5 (25 Aug - 31 Aug) |
Tutorial |
Kanji 7 Focus Additional information/ knowledge to Kanji List 7. |
Tutorial |
Grammar exercises Unit 7 Textbook pp. 123-124, 127 & in-class worksheet. |
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Week 6 (01 Sep - 07 Sep) |
Tutorial |
Kanji 8 Kanji List 8 |
Tutorial |
Reading Unit 7 Textbook pp. 112, 118-119 & in-class worksheet. |
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Week 7 (08 Sep - 14 Sep) |
Tutorial |
Kanji 8 Focus Additional information/knowledge to Kanji List 8. |
Tutorial |
Grammar exercises Unit 8 Textbook pp. 141-143, 147 & in-class worksheet. |
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Week 8 (15 Sep - 21 Sep) |
Tutorial |
Kanji 9 Kanji List 9 |
Tutorial |
Reading Unit 8 Textbook pp. 138-139, 144-145. |
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Week 9 (22 Sep - 28 Sep) |
Tutorial |
Kanji 9 focus Additional information/knowledge to Kanji List 9. |
Tutorial |
Grammar exercises Unit 9 Textbook pp. 157-158. |
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Week 10 (06 Oct - 12 Oct) |
Tutorial |
Kanji 10 Kanji List 10. |
Tutorial |
Reading Unit 9 Textbook p. 155 & in-class worksheet |
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Week 11 (13 Oct - 19 Oct) |
Tutorial |
Kanji 10 Focus Additional information/knowledge to Kanji List 10. |
Tutorial |
Grammar exercises Unit 10 Textbook pp. 171-172 & in-class worksheet |
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Week 12 (20 Oct - 26 Oct) |
Tutorial |
Grammar review/practice Transitive/intransitive verbs List (W8) |
Tutorial |
Reading Unit 10 Textbook pp 169-170. |
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Week 13 (27 Oct - 02 Nov) |
Tutorial |
Final exam guideline & Short writing response exam question Exam guideline & materials |
Tutorial |
Grammar review & practice exam Short answer practices |
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 for Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.