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 upper advanced level course. It is an introduction to teaching Japanese as a second language in school settings. The course requirements include school visits (primary and/or secondary) in W9-12. Students will spend minimum 4 hours per week at their allocated schools, assisting teachers and students in class activities. This course is suitable not only for pre-service teachers but students who have a general interest in teaching Japanese as a second language.
School allocation of individual students for their internshipﾠ (28 ﾠAprilﾠ- 23ﾠ May) will be finalised by Week 2, and therefore late enrollment (after Week 3) does not apply. Students who are not available for the internship for the 4-week period will not be accepted. Students must have a valid Blue Card before the semester starts.
Students who do not submit their host school preference by 5 March (Week 2)ﾠ will not be placed for internship.
Regular attendance and active participation in class discussion is vital for successful completion of the course. ﾠThis course is not suitable for students who are not able to attend classﾠ regularly.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Students who have not completed JAPN3102 need an approval of the course coordinator for enrolment. This course is also available for students with Japanese background who do not study Japanese at UQ.
Students who did not attend the course information session must contact the course coordinator and submit the pre-enrolment questionnaire for an approval of the course coordinator for enrolment.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
16 units at UQ including JAPN3102 (or equivalent) with a minimum GPA of 4.5
Course staff
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Students must be available for the internshipﾠfrom 28 Aprilﾠ to 23 ﾠMay.
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.ﾠ
Aims and outcomes
To increase students’ awareness and understanding of what constitutes effective teaching of Japanese language for individual learners in school settings.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
have a basic understanding of learning content of Japanese programs in Australian schools.
LO2.
understand Japanese language teachers role in school context.
LO3.
to gain confidence in helping young Japanese language learners in school settings.
LO4.
become critically aware of current issues surrounding Japanese language teaching.
LO5.
reflect on teaching practices and curriculum of Japanese language in Australia based on individual experience and observation.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation |
3MT Presentations
|
10% |
19/03/2025 - 29/05/2025
Presentations will be conducted in-person between WEEK 4-7, and WEEK 13. Students' in-class assigned timeslot will be considered the due date for this assessment. |
| Practical/ Demonstration |
Teaching demonstration
|
30% |
26/03/2025 - 17/04/2025
Presentations will be conducted in-person between WEEK 5 - 8 in Thursday tutorial. Students' in-class assigned timeslot will be considered the due date for this assessment. |
| Notebook/ Logbook |
Internship journal
|
30% |
30/05/2025 1:00 pm
Friday, WEEK 13 |
| Essay/ Critique |
Final essay
|
30% |
13/06/2025 1:00 pm
Friday, Exam WEEK 1 |
Assessment details
3MT Presentations
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
19/03/2025 - 29/05/2025
Presentations will be conducted in-person between WEEK 4-7, and WEEK 13. Students' in-class assigned timeslot will be considered the due date for this assessment.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04, L05
Task description
Students will do 2 x 3MT (3-Minute Thesis) style presentations in class:
- Reading presentation: Students introduce one of the assigned reading materials to the class as a three-minute speech in English with minimum supporting materials at their allocated time. The speech must present a summary of the article and explain which Information/argument you find most interesting and why. (Week 4-7)
- Internship report: Students must prepare a report on their internship as a three-minute speech in English in class with one PPT slide at their allocated time. (Week 13)
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
This in-person assesment task will be delivered during class time.
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 assessment is designed to foster reflective engagement with each lesson's topics and class discussions, supporting students in consolidating their understanding progressively throughout the course. This maximum extension timeframe ensures that students experiencing unexpected challenges have sufficient flexibility while maintaining the integrity of the course schedule. It also allows assessors to provide timely feedback before subsequent tasks are due, ensuring students remain on track with their learning progression.
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.
Teaching demonstration
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
26/03/2025 - 17/04/2025
Presentations will be conducted in-person between WEEK 5 - 8 in Thursday tutorial. Students' in-class assigned timeslot will be considered the due date for this assessment.
- Other conditions
- Peer assessment factor.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
Students are to present a teaching demonstration of the assigned topic (15 minutes) in Thursday Tutorial. Students decide classroom settings including the level of learners. Classmates will play learners’ role. It will be video-recorded. 5 points for peer assessment (please refer to marking criteria for details).
AI and MT Statement
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
This in-person assesment task will be delivered during class time.
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 assessment is designed to foster reflective engagement with each lesson's topics and class discussions, supporting students in consolidating their understanding progressively throughout the course. The maximum extension timeframe ensures that students experiencing unexpected challenges have sufficient flexibility while maintaining the integrity of the course schedule. It also allows assessors to provide timely feedback before subsequent tasks are due, ensuring students remain on track with their learning progression.
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.
Internship journal
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Notebook/ Logbook
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
30/05/2025 1:00 pm
Friday, WEEK 13
- Other conditions
- Work integrated learning.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Part 1: Students keep their journal during the internship (template will be provided). Students are required to record each class that they participated, including their role, reflection, and observation. Minimum 4 hrs per week x 4 weeks = 16 entries.
Part 2: After they complete the internship, they assess their experience against the initial goals they nominated (120-150 words in English for each assessment). Template is provided.
AI and MT Statement
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 via TurnitIn
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 the Internship Journal may only be extended by a maximum of 7 calendar days as this is an 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.
Final essay
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
13/06/2025 1:00 pm
Friday, Exam WEEK 1
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04, L05
Task description
Write a response (approx. 1,000 words in English) to one of the given passages (A or B), which are taken from the reading materials. Provide evidence or examples that you have observed or experienced to support your argument/opinion in relation to Japanese language teaching in Australia. Your response must have a title. You could use Japanese where appropriate.
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
Blackboard Turnitin
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.
Late submission
10% per day.
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 hasﾠnot 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 hasﾠnot completed the required assessment items. 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 not available for some items in 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
Other resources are available via Blackboard.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 |
Introduction |
Tutorial |
Current issues Learning outcomes: L04 |
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Week 2 (03 Mar - 09 Mar) |
Tutorial |
Teaching demo topics Learning outcomes: L01 |
Tutorial |
Australian Curriculum Learning outcomes: L05 |
|
Week 3 (10 Mar - 16 Mar) |
Tutorial |
Instruction language Learning outcomes: L02 |
Tutorial |
Instruction language practice Learning outcomes: L03 |
|
Week 4 (17 Mar - 23 Mar) |
Tutorial |
Reading presentation 1 Learning outcomes: L04 |
Tutorial |
QCAA Curriculum Learning outcomes: L01, L05 |
|
Week 5 (24 Mar - 30 Mar) |
Tutorial |
Reading presentation 2 Learning outcomes: L04 |
Tutorial |
Teaching demonstration A Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
|
Week 6 (31 Mar - 06 Apr) |
Tutorial |
Reading presentation 3 Learning outcomes: L04 |
Tutorial |
Teaching demonstration B Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
|
Week 7 (07 Apr - 13 Apr) |
Tutorial |
Reading presentation 4 Learning outcomes: L04 |
Tutorial |
Teaching demonstration C Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
|
Week 8 (14 Apr - 20 Apr) |
Tutorial |
3MT report and Essay Learning outcomes: L01, L04, L05 |
Tutorial |
Teaching demonstration D Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
|
Multiple weeks From Week 9 To Week 12 |
Placement |
Internship at local schools Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 13 (26 May - 01 Jun) |
Tutorial |
3MT report Group 1 Group 1 Tutorial 1 Learning outcomes: L05 |
Tutorial |
3MT report Group 2 Group 2 Tutorial 2 Learning outcomes: 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.