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JPNS2010 – I Japanese Studies 3

2026 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Convenor and Tutor (Practical)
Chavalin Svetanant
chavalin.svetanant@mq.edu.au
Contact via Email
C344, Level 3, 25 Wally's Walk
By appointment
Tutor (Tutorial)
Kayo Nakazawa
kayo.nakazawa@mq.edu.au
Contact via Email
C335, Level 3, 25 Wally's Walk
By appointment
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
JPNS1020 or JPS102
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit is designed to develop skills in all areas of Japanese language (reading, writing, listening and speaking) to a higher level of proficiency. Students learn to discuss a wider range of topics as well as substantially increase their knowledge of vocabulary and kanji. This unit also focuses on further increasing students' skills in intercultural communication so that they will be able to communicate in a manner which is culturally as well as linguistically appropriate. Interactive tutorials and the use of online resources provide students with opportunities to use Japanese as much as possible.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Develop intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Japanese language.
  • ULO2: Identify, describe and evaluate many aspects of Japanese-speaking cultures and societies.
  • ULO3: Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Japanese at intermediate level.
  • ULO4: Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
  • ULO5: Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both Japanese and in English.

General Assessment Information

Late Assessment Submission Penalty 

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of‚ 0 (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue. 

This late penalty will apply to non-timed sensitive assessment (including essays, reports, posters, portfolios, journals, and recordings, etc). written reports. Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as quizes, tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs, etc) will only be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application. Special Consideration outcome may result in a few question or topic. 

If you cannot submit your assignment on time, please apply for Special Consideration through AskMQ. Make sure you read Macquarie University's policy regarding Special Consideration requests before you apply: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/assessment-exams/special-consideration

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due Groupwork/Individual Short Extension AI Approach
Language Test 30% No Week 6 No Open AI
Quizzes 30% No Week 12 Individual No Open AI
Final Test 40% No Week 12 No Open AI

Language Test

Assessment Type 1: Problem-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach: Open AI

The language test requires students to demonstrate knowledge of the unit content in the first half of the session.
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Japanese language.
  • Identify, describe and evaluate many aspects of Japanese-speaking cultures and societies.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Japanese at intermediate level.
  • Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both Japanese and in English.

Quizzes

Assessment Type 1: Problem-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach: Open AI

Students will undertake quizzes to assess comprehension of the unit's content.
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Japanese language.
  • Identify, describe and evaluate many aspects of Japanese-speaking cultures and societies.
  • Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
  • Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both Japanese and in English.

Final Test

Assessment Type 1: Problem-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 22 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 40%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach: Open AI

The final test covers comprehensive knowledge and use of the entire content of the course.
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Japanese language.
  • Identify, describe and evaluate many aspects of Japanese-speaking cultures and societies.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Japanese at intermediate level.
  • Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both Japanese and in English.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • Academic Success for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation.

3 An automatic short extension is available for some assessments. Apply through the Service Connect Portal.

Delivery and Resources

UNIT REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS  

  • You should spend an average of 12 hours per week on this unit. This includes listening to lectures prior to Practical and Tutorial, completing weekly tasks as detailed in iLearn, participating in Ilearn discussion forums and preparing assessments.  

  • Internal students are expected to attend all Practical and Tutorial sessions, and external students are expected to make significant contributions to on-line activities.  

  • In most cases students are required to attempt and submit all major assessment tasks in order to pass the unit.  

  • No textbook is required for this unit. The coursenotes, presentation slides, and other materials are available for download in iLearn.

TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED  

  • Completion of assessment tasks will also require a computer with Japanese fonts enabled. Basic computer skills (e.g., internet browsing) and skills in word processing in Japanese and English are required.

  • This unit has an online presence. Login is via: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/  

  • Students are required to have regular access to a computer and the internet. Mobile devices alone are not sufficient.  

  • Information about IT used at Macquarie University is available at  http://students.mq.edu.au/it_services/  

  • Students are required to access the online unit in iLearn by the end of Week 1 and follow any relevant instructions and links for downloads that may be required. If applicable, students are required to download the relevant language package prior to Week 2.

 

For central technical support go to:  http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/

For student quick guides on the use of iLearn go to:  https://students.mq.edu.au/support/technology/systems/ilearn/getting-started

 

 

Unit Schedule

Both Practicals and Tutorials start from Week 1.

W01     Unit Overview

W02     Past experiences and listing representative activities

W03     Limitation and restriction

W04     Capability

W05     Opinion and hearsay

W06     Language Test / Problems and disappointments

W07     Desires

W08     Intentions

W09     Permission and Conditionals

W10     Advice & Obligation

W11     Instructions on detailed procedures and directions

W12     Final Test

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit connect.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

Academic Success

Academic Success provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:

Student Enquiries

Got a question? Ask us via the Service Connect Portal, or contact Service Connect.

IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/. 

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

Changes from Previous Offering

Nil

Unit information based on version 2026.01R of the Handbook