JAPN10002 Japanese 2
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
- About 4 class hours a week
Is JAPN10002 hard?
JAPN10002: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (9 reviews), First-year subject.
What you learn
Continues from Japanese 1: about 100 more kanji, everyday conversation and simple writing about your life.
After it you can
- Make and answer requests and offers
- Describe people, places and past events
- Talk about weather and health
What you need first
JAPN10001 or a Japanese placement test
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Assignments 15%, Presentations 20%, Projects 15%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 9 students on StudentVIP (2015–2025)
- Same format as Japanese 1 but a step up in grammar; easy to score well if you revise consistently.
- Keep on top of kanji and grammar for the regular quizzes, and the exam becomes much easier.
- Some reviewers felt it was poorly coordinated, though most found tutors engaging.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is JAPN10002 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking JAPN10002?
- Needs JAPN10001 or a Japanese placement test.
- Does JAPN10002 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 15%, Presentations 20%, Projects 15%, Final exam 50%.
- Is JAPN10002 hard?
- From 9 student reviews on StudentVIP: Same format as Japanese 1 but a step up in grammar; easy to score well if you revise consistently.
- What do students say about JAPN10002?
- Same format as Japanese 1 but a step up in grammar; easy to score well if you revise consistently. Keep on top of kanji and grammar for the regular quizzes, and the exam becomes much easier. Some reviewers felt it was poorly coordinated, though most found tutors engaging.
- How many class hours a week does JAPN10002 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take JAPN10002 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after JAPN10002?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example JAPN20007.
- Can I rate JAPN10002?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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