JAPN10003 Japanese 5
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 50%
- About 4 class hours a week
Is JAPN10003 hard?
JAPN10003: About average. Makes it easier: First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Japanese for students who finished Japanese 4: reading real texts and discussing social and cultural topics.
After it you can
- Discuss social and cultural topics in Japanese
- Read and write longer Japanese texts
- Give a clear presentation in Japanese
What you need first
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 3 students on StudentVIP (2014–2026)
- A 2026 reviewer coming from VCE found the amount of instruction in Japanese a big shock at first, and noted that teachers differ in how much English they use.
- There are many assessments; older reviews (2014-2015) found it well taught but the lecture pace slow.
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Quick answers
- When is JAPN10003 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking JAPN10003?
- Needs a Japanese placement test.
- Does JAPN10003 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 15%, Presentations 20%, Projects 15%, Final exam 50%.
- Is JAPN10003 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: A 2026 reviewer coming from VCE found the amount of instruction in Japanese a big shock at first, and noted that teachers differ in how much English they use.
- What do students say about JAPN10003?
- A 2026 reviewer coming from VCE found the amount of instruction in Japanese a big shock at first, and noted that teachers differ in how much English they use. There are many assessments; older reviews (2014-2015) found it well taught but the lecture pace slow.
- How many class hours a week does JAPN10003 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take JAPN10003 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 JAPN10003?
- 3 subjects need it first, for example JAPN10004, JAPN20014, JAPN30008.
- Can I rate JAPN10003?
- 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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