JAPN10009 Reading Japanese Literature
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
Is JAPN10009 hard?
JAPN10009: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam, First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Reading real Japanese novels and poems, with new vocabulary, reading strategies and culture-specific language. Taught in Japanese.
After it you can
- Read Japanese literary texts on your own
- Use reading strategies for harder texts
- Understand language tied to Japanese culture
What you need first
JAPN10010 or a language placement test
Can’t be taken together with
How it’s assessed
Assignments 60%, Presentations 10%, Projects 30%
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Quick answers
- When is JAPN10009 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking JAPN10009?
- Needs JAPN10010 or a language placement test.
- Does JAPN10009 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 60%, Presentations 10%, Projects 30%.
- How many class hours a week does JAPN10009 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take JAPN10009 as breadth?
- Yes, for: 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.
- Can I rate JAPN10009?
- 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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