JAPN20002 Understanding Japanese Communication
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
Is JAPN20002 hard?
JAPN20002: About average. Makes it easier: Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Tools for understanding how Japanese conversation works, so you can speak more naturally.
After it you can
- Analyse politeness and style in Japanese talk
- Choose language that fits the situation
- Reflect on your own Japanese interactions
What you need first
JAPN10007 or JAPN20007
Can’t be taken together with
- JAPN10003 Japanese 5
- JAPN10004 Japanese 6
- JAPN10005 Japanese 7
- JAPN10006 Japanese 8
- JAPN10009 Reading Japanese Literature
- JAPN10010 Variation in Japanese Language
- JAPN20003 Japanese 7
- JAPN20004 Japanese 8
How it’s assessed
Presentations 60%, Final exam 40%
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Quick answers
- When is JAPN20002 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking JAPN20002?
- Needs JAPN10007 or JAPN20007.
- Does JAPN20002 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Presentations 60%, Final exam 40%.
- How many class hours a week does JAPN20002 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take JAPN20002 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, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate JAPN20002?
- 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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