JAPN20004 Japanese 8
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
- About 4 class hours a week
Is JAPN20004 hard?
JAPN20004: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Japanese for students who finished Japanese 7: 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
JAPN20003 or a language placement test
What it leads to
- JAPN20012 Variation in Japanese Language
- JAPN20018 Japanese Through the Media
- JAPN30004 Japanese through the Media
- JAPN30012 Variation in Japanese Language
How it’s assessed
Assignments 15%, Presentations 20%, Projects 15%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is JAPN20004 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking JAPN20004?
- Needs JAPN20003 or a language placement test.
- Does JAPN20004 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 15%, Presentations 20%, Projects 15%, Final exam 50%.
- How many class hours a week does JAPN20004 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take JAPN20004 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.
- What can I take after JAPN20004?
- 4 subjects need it first, for example JAPN20012, JAPN20018, JAPN30004, JAPN30012.
- Can I rate JAPN20004?
- 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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