JAPN20007 Japanese 3
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 50%
- About 4 class hours a week
Is JAPN20007 hard?
JAPN20007: About average. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Japanese for students who finished Japanese 2: more everyday speaking, reading and writing, with new grammar.
After it you can
- Talk about familiar topics in Japanese with more confidence
- Read and write short Japanese texts
- Use new grammar and vocabulary correctly
What you need first
JAPN10002 or a Japanese placement test
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Assignments 15%, Projects 15%, Presentations 20%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2015–2019)
- Reviewers from 2015 to 2019 were mostly negative: a flipped-classroom setup where you learn the material at home, with lectures seen as unhelpful.
- Assessments and the exam were said to have little to do with the textbook, speaking tasks came with little preparation guidance, and you should study all the kanji.
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Quick answers
- When is JAPN20007 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking JAPN20007?
- Needs JAPN10002 or a Japanese placement test.
- Does JAPN20007 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 15%, Projects 15%, Presentations 20%, Final exam 50%.
- Is JAPN20007 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: Reviewers from 2015 to 2019 were mostly negative: a flipped-classroom setup where you learn the material at home, with lectures seen as unhelpful.
- What do students say about JAPN20007?
- Reviewers from 2015 to 2019 were mostly negative: a flipped-classroom setup where you learn the material at home, with lectures seen as unhelpful. Assessments and the exam were said to have little to do with the textbook, speaking tasks came with little preparation guidance, and you should study all the kanji.
- How many class hours a week does JAPN20007 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take JAPN20007 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 JAPN20007?
- 2 subjects need it first, for example JAPN20002, JAPN20008.
- Can I rate JAPN20007?
- 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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