JAPN20008 Japanese 4
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
- About 4 class hours a week
Is JAPN20008 hard?
JAPN20008: 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 3: 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
(JAPN10007 or JAPN20007) or a language placement test
What it leads to
- JAPN20013 Japanese 5
- JAPN20019 Japanese in a Digital World
- JAPN30007 Japanese 5
- JAPN30019 Japanese in a Digital World
How it’s assessed
Assignments 15%, Projects 15%, Presentations 20%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is JAPN20008 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking JAPN20008?
- Needs (JAPN10007 or JAPN20007) or a language placement test.
- Does JAPN20008 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 15%, Projects 15%, Presentations 20%, Final exam 50%.
- How many class hours a week does JAPN20008 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take JAPN20008 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.
- What can I take after JAPN20008?
- 4 subjects need it first, for example JAPN20013, JAPN20019, JAPN30007, JAPN30019.
- Can I rate JAPN20008?
- 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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