JAPN20010 Japanese Grammar in Action
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
- About 2.5 class hours a week
Is JAPN20010 hard?
JAPN20010: About average. Makes it easier: Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Japanese grammar up close: how structures work and how to use them in real communication.
After it you can
- Explain how key Japanese structures work
- Spot and fix common grammar errors
- Use advanced grammar in speech and writing
What you need first
JAPN10004 or JAPN20014 or JAPN30008
Can’t be taken together with
- JAPN10009 Reading Japanese Literature
- JAPN10010 Variation in Japanese Language
- JAPN30013 Japanese Grammar in Action
- JAPN20018 Japanese Through the Media
How it’s assessed
Participation 10%, Assignments 40%, Final exam 50%
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Quick answers
- When is JAPN20010 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking JAPN20010?
- Needs JAPN10004 or JAPN20014 or JAPN30008.
- Does JAPN20010 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Participation 10%, Assignments 40%, Final exam 50%.
- How many class hours a week does JAPN20010 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take JAPN20010 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 JAPN20010?
- 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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