JAPN20011 Reading Japanese Literature

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

Is JAPN20011 hard?

JAPN20011: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Reading real Japanese literary texts, from short stories to essays, in the original.

After it you can

What you need first

JAPN20012

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How it’s assessed

Assignments 60%, Presentations 10%, Projects 30%

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Quick answers

When is JAPN20011 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
What do I need before taking JAPN20011?
Needs JAPN20012.
Does JAPN20011 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 60%, Presentations 10%, Projects 30%.
How many class hours a week does JAPN20011 have?
4 h a week in class
Can I take JAPN20011 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 JAPN20011?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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