JAPN20012 Variation in Japanese Language

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Summer, Semester 1.

• Final exam 50%
• About 5.5 class hours a week

Is JAPN20012 hard?

JAPN20012: About average. Makes it harder: 5.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How Japanese varies by region, age, gender and setting, from dialects to slang.

After it you can

• Describe major varieties of Japanese
• Link language choices to social identity
• Analyse real examples of spoken Japanese

What you need first

(JAPN10006 or JAPN20004 or JAPN30006) or (“Equivalent” and the subject coordinator’s permission)

• JAPN10006 Japanese 8
• JAPN20004 Japanese 8
• JAPN30006 Japanese 8

What it leads to

• JAPN20011 Reading Japanese Literature
• JAPN30011 Reading Japanese Literature

Can’t be taken together with

• JAPN20009
• JAPN30010
• JAPN30012 Variation in Japanese Language
• JAPN10010 Variation in Japanese Language

How it’s assessed

Reports and essays 20%, Assignments 15%, Presentations 15%, Final exam 50%

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Quick answers

When is JAPN20012 offered?

Runs in 2026: Summer, Semester 1.

What do I need before taking JAPN20012?

Needs (JAPN10006 or JAPN20004 or JAPN30006) or (“Equivalent” and the subject coordinator’s permission).

Does JAPN20012 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Reports and essays 20%, Assignments 15%, Presentations 15%, Final exam 50%.

How many class hours a week does JAPN20012 have?

5.5 h a week in class

Can I take JAPN20012 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.

What can I take after JAPN20012?

2 subjects need it first, for example JAPN20011, JAPN30011.

Can I rate JAPN20012?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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