JAPN20013 Japanese 5

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

• Final exam 50%
• About 4 class hours a week

Is JAPN20013 hard?

JAPN20013: About average. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Japanese for students who finished Japanese 4: reading real texts and discussing social and cultural topics.

After it you can

• Discuss social and cultural topics in Japanese
• Read and write longer Japanese texts
• Give a clear presentation in Japanese

What you need first

(JAPN10008 or JAPN20008) or a Japanese placement test

• JAPN10008 Japanese 4
• JAPN20008 Japanese 4

What it leads to

• JAPN20014 Japanese 6
• JAPN30008 Japanese 6

How it’s assessed

Assignments 15%, Presentations 20%, Projects 15%, Final exam 50%

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Quick answers

When is JAPN20013 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

What do I need before taking JAPN20013?

Needs (JAPN10008 or JAPN20008) or a Japanese placement test.

Does JAPN20013 have a final exam?

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

How many class hours a week does JAPN20013 have?

4 h a week in class

Can I take JAPN20013 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 JAPN20013?

2 subjects need it first, for example JAPN20014, JAPN30008.

Can I rate JAPN20013?

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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