JAPN20018 Japanese Through the Media

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

• No final exam: all coursework
• About 4 class hours a week

Is JAPN20018 hard?

JAPN20018: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Japanese news and TV on issues like ageing, gender equality and disasters, compared with Australian coverage.

After it you can

• Understand Japanese news on social issues
• Compare media coverage in Japan and Australia
• Use media idioms and expressions in Japanese

What you need first

(JAPN10006 or JAPN20004 or JAPN30006) or a Japanese placement test

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

Can’t be taken together with

• JAPN30004 Japanese through the Media

How it’s assessed

Assignments 50%, Projects 50%

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Quick answers

When is JAPN20018 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

What do I need before taking JAPN20018?

Needs (JAPN10006 or JAPN20004 or JAPN30006) or a Japanese placement test.

Does JAPN20018 have a final exam?

No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 50%, Projects 50%.

How many class hours a week does JAPN20018 have?

4 h a week in class

Can I take JAPN20018 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 JAPN20018?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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