JAPN30004 Japanese through the Media

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

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

Is JAPN30004 hard?

JAPN30004: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Social and political issues in Japanese and Australian media, studied through Japanese sources.

After it you can

• Read Japanese news and opinion pieces
• Compare media coverage in Japan and Australia
• Write in Japanese about a current issue

What you need first

JAPN10006 or JAPN20004 or JAPN30006

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

What it leads to

• JAPN30018 Global Japanese in Context

Can’t be taken together with

• JAPN20018 Japanese Through the Media

How it’s assessed

Assignments 50%, Projects 50%

Student reviews and ratings

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Quick answers

When is JAPN30004 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

What do I need before taking JAPN30004?

Needs JAPN10006 or JAPN20004 or JAPN30006.

Does JAPN30004 have a final exam?

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

How many class hours a week does JAPN30004 have?

4 h a week in class

Can I take JAPN30004 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 JAPN30004?

1 subjects need it first, for example JAPN30018.

Can I rate JAPN30004?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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