JAPN30005 Japanese 7

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

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

Is JAPN30005 hard?

JAPN30005: About average. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Japanese for students who finished Japanese 6: 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

(JAPN10004 or JAPN20014 or JAPN30008) or a Japanese placement test

• JAPN10004 Japanese 6
• JAPN20014 Japanese 6
• JAPN30008 Japanese 6

What it leads to

• JAPN30006 Japanese 8
• JAPN30018 Global Japanese in Context

How it’s assessed

Assignments 25%, Presentations 10%, Projects 15%, Final exam 50%

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Quick answers

When is JAPN30005 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

What do I need before taking JAPN30005?

Needs (JAPN10004 or JAPN20014 or JAPN30008) or a Japanese placement test.

Does JAPN30005 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 25%, Presentations 10%, Projects 15%, Final exam 50%.

How many class hours a week does JAPN30005 have?

4 h a week in class

Can I take JAPN30005 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 JAPN30005?

2 subjects need it first, for example JAPN30006, JAPN30018.

Can I rate JAPN30005?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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