JAPN30008 Japanese 6

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

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

Is JAPN30008 hard?

JAPN30008: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Japanese for students who finished Japanese 5: 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

(JAPN10003 or JAPN20013 or JAPN30007) or a language placement test

• JAPN10003 Japanese 5
• JAPN20013 Japanese 5
• JAPN30007 Japanese 5

What it leads to

• JAPN20010 Japanese Grammar in Action
• JAPN30005 Japanese 7
• JAPN30013 Japanese Grammar in Action

How it’s assessed

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

Student reviews and ratings

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Quick answers

When is JAPN30008 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking JAPN30008?

Needs (JAPN10003 or JAPN20013 or JAPN30007) or a language placement test.

Does JAPN30008 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 JAPN30008 have?

4 h a week in class

Can I take JAPN30008 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.

What can I take after JAPN30008?

3 subjects need it first, for example JAPN20010, JAPN30005, JAPN30013.

Can I rate JAPN30008?

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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