JAPN30011 Reading Japanese Literature
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
Is JAPN30011 hard?
JAPN30011: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Reading real Japanese literary texts, from short stories to essays, in the original.
After it you can
- Read Japanese literary texts in the original
- Discuss style, theme and context
- Translate short literary passages
What you need first
JAPN20012 or JAPN30012 or JAPN10010
- JAPN20012 Variation in Japanese Language
- JAPN30012 Variation in Japanese Language
- JAPN10010 Variation in Japanese Language
Can’t be taken together with
How it’s assessed
Assignments 60%, Presentations 10%, Projects 30%
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Quick answers
- When is JAPN30011 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking JAPN30011?
- Needs JAPN20012 or JAPN30012 or JAPN10010.
- Does JAPN30011 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 60%, Presentations 10%, Projects 30%.
- How many class hours a week does JAPN30011 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take JAPN30011 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 JAPN30011?
- 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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