Japanese IIA

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
LANG 1503
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Course ID
201000
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Humanities
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Kayoko Enomoto
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

Japanese IIA continues instruction and practice in the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking, whilst enabling students to broaden and consolidate their knowledge of the Japanese language established in Japanese IB. To develop knowledge of the grammar, vocabulary and kanji characters in both written and spoken Japanese contexts, the course aims: i) to introduce and consolidate new grammar points, ii) to expand knowledge and use of vocabulary in both conversational and written contexts, iii) to become familiar with new kanji characters, while consolidating the accurate use of hiragana and katakana characters and, iv) to develop communication skills and strategies, and v) to become efficient and independent language learners.

Course learning outcomes

  • Acquire knowledge and use of Japanese grammar, vocabulary and kanji characters developed at a lower elementary level.
  • Improve Japanese communication skills and strategies developed at a lower elementary level in both written and conversational contexts.
  • Develop basic skills to locate, evaluate and use online resources for studying Japanese language independently
  • Practise time management skills following strict timelines for regular practice and continuous assessments
  • Develop interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with peers through communication in both Japanese and English
  • Be more aware of different ways of seeing the world through Japanese language learning
  • Be more aware of cultural respect, differences and diversity and will have more knowledge and understanding of the issues involving intercultural communication

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 23864
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 99
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG29
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG29
Class number
Class number 23866
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 49
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG28
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG28

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed LANG1502 Japanese IB

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed JAPN2201 Japanese IIA at the University of Adelaide

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