KYOKO KAWASAKI: In this video, I will answer the frequently asked
questions in these three areas. These are the questions covered in this video.
Now, the first area course structure.
Yes you can. We have beginner streaming, which you will start with greetings.
By the end of the first month, you will be able to read all Japanese characters.
By the end of the first semester, you will be able to talk about your typical daily activities.
No, you don't. We also have a post-ATAR stream. Your exit level is higher than
that of the beginner stream. Yes, although it depends on the requirements of your majors.
Usually, you have electives and you can use them to study Japanese.
Yes you can. We have a few units that deal with Japanese society and culture.
If Japanese studies is your major, you have to do these units as well as the language units.
Many of our students have two majors and their career path largely depends on their other majors.
These are some common career paths. Many people go into government jobs,
business and banking are also popular, so is hospitality, and some graduates are working in
this industry, but you will need further study after your undergraduate degree. Education
is also a popular career path for our graduates. The second area is teaching style.
The first four units for our beginner students, and the first two units for the post-ATAR
students, are grammar-oriented. We practise using the grammar and vocabulary introduced
in each topic. There are simple drills online that you can do at home. Conversation practise in class
and writing exercises at home. On average, five grammar points are introduced in two weeks.
Yes, you do. Most activities in class is oral work.
The first two beginner units have four hours a week and other units have three hours a week.
Assessments are probably quite different from those at school.
Types of assessments also differ from unit to unit, and it also depends on the
level of the units. Beginner units are grammar-oriented, so there are many tests
and quizzes. The more advanced, the more research and creativity are expected.
And in all Japanese language units, there are examinations at the end of the semester.
Finally exchange.
Yes, we do have exchange programmes to study in Japan. We have 10 partner universities in Japan.
The length of your exchange depends on your major requirements, but it's usually one semester. Some
of them also offer short courses during the semester break. They may not be full credits,
but you can experience language, cultural activities, as well as language tuition.