8:30subject category focused japanese class code f115 subject title 115 oral communication 115...

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107 107 107 107 107

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407 407

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10:10

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107 107 107 107 107

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407 407

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11:40 307 307 307

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8:30Moriya Rm.201 Fujimori Rm.201 Miyajima Rm.201 Maeda Rm.201 Fujimori Rm.201

Nishijima Rm.212 Oka Rm.212 Oka Rm.212 Hayashi Rm.212 Nakazawa Rm.212

Kaneko Rm.213 Maeda Rm.213 Fujimura Rm.213 Kumada Rm.213 Fujimura Rm.213

Mizushina Rm.214 Kudo Rm.214 Kudo Rm.214 Otsu Rm.214 Ishida Rm.214

Ie Rm.308 Fukushima Rm.308 Nakamura Rm.308 Ataka Rm.308

Ooki Rm.215 Uemura Rm.215 Hanazono Rm.215 Hanazono Rm.215 Oka Rm.215

Miyajima Rm.107 Nishijima Rm.107 Kobayashi Rm.107 Tashiro Rm.107 TBA Rm.107Integrated Japanese 601a Integrated Japanese 601b Integrated Japanese 601aIe Rm.216 Fukumura Rm.216 Suzuki Rm.216 (TBA) Rm.216 Ijuin Rm.216

Tashiro Rm.407 Utsumi Rm.407

Kumada Rm.217 Ito Rm.217 Otsu Rm.217Critical Reading 812

10:00 Hayashi Rm.307 (TBA) Rm.30710:10

Moriya Rm.201 Fujimori Rm.201 Miyajima Rm.201 Maeda Rm.201 Fujimori Rm.201

Nishijima Rm.212 Oka Rm.212 Oka Rm.212 Hayashi Rm.212 Nakazawa Rm.212

Kan Rm.213 Kaneko Rm.213 Kumada Rm.213 Kumada Rm.213 Fujimura Rm.213

Mizushina Rm.214 Kudo Rm.214 Kudo Rm.214 Otsu Rm.214 Ishida Rm.214

Ie Rm.308 Fukushima Rm.308 Nakamura Rm.308 Ataka Rm.308

Ooki Rm.215 Uemura Rm.215 Hanazono Rm.215 Hanazono Rm.215 Oka Rm.215

Miyajima Rm.107 Nishijima Rm.107 Kobayashi Rm.107 Tashiro Rm.107 TBA Rm.107Integrated Japanese 601b Integrated Japanese 601a Integrated Japanese 601bIe Rm.216 Fukumura Rm.216 Suzuki Rm.216 Ooki Rm.216 Ijuin Rm.216

Tashiro Rm.407 Utsumi Rm.407

Fukushima Rm.217 Hayashi Rm.217 Ijuin Rm.217 ( TBA) Rm.217 Fukuoka Rm.217

11:40 Fukumura Rm.307 Maeda Rm.307 Nakamura Rm.30712:40

Hanazono Rm.201 Nishijima Rm.201 Kan Rm.212 Hayashi Rm.201 Ataka Rm.212

Utsumi/ Kan Rm.213/ 214 Utsumi Rm.217 Takano/ (TBA) Rm.213/ 214 Fukuoka Rm.217

Kaneko/ Fukumura Rm.215/ 216 Nakamura Rm.308 Ooki Rm.307

14:10 Fukushima Rm.217

3Kanji 902a/ 902b Current Japanese Studies 716 Writing 414a/ 414b Reading Comprehension 612

Kanji 903a/ 903b Japanese Pronunciation 911 Business Japanese 818

Kanji 904

Reading Comprehension 712

Academic Writing 814 Oral Communication 815 Dramas and Documentaries 817

Kanji 901 Oral Communication 115 Writing 214 Writing 114 Oral Communication 215

Integrated Japanese 701

Integrated Japanese 501b

Grammar and Vocabulary 511a Reading Comprehension 512b Oral Communication 515a Listening Comprehension 513b Writing 514a

Integrated Japanese 401b Integrated Japanese 401a Integrated Japanese 401b Integrated Japanese 401a Integrated Japanese 401b

Oral Communication 415b Grammar and Vocabulary 411a Listening Comprehension 413b Reading Comprehension 412a

Integrated Japanese 501b Integrated Japanese 501a Integrated Japanese 501b Integrated Japanese 501a

Intensive Japanese 200

Grammar and Vocabulary 311 Integrated Japanese 301 Writing 314 Integrated Japanese 301 Listening Comprehension 313

Intensive Japanese 100 Intensive Japanese 100 Intensive Japanese 100 Intensive Japanese 100 Intensive Japanese 100

2

Intensive Japanese 200 Intensive Japanese 200 Intensive Japanese 200 Intensive Japanese 200

Oral Communication 615a Writing 614a

Current Japanese Studies 816

Listening Comprehension 713 Writing 714

Grammar and Vocabulary 611b Listening Comprehension 613

Oral Communication 615b Writing 614b

Grammar and Vocabulary 711 Oral Communication 715 Integrated Japanese 701 Business Japanese 718

1

Intensive Japanese 200 Intensive Japanese 200 Intensive Japanese 200


Grammar and Vocabulary 511b Reading Comprehension 512a Oral Communication 515b Listening Comprehension 513a Writing 514b

Grammar and Vocabulary 611a Current Japanese Studies 616

Reading Comprehension 412b

Integrated Japanese 501a Integrated Japanese 501b Integrated Japanese 501a Integrated Japanese 501b Integrated Japanese 501a

Oral Communication 415a Grammar and Vocabulary 411b Listening Comprehension 413a


Integrated Japanese 401a

MON TUE WED THU FRIIntensive Japanese 100 Intensive Japanese 100 Intensive Japanese 100 Intensive Japanese 100 Intensive Japanese 100


Integrated Japanese 401b Integrated Japanese 401a Integrated Japanese 401b Integrated Japanese 401a


Oral Communication 315 Integrated Japanese 301 Reading Comprehension 312

Course Descriptions2016 Quarter

2016

Subject Category Intensive Japanese Class Code I100

Subject Title 100

Intensive Japanese 100 Credit(s) 10

/Day(s) & Period(s)

1-2 1-2 1-21-2 1-2 Mondays 1st-2nd periods, Tuesdays 1st-2nd periods, Wednesdays

1st-2nd periods, Thursdays 1st-2nd periods, Fridays 1st-2nd periods

Instructor(s) Mondays: Moriya, Tuesdays and Fridays: Fujimori, Wednesdays: Miyajima, Thursdays: Maeda

Objectives 4 To acquire basic Japanese competence in speaking,

listening, reading and writing

Description

1) 2) 3) 4) 3005) 6)

1) Basic Japanese grammar 2) Basic Japanese vocabulary and expressions 3) Drills and activities based on 1) and 2) 4) Learning about 300 kanjis 5) Simple presentations on familiar topics 6) Introducing one’s national geography and culture by

writing and speaking Textbook(s) Supplementary Materials Grading

2015“Elementary Japanese for Academic Purposes, vol. & ” (2015 Version)

(Revised Edition, not yet published. To be distributed in class.)

Participation and Presentation

Activities in class, Kanji quizzes, assignments

Mid and final examinations

20%

20% 60%

Subject Category Focused Japanese Class Code 114

Subject Title 114

Writing 114 Credit(s) 1

/Day(s) & Period(s)

3 Thursdays 3rd period

Instructor(s) Hayashi

Objectives

To be able to write in plain sentences about everyday subjects, using basic-level idioms and grammar rules.

Description

Writing about yourself and people around you Writing about your home country

Textbook(s) Supplementary Materials Grading

Handouts To be announced in class Class participation Assignments

50% 50%

Subject Category Focused Japanese Class Code F115

Subject Title 115

Oral Communication 115 Credit(s) 1

/Day(s) & Period(s)

3 Tuesdays 3rd period

Instructor(s) Nishijima

Objectives

The goal of this course is for students to firmly understand elementary-level grammar and vocabulary to discuss topics which would be used in daily conversation.

Description

Students will discuss topics that are familiar to them. Students will practice conversations which is necessary in daily life.


To be announced in class. To be announced in class.(class participation, mid-term and final examinations, in-class performance and assignments

Subject Category Intensive Japanese Class Code I200

Subject Title 200

Intensive Japanese 200 Credit(s) 10

/Day(s) & Period(s)

1-2 1-2 1-21-2 1-2 Mondays 1st-2nd periods, Tuesdays 1st-2nd periods, Wednesdays

1st-2nd periods, Thursdays 1st-2nd periods, Fridays 1st-2nd periods

Instructor(s) Tuesdays and Wednesdays: Oka, Mondays: Nishijima, Thursdays: Hayashi, Fridays: Nakazawa

Objectives 4 To acquire basic and pre-intermediate Japanese

competence in speaking, listening, reading and writing The course is for students who have completed introductory level of Japanese study.

Description

1) 2) 3) 4) 5)

1) Upper basic and pre-intermediate Japanese grammar 2) Upper basic and pre-intermediate Japanese

vocabulary and expressions 3) Drills and activities based on 1 and 24) Learning kanji 5) Surveying and making presentations on familiar topics

Textbook(s) Supplementary Materials Grading “Elementary Japanese for

Academic Purposes, vol. ” “Getting to the Intermediate

Level” JPLANG (e-Learning System)

To be announced in class Class participation

Assignments Presentation


10% 20% 10% 60%


Subject Title 214


/Day(s) & Period(s)

3 Wednesdays 3rd period

Instructor(s) (KAN)

Objectives

100 F or students w ho have com pleted level 100 or possess

equivalent Japanese skills. A t the end of the course

students should be able to w rite essays about fam iliar

topics and to know about J apanese basic essay structure.

Description

S tudents w ill w rite the follow ing essay topics:

Introducing yourself

Introducing your hom etow n

D escribing the place you have visited

E xpressing your opinion on likes and dislikes


H andouts T o be announced in class

C lass participation

A ssignm ents

F inal exam ination

20%

60%

20%


Subject Title 215


/Day(s) & Period(s)

3 Fridays 3rd period

Instructor(s) Ataka

Objectives

To be able to make a brief presentation on topics familiar to you.

To be able to make a brief conversation by using common expressions in your daily life.

Description

Prepare and make a presentation on topics familiar to you.

Make a conversation using common expression in daily life.


To be announced in class To be announced in class Class participation

Assignments Presentation

30% 20% 50%

Subject Category Integrated Japanese Class Code I301

Subject Title 301

Integrated Japanese 301 Credit(s) 5

/Day(s) & Period(s)

1 2 1 2 1Mondays 1st period, Tuesdays 2nd period, Wednesdays 1st period, Thursdays 2nd period, Fridays 1st period

Instructor(s) Kaneko Fujimura Kumada

Objectives

For students who have completed basic level of Japanese studies. The course is aimed at acquiring Intermediate Japanese skills and knowledge.

To be able to read intermediate sentences and discourses related to society and culture while understanding both what they mean and what writers’ actual intensions are; and to be able to give explanations and opinions in speaking and writing. Additionally, to be able to make presentations on familiar topics in a small group; and be able to ask and answer questions, and exchange information on students’ home country.

To study grammar to fulfill the above objectives.

Description

1) [First-half] Intermediate grammar 2) [First-half] Intermediate vocabulary and expressions 3) Practice and activities based on 1) and 2) 4) Exchange information on society and culture


“Chukyu Nihongo: Intermediate Japanese” (Bonjinsha, Inc)

To be announced in class Class Participation

Activities in class, assignments Quizzes


10%

10% 20% 60%

Subject Category Focused Japanese 300 Class Code 311

Subject Title 311

Grammar and Vocabulary 311 Credit(s) 1

/Day(s) & Period(s)

2 Mondays 2nd period

Instructor(s) Kan

Objectives

To be able to understand basic/intermediate grammar and express correctly what a student wants to say.

To increase vocabulary

Description

Reviewing basic grammar and acquiring applied skill

Learning how to use basic/intermediate Japanesevocabulary


20“Crash Course in Japanese Grammar: 20 Most Basic Points”

Handouts

To be instructed in class Activities in class and

assignments Final examination

In-class performance

30% 50% 20%


Subject Title 312

Reading Comprehension 312 Credit(s) 1

/Day(s) & Period(s)

1 Thursdays 1st period

Instructor(s) Kumada

Objectives

To be able to read long stories To be able to get the gist

Description

Reading long stories Increasing vocabulary Getting the gist Summarizing the contents


Handouts To be announced in class Class participation

Activities in class, assignments, and reading-sheets

Examinations

30%

40% 30%


Subject Title 313

Listening Comprehension 313 Credit(s) 1

/Day(s) & Period(s)

2 Fridays 2nd period

Instructor(s) Fujimura

Objectives

To enable students to listen and obtain information and understand the context of a short conversation and sentences with limited vocabulary and sentence patterns To enable students to listen and understand the meanings of abbreviations which are frequently used in conversation

Description

1) Content comprehension practice (listening) 2) Content summarization practice 3) Shadowing 4) Dictation 5) Learning new vocabulary

Textbook(s) Supplementary Materials Grading 50

“ Shin Mainichi no Kikitori 50 Nichi” (Bonjinsha, Inc)

e-Learning JPLANG e-Learning materials JPLANG http://jplang.tufs.ac.jp/

Class participation Final examination

Assignments

10% 60% 30%


Subject Title 314


/Day(s) & Period(s)

2 Wednesdays 2nd period


Objectives 2

To enable students to write Japanese sentences on familiar topics using a range of basic to pre-intermediate vocabulary and grammar in order to step up to intermediate 2 level

Description

Enhancing students’ ability to use expressions to describe and explain facts and deliver opinions Learning the difference between spoken and written words and phrases. Developing students’ understanding of paragraphs


Handouts To be announced in class In-class performance

Activities in class and assignments

40%

60%


Subject Title 315


/Day(s) & Period(s)

1 Tuesdays 1st period

Instructor(s) Maeda

Objectives

1 To develop students’ skills to converse on familiar issues and topics 2 To develop students’ skills to make a presentation on familiar issues and topics, and to participate in question and answer sessions 3 To develop students’ skills to talk with the clear pronunciation and accent.

Description

1 Talk and make a presentation about oneself in group discussions 2 Introduce one’s culture in the class 3 Ask questions and answer after a presentation


15

Handouts

To be announced in class Class participation Assignments

Presentation

30% 20% 50%

Subject Category Integrated Japanese Class Code I401a/ I401b

Subject Title 401a/ 401b

Integrated Japanese 401a/ 401b Credit(s) 5

/Day(s) & Period(s)

401a 1 2Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 1st period, Tuesdays and Thursdays 2nd period 401b 2 1Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 2nd period, Tuesdays and Thursdays 1st period

Instructor(s) (Mizushina) (Kudo) Otsu (Ishida )

Objectives

To learn intermediate Japanese and enhance skills for practical use through social and cultural themes

To be able to read the abstract text by using dictionaries and vocabulary list

To be able to comprehend the logic of texts To be able to understand the gist of presentations and

interviews To be able to give well-grounded opinions

To be able to have proper interviews with Japanese people. To be able to make a presentation using Presentation Software.

To be able to write short texts about what you research and think using an appropriate writing style.

Description

Performing tasks such as discussions, interviews, presentations and reports using materials for reading and listening

comprehension of social and cultural topics.


“Encounter with Japanese Society and Culture” (HITUZI SYOBO)

To be announced in class Tasks

Kanji Quizzes Assignments

Participation in class Mid and final examinations

40% 10% 10% 10% 30%

Subject Category Focused Japanese Class Code 411a/ F411b


Grammar and Vocabulary 411a/ 411b Credit(s) 1

/Day(s) & Period(s)

411a 2 Wednesdays 2nd period 411b 1 Wednesdays 1st period

Instructor(s) Fukushima

Objectives

To learn intermediate Japanese grammar and vocabulary N3 level and improve skills for reading, listening, speaking and writing.

Description

1) Learn intermediate grammar, sentence patterns and expressions, and make sentences by oneself.

2) Build up vocabulary skill


N3“New Complete Master Series- The Japanese Language Proficiency Test: N3 Grammar” (3A Network)

To be announced in class

N3

Class participation Assignments


20% 20% 60%



Reading Comprehension 412a/ 412b Credit(s) 1

/Day(s) & Period(s)

412a 2 Fridays 2nd period 412b 1 Fridays 1st period

Instructor(s) Ataka

Objectives

To be able to read long sentences To understand the development of logic To understand the substance

Description

Read long sentences Learning useful expressions to understand logical structure of the discourse. Read with social and cultural background knowledge Summarize the content



Activities in class, home assignments


20%

30% 50%



Listening Comprehension 413a/ 413b Credit(s) 1

/Day(s) & Period(s)

413a 1 Thursdays 1st period 413b 2 Thursdays 2nd period

Instructor(s) Nakamura Noriko

Objectives

3002

For students who have completed level 300 or possess equivalent Japanese skills. The course aims at developing their skills to understand 2-minute-long discourses by guessing the meaning of unknown words and to summarize the discourses.

Description

1) Content comprehension practice (listening) 2) Content summarization in a notebook

constructive chart 3) Shadowing 4) Learning new vocabulary 5) Summarization


Copies will be distributed in class. Presented in class if necessary Class participation

Assignments and quizzes Mid and final examinations

20% 30% 50%



Writing 414a/ 414b Credit(s) 1

/Day(s) & Period(s)


Instructor(s) 414a Takano414b TBA

Objectives

300 For students who have completed level 300 or possess equivalent Japanese skills. The course will develop basic skills to write specialized texts, such as academic reports and research plans using intermediate grammar and vocabulary.

Description

Learning expressions necessary to write specialized sentences, such as definition, cause-effect relations and quotations

Learning differences between written and spoken words

Practicing to logically connect sentences and form paragraphs


“Japanese 2 for Foreign University and Graduate Students: Composition” (ALC Press Inc)


Assignments Final examination

20% 60% 20%

Subject Category Focused Japanese Class Code 415a/ 415b

Subject Title 415a/415b

Oral Communication 415a/415b Credit(s) 1

/Day(s) & Period(s)

415a 1 Tuesdays 1st period 415b 2 Tuesdays 2nd period

Instructor(s) Ie

Objectives

To be able to make brief presentation and/or ask and answer questions on your familiar topics. To be able to communicate with people by using suitable expressions in your daily life.

Description

Prepare and conduct an interview and/or make a presentation on familiar topics. Impromptu short speech and/or role play. Story telling. Chatting.


Handouts To be announced in class Grades will be comprehensively decided based on assignments, homework, presentation and class participation.

Subject Category Integrated Japanese Class Code I501a/I501b


Integrated Japanese 501a/501b Credit(s) 5

/Day(s) & Period(s)

501a 1 2Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 1st period, Tuesdays and Thursdays 2nd period 501b 2 1Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 2nd period, Tuesdays and Thursdays 1st period

Instructor(s) Ooki Uemura Hanazono Oka

Objectives

400 For students who have completed level 400 or possessequivalent Japanese skills. This course aims to help students learn intermediate-advanced Japanese and enhance skills for practical use.

To understand texts or conversations while thinking of the logic flow, and to explain and make comments on related issues

Description

Developing competence to read specialized booksand to listen to lectures

Reading textbooks, practicing listening, studying grammar and sentence patterns, and building vocabulary

Task for each lesson (speeches, discussions, etc) Quizzes of kanji and vocabulary

Textbook(s) Supplementary

Materials Grading

Handouts To be announced in class

Class participation 15% Assignments 25% Quizzes

10% 25% Mid- and final-term

examination: 25% each 20%

Students who are absent for more than 20 percent from class will automatically flunk the course.




/Day(s) & Period(s)

511a 2 Mondays 2nd period 511b 1 Mondays 1st period

Instructor(s) Miyajima

Objectives

400 This course is for students who have completed level 400 or possess equivalent Japanese skills. The students will learn grammatical items and vocabulary at the mid-to-upper intermediate level, in order to be able to use them in context.

Description

N3 N2N3 N2

501a/b 501

Studying intermediate-level sentence pattern JLPT level N3 N2

Learning vocabulary required for JLPT level N3 N2 Being linked to 501a/b, we will look at some

grammatical matters which appear in 501’s reading materials.


N2“New Complete Master Series- The Japanese Language Proficiency Test: N2 Grammar” (3A Network)

Handouts Activities in class,

assignments Mid and final

examination In-class performance

30%

50% 20%



Reading Comprehension 512/ 512b Credit(s) 1

/Day(s) & Period(s)


Instructor(s) Nishijima

Objectives

400 This course is for students who have completed level 400 or possess equivalent Japanese skills. The students will read and develop an ability to understand practical writings, such as social and cultural themes. The aims are:

To be able to understand the logical structure. To be able to understand main messages. To be able to read logically and look-ahead. To be able to draw necessary information from the text.

Description

To be able to use the reading strategy Review expressions and sentence patterns which show the connection between sentences and paragraphs. Practice building up a word network. Practice guessing the meaning of unlearned words. Read newspaper articles on concrete topics such as society and/or culture.


Handouts To be announced in class In class performance,

assignments Mid and final examinations

40% 60%



Listening Comprehension 513a/ 513b Credit(s) 1

/Day(s) & Period(s)


Instructor(s) Tashiro

Objectives

400 This course is designed for students who have completed level 400 or those who are in the same level. At the end of the course students should be able to listen and understand fairly long passages.

Description

1. 2. 3. 4.

1. Learning useful expressions to understand the structure of lectures

2. Understanding the topic and catching keywords 3. Understanding social and cultural knowledge of

Japan 4. Summarize the lecture presented in the class.


Handouts To be announced in class In-class performance


20% 40% 40%



Writing 514a/514b/ 511b Credit(s) 1

/Day(s) & Period(s)

514a 2 Fridays 2nd period 514b 1 Fridays 1st period

Instructor(s) TBA

Objectives

400 For students who have completed level 400 or possess equivalent Japanese skills

To develop necessary skills to write simple reports and long sentences that include abstract information

Description

Writing with knowledge of the difference between spoken and written Japanese

Logically linking paragraphs to structure a short paper


“Twelve Steps to Short Essays” by Etsuko Tomomatsu (3A Network)



20% 60% 20%



Oral Communication 515a/ 515b Credit(s) 1

/Day(s) & Period(s)

515a 2 Wednesdays 2nd period 515b 1 Wednesdays 1st period

Instructor(s) Kobayashi

Objectives

To be able to give short presentations and answer questions on social and cultural themes. To be able to talk and discuss everyday topics considering the relationship with the conversation partner.

Description

Using appropriate expression forms to a person you are talking with or an occasion.

Speaking using appropriate attitudinal expressions. Interview Japanese and report that in a plain

language. Making a speech about students’ experience and

talk about it. Listen to classmates’ conversation and speech,

then talk about what were the good points and shortcomings.


Handouts To be announced in class Assignments Class participation

Presentations

30% 40% 30%

Subject Category Integrated Japanese Class Code I601a/ I601b

Subject Title 1 601a/ 601b

Integrated Japanese 601a/ 601b Credit(s) 3

/Day(s) & Period(s)

601a 1 2 Mondays and Fridays 1st period, Wednesdays 2nd period 601b 2 1 Mondays and Fridays 2nd period, Wednesdays 1st period

Instructor(s) Ie Suzuki Ijuin

Objectives

500 For the students who have completed Level 500 or have equivalent language competency, this course is designed to enhance their performance in all four aspects by dealing with content that includes rather abstract themes so that they can handle university-level academic classes.

Description

Developing the skills to read and understandspecialized texts, read materials, and make presentations. Reading textbooks and listening to audio materials Tasks related to the class (presentations,

discussions, book-reports, etc.) Quizzes on kanji and vocabulary.

Textbook(s) Supplementary

Materials Grading

29 To be announced in class Quizzes and assignments

Tasks 4060




/Day(s) & Period(s)


Instructor(s) Fukumura

Objectives

500 For those who have completed level 500 or possess equivalent Japanese skills. To learn grammar and build vocabulary of upper intermediate and advanced levels that are necessary to study and do research at a graduate school.

Description

N2 N1Studying the advanced-level grammar and vocabulary. (JLPT level N2 and N1)


N1 “New

Complete Master Series - The Japanese

Language Proficiency Test: N1 Grammar” 3A

Network


Assignments Mid and final examinations

10% 30% 60%


Subject Title 1 612


/Day(s) & Period(s)

3 Fridays 3rd period

Instructor(s) Fukuoka

Objectives

500 For students who have completed level 500 or possess equivalent Japanese skills. To develop reading skills necessary to understand textbooks used in universities

Description

Improving reading comprehension skills through reading various types of texts (understanding content and sentence structure, forecast, logic comprehension, etc.)




Final examination

20%

45% 35%


Subject Title 1 613


/Day(s) & Period(s)

2 Thursdays 2nd period

Instructor(s) Ooki

Objectives

500 This class is for students who have finished 500 or possess equivalent Japanese skills. It aims at enhancing skills to: 1) To listen to stories thinking of their compositions. 2) To concisely organize the content of the things they

hear. 3) To be able to understand commentaries which are a

little technical, speeches, current topics.

Description

1) Understanding and summarizing what they have heard

2) Listening and repeating what they have heard 3) Discussions on the content they have heard 4) Learning new vocabulary (including quizzes)


No textbooks used Class participation

Quizzes Assignments


10% 20% 20% 50%



Writing 614a/ 614b Credit(s) 1

/Day(s) & Period(s)


Instructor(s) Utsumi

Objectives

500 For students who have completed level 500 or possess equivalent Japanese skills. The course aims to develop the students’ ability to write papers and essays required at universities.

To be able to write organized sentences that include abstract contents.

Description

Writing short sentences with styles and vocabulary appropriate to essays and reports.


“Writing Dissertations in Japanese: Revised Edition” by Nobuko Nitsu & Fujiko Sato 3A Network

Handouts Class participation

Assignments ( ) Final examination (report)

20% 30% 50%



Oral Communication 615a/ 615b Credit(s) 1

/Day(s) & Period(s)

615a 1 Wednesdays 1st period 615b 2 Wednesdays 2nd period

Instructor(s) Tashiro

Objectives

500 This course is designed for students who have completed level 500 or those who are in at the advanced level. At the end of the course students should be able to negotiate and communicate with others in complicated situations. Also, students should be able to debate, discuss, and deliver a presentation on abstract themes.

Description

1

2

Students will practice to perform the following things adequately: 1) To ask, refuse, and apologize in some complex situations through role-plays. 2) To deliver opinions with reasons in presentations, discussions, and debates.




Presentations and debates

30% 20%

50%


Subject Title 1 616

Current Japanese Studies 616 Credit(s) 1

/Day(s) & Period(s)


Instructor(s) TBA

Objectives

500

1

2

3

Aimed at students that have completed the 500 or equivalent level, learners will become able to manage the following tasks that focus on familiar current events. 1) To be able to understand the words and expressions

used to convey everyday current events. 2) To be able to listen to and read about everyday current

issues, on the news and in the newspapers, and understand the overall concepts.

3) To be able to give speeches and participate in discussion about familiar current affairs.

Description

1234

1) Study basic words and expressions 2) Listen to the news 3) Read articles in newspapers and magazines 4) Give speeches and participate in discussions


None To be announced in class


Final examination

20% 40% 40%

Subject Category Integrated Japanese Class Code I701

Subject Title 2 701

Integrated Japanese 701 Credit(s) 2

/Day(s) & Period(s)

2 , 1 Wednesdays 2nd period, Fridays 1st period

Instructor(s) Ijuin Otsu

Objectives

The course aims at improving all four Japanese language skills (writing, reading, listening, and speaking) to a level sufficient to study and conduct research successfully at Japanese universities and graduate schools, while deepening the understanding of main topics in Japanese studies.

Description

Two classes held per week. Students will take initiative and study in groups to improve their vocabulary, grammar and reading skills. Also, students are required to do summary, presentation, discussion, and write a report.


29( )

To be announced in class Assignments

Quizzes

Presentation

Final examination

10% 30% 20% 2020%


Subject Title 2 711

Grammar and Vocabulary 711 Credit(s) 1

/Day(s) & Period(s)



Objectives

600 For students who have completed level 600 or possess equivalent Japanese skills. It aims to develop the students’ vocabulary and grammar abilities that are necessary to study and research at a graduate school. To be able to use the advanced levels’ grammar and vocabulary properly in the context. To improve the grammatical skill for correction by yourself.

Description N1

Studying the advanced levels’ grammar and vocabulary (the last half of JLPT level N1)

Composing sentences, and analyzing it while considering the context


Handouts Class ParticipationAssignments


152560


Subject Title 2 712


/Day(s) & Period(s)

2 Fridays 2nd period

Instructor(s) Fukuoka

Objectives

600 The course is intended for students who have completed level 600 or possess equivalent Japanese skills. It aims to develop the students’ ability to read a wide variety of texts.

Description

Reading of difficult texts, summarizing their arguments and comprehending the authors’ intensions Carefully reading and summarizing critical essays, other essays and novels.



Activities in class, assignments

Final examination

20%

45% 35%


Subject Title 2 713


/Day(s) & Period(s)

1 Wednesdays 1st period


Objectives

This course is designed for students in advanced level. Students will enhance their ability to understand and summarize the contents of the class.

Description

1) Audit lectures to comprehend 2) Audit lectures to take notes 3) Summarize lectures that you audit



Assignments Examination

40% 40% 20%


Subject Title 2 714


/Day(s) & Period(s)


Instructor(s) Ito

Objectives

To develop the students’ ability to write papers on social topics

Description

1. 2.

1. Learning vocabulary, styles and expressions appropriate to academic writing

2. Writing reports and papers with proper structures and logical development


“Japanese for international college/graduate students 4 writing essay” (published by ALC )


Assignments Final report

20% 30% 50%


Subject Title 2 715


/Day(s) & Period(s)

2 Tuesdays 2nd period


Objectives

To be able to speak smoothly. Learn various ways of speaking. Develop an ability to communicate.

Description

Exercise for speaking smoothly Exercise for speaking effectively Oral presentation (stating one’s opinion) Discussions



Speeches and discussions

50%

50%


Subject Title 2 716


/Day(s) & Period(s)

3 Tuesdays 3rd period

Instructor(s) Utsumi

Objectives

600 A im ed at students that have com pleted the 600 or

equivalent level, learners w ill becom e able to m anage the

follow ing tasks that focus on current new s.

T o be able to fully com prehend the new s and express

one’s opinion.

T o learn the background know ledge to understand a

new s.

T o be able to cultivate a better understanding through

discussions or debates.

Description

Learn basic know ledge about Japanese politics and

econom ics

W atch T V new s

R ead articles in new spapers and m agazines

P articipate in discussions and debates


T o be announced in class

C lass participation

A ssignm ents

F inal exam ination

20%

40%

40%


Subject Title 2 718

Business Japanese 718 Credit(s) 1

/Day(s) & Period(s)

2 Thursdays 2nd period

Instructor(s)

Objectives

600

1

23

4

Aimed at students that have completed the 600 or equivalent level, learners will become able to manage the following tasks that focus on business-level Japanese: 1) To be able to use words and expressions found in a

business context. 2) To be able to converse in a variety of situations such

as requests, negotiations, etc. 3) To be able to compose business e-mails and write a

resume. 4) To be able to discuss Japanese corporate culture and

business customs.

Description 123

1) Learn basic words and expressions 2) Practice conversations through roleplay 3) Discuss Japanese corporate culture and business

customs.


Business Japanese: All-in-One Practical Exercises for Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing

To be announced in class


Final examination

20% 50% 30%


Subject Title 812

Critical Reading 812 Credit(s) 1

/Day(s) & Period(s)

1 Wednesdays 1st period

Instructor(s) TBA

Objectives

To master the skills to critically read texts and to enhance comprehension.

Description

In this class, students will experience texts of various kinds, and practice critically reading them. Also, they will do in-class activities such as group discussions and presentations related to the topics of the texts.




40% 40% 20%


Subject Title 814

Academic Writing 814 Credit(s) 1

/Day(s) & Period(s)


Instructor(s) Fukumura

Objectives

To acquire competence in writing academic reports and papers. This course is designed for students with upper advanced Japanese ability.

Description

By using texts, the course teaches students the rules of writing academic papers and thesis (quotation, summary, etc.). The students are expected to deepen consideration through discussions, and complete a paper in the field of their interest.




Final writing (academic paper, etc) and oral presentation

20%

30%

50%


Subject Title 815


/Day(s) & Period(s)

2 Tuesdays 2nd period

Instructor(s) Maeda

Objectives

MonologueTo be able to give presentations on your research with

highly specialized or topical themes. To be able to give explanations or statements fluently

to questions, using adequate expressions and vocabulary while considering listeners. DialogueTo be able to continue a conversation while speaking

fluently on every topic in every situation. To be able to convey detailed nuances of words and

use idioms and colloquial expressions.

Description

ppt 30Students will give a study or survey presentations on

a specific subject related to their field of interest or on topical themes by PPT (for approximately 30 min).

Learn to use Japanese fluently and appropriately through discussion, debate, drama, and so on.


Materials given in class To be announced in class


Presentations and discussions

30% 20%

50%


Subject Title 816


/Day(s) & Period(s)

1 Tuesdays 1st period


Objectives

Learn about current topics. Understand the backgrounds of current topics and

think about how those will affect the future events.

Description

Watching TV news programs and reading related articles from newspapers and magazines. Presentations, discussions and debates.


Firsthand data and Handouts To be distributed according to topics in class

Attendance Assignments

50% 50%


Subject Title 817

Dramas and Documentaries (Listening Comprehension) 817 Credit(s) 1

/Day(s) & Period(s)

2 Wednesdays 2nd period


Objectives

To acquire comprehensive listening competence for studies and researches in Japan

Description

Listening and understanding a wide variety of vocabulary and expression, such as specialized terms, slang, and dialects through watching TV dramas, documentaries and films.

Textbook(s) Supplementary Materials Grading Class participation

Final examination 50% 50%


Subject Title 818

Business Japanese 818 Credit(s) 1

/Day(s) & Period(s)

3 Thursdays 3rd period

Instructor(s) Ooki

Objectives

For students in Level 800 or higher, this class is designed to learn job hunting methods until they become employed as well as appropriate language and manners so that they are confident in business situations.

Description Students will learn how to respond to the situations that international students often face. They will also learn honorific terms frequently used in the business scene. They will practice entry-sheets, resumes, interviews, telephone calls, card exchanges, etc. A quiz will be given every class.



Class participation Quizzes in class


20% 30% 20% 30%


Subject Title 901

Kanji 901 Credit(s) 1

/Day(s) & Period(s)

3 Mondays 3rd period

Instructor(s) Hanazono

Objectives

N4,N3 300 To study 300 basic letters of Kanji for JLPT level N4, N3 and Methods of Studying Kanji.

Description

9/28 11:00

12016 901 902

Quizzes will be given in each class. After checking letter shapes of Kanji characters, students will do exercises and receive an explanation on the exercises.

Note 1: Sep.28 (Wed.) 11:00- placement test Students who are taking a Kanji course for the first time are required to take the test. Please check the bulletin board on the first floor for the site of the test. Note 2: Students who completed 901 in the spring quarter of 2016 may proceed to 902 without taking the placement test.

Textbook(s) Supplementary Materials Grading N4

“Kanji Master N4” (Ark Academy; Sanshu-Sha)

To be presented in class. Grades will be comprehensively decided based on examination, class participation and quizzes.

Subject Category Focused Japanese Class Code F902a/ F902b


Kanji 902a/902b Credit(s) 1

/Day(s) & Period(s)

902a/ 902b 3 Mondays 3rd period

Instructor(s) 902a Utsumi 902b kan

Objectives

N3 To master Kanji for the first half of JLPT level N3 To be able to read and understand the meaning of words using newly learned Kanji and to be able to write the Kanji

Description

9/28 11:00

1

2016 901 902

Preparation of textbook before class Quizzes in each class to master Kanji Text books will be instructed in class

Note 1: Sep.28 (Wed.) 11:00- placement test Students who are taking a Kanji course for the first time are required to take the test. Please check the bulletin board on the first floor for the site of the test.Note 2: Students who completed 901 in the spring quarter of 2016 may proceed to 902 without taking the placement test.



To be announced in class Grades will be comprehensively decided based on exams, class participation and quizzes.

Subject Category Focused Japanese Class Code F903a/ F903b


Kanji 903a/903b Credit(s) 1

/Day(s) & Period(s)

903a/ 903b 3 Mondays 3rd period

Instructor(s) 903a Kaneko 903b Fukumura

Objectives N2 To master Kanji of JLPT level N2

Description

9/28 11:00

1

2016 901 902

Preparation of textbook before class Quizzes in each class to master Kanji Text books will be instructed in class




To be announced in class Grades will be comprehensively decided based on exams and class participation.


Subject Title 904

Kanji 904 Credit(s) 1

/Day(s) & Period(s)

3 Mondays 3rd period


Objectives

N1 To master Kanji of JLPT level N1

Description

9/28 11:00

1

2016 901 902

Preparation of textbook before class Quizzes in each class to master Kanji Learning how to write and read Kanji, as well as reading sample sentences to study how to use the Kanji in words





Quizzes Mid and final

examinations

30% 10%

60%


Subject Title 911

Japanese Pronunciation 911 Credit(s) 1

/Day(s) & Period(s)



Objectives 500To master Japanese pronunciation For students who have completed level 500 or possess equivalent Japanese skills

Description

Studying the rhythm, pause, intonation, and accents, etc. of Japanese


“Japanese Pronunciation Lessons for Communication” by Toda Takako (3A Network)

To be announced in class Grades will be comprehensively decided based on class activities, assignments and presentations.

8:30subject category focused japanese class code f115 subject title 115 oral communication 115...

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