2017/2/232017/1/17 8:30 Mizushina Rm.308 Rm.308Kawachi Rm.308 Miyajima Kawachi Rm.308 Fujimori Rm.308 Nishijima Rm.201 Hayashi Rm.201 Oka Rm.201 Oka Rm.201 Nakazawa Rm.201 Rm.213Kaneko

2017/2/23

8:30

308 308 308 308 308

201 201 201 201 201

213 213 213 213 213

302 302 302 302

107 107 107 107 107

10:00 217 217 217

10:10

308 308 308 308 308

201 201 201 201 201

213 213 213 213 213

302 302 302 302

107 107 107 107 107

217 217 217 217

307 307 307 307

308 201 201 201 217

201 302 302 217

217 307 307

217

1

3

2

2017/1/17

8:30

Mizushina Rm.308 Kawachi Rm.308 Miyajima Rm.308 Kawachi Rm.308 Fujimori Rm.308

Nishijima Rm.201 Hayashi Rm.201 Oka Rm.201 Oka Rm.201 Nakazawa Rm.201

Kaneko Rm.213 Maeda Rm.213 Fujimura Rm.213 Fujimura Rm.213 Uemura Rm.213

Ataka Rm.214 Kudo Rm.214 Kudo Rm.214 Otsu Rm.214 Ishida Rm.214

Ie Rm.302 Fukushima Rm.302 Nakamura Rm.302 Maeda Rm.302

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

Ito Rm.107 Suzuki Rm.107 Kawachi Rm.107 Tashiro Rm.107 Fukumura Rm.107

Integrated Japanese 601a Integrated Japanese 601b Integrated Japanese 601a

Ie Rm.216 Suzuki Rm.216 Utsumi Rm.407 Ijuin Rm.216

Tashiro Rm.407 Miyajima Rm.407

10:00 Kumada Rm.217 Kumada Rm.217 Otsu Rm.217

10:10

Mizushina Rm.308 Kawachi Rm.308 Miyajima Rm.308 Kawachi Rm.308 Fujimori Rm.308

Nishijima Rm.201 Hayashi Rm.201 Oka Rm.201 Oka Rm.201 Nakazawa Rm.201

Kan Rm.213 Kaneko Rm.213 Kumada Rm.213 Kumada Rm.213 Uemura Rm.213

Ataka Rm.214 Kudo Rm.214 Kudo Rm.214 Otsu Rm.214 Ishida Rm.214

Ie Rm.302 Fukushima Rm.302 Nakamura Rm.302 Maeda Rm.302

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

Ito Rm.107 Nishijima Rm.107 Kawachi Rm.107 Tashiro Rm.107 Fukumura Rm.107

Integrated Japanese 601b Integrated Japanese 601a Integrated Japanese 601b

Ie Rm.216 Oka Rm.216 Suzuki Rm.216 Ooki Rm.216 Ijuin Rm.216

Tashiro Rm.407 Utsumi Rm.407 Miyajima Rm.407

Fukushima Rm.217 Ijuin Rm.217 Hayashi Rm.217 Fukuoka Rm.217

Critical Reading 812

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

12:40

Ataka Rm.308 Fujimori Rm.201 Kan Rm.201 Hayashi Rm.201 Fukuoka Rm.217

Hanazono Rm.201 Nishijima Rm.302 Takano Rm.302 Utsumi Rm.217

Utsumi/ Kan Rm.213/ 214 Utsumi Rm.217 Nakamura Rm.307 Ooki Rm.307

Kaneko/ Fukumura Rm.215/ 216

14:10 Fukushima Rm.217

Kanji 904

Japanese Pronunciation 911 Business Japanese 818

Kanji 901 Writing 414b

Reading Comprehension 612

1

3

Academic Writing 814 Oral Communication 815 Dramas and Documentaries 817

Oral Communication 115 Writing 214 Writing 114Oral Communication 215

Current Japanese Studies 716

Writing 414a Business Japanese 718

Reading Comprehension 512b Oral Communication 515a Listening Comprehension 513bWriting 514a


Kanji 902a/ 902b

Kanji 903a/ 903b


Grammar and Vocabulary 611b

Listening Comprehension 613

Oral Communication 615b Writing 614b Grammar and Vocabulary 611a

Grammar and Vocabulary 711 Oral Communication 715Integrated Japanese 701


Oral Communication 615a

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 Integrated Japanese 501b

Grammar and Vocabulary 511a

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

Integrated Japanese 301

Integrated Japanese 401a

Integrated Japanese 501a Integrated Japanese 501b

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

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

Oral Communication 315 Integrated Japanese 301Integrated Japanese 301

MON TUE WED THU FRI

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

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


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


2


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



Intensive Japanese 100

Grammar and Vocabulary 311 Integrated Japanese 301 Writing 314

Writing 714 Integrated Japanese 701

Writing 614a

Subject Category

Intensive Japanese

Class Code 30-S1301

Subject Title A -1

Japanese: Integrated-1

Course Credit 10

Title 100


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Day(s) & Period(s)

1-2 1-2 1-2

1-2 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: Mizushina, Tuesdays and Thursdays: Kawachi, Wednesdays: Miyajima, Fridays: Fujimori

Objectives

4

To acquire basic Japanese competence in speaking,

listening, reading and writing

Description

1)

2)

3)

4) 300

5)

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

2016

“Elementary Japanese for Academic Purposes, vol. & ” 2016 Version (Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Press)

Participation and

Presentation

Activities in class,

Kanji quizzes, assignments

Mid and final examinations

20%

20%

60%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1331

Subject Title A -1

Japanese: Writing-1

Course Credit 1

Title 114

Writing 114

/

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


Handouts

To be announced in class

Class participation

Assignments

50%

50%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1339

Subject Title A -1

Japanese: Oral Communication-1

Course Credit 1

Title 115

Oral Communication 115

/

Day(s) & Period(s) 3 Tuesdays 3rd period

Instructor(s) Fujimori

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 30-S1302

Subject Title A -2


Course Credit 10

Title 200


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Day(s) & Period(s)

1-2 1-2 1-2

1-2 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: Nishijima, Tuesdays: Hayashi, Wednesdays and Thursdays: Oka, 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 2

4) Learning kanji

5) Surveying and making presentations on familiar topics


“Elementary Japanese for

Academic Purposes, vol. ”

Copies will be distributed in class. 55 2

“Getting to the Intermediate Level”


Class participation

Assignments

Presentation


10%

20%

10%

60%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1332

Subject Title A -2

Japanese: Writing-2

Course Credit 1

Title 214

Writing 214

/

Day(s) & Period(s) 3 Wednesdays 3rd period

Instructor(s) (KAN)

Objectives

100

For students who have completed level 100 or possess

equivalent Japanese skills. At the end of the course

students should be able to write essays about familiar

topics and to know about Japanese basic essay

structure.

Description

Students will write the following essay topics:

Introducing yourself

Introducing your hometown

Describing the place you have visited

Expressing your opinion on likes and dislikes


H andouts

T o be announced in class

C lass participation

A ssignm ents

Final exam ination

20%

60%

20%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1340

Subject Title A -2


Course Credit 1

Title 215


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Day(s) & Period(s) 3 Mondays 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.




Class participation

Assignments

Presentation

30%

20%

50%

Subject Category

Integrated Japanese

Class Code 30-S1303

Subject Title A -3


Course Credit 5

Title 301


/

Day(s) & Period(s)

1 2 1 1 1

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

Instructor(s) Kaneko Fujimura Uemura

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)


Class Participation

Activities in class, assignments Quizzes


10% 10% 20% 60%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese 300

Class Code 30-S1310

Subject Title A -3

Japanese: Grammar and Vocabulary-3

Course Credit 1

Title 311

Grammar and Vocabulary 311

/

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 Japanese

vocabulary


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 Category


Class Code 30-S1317

Subject Title A -3

Japanese: Reading Comprehension-3

Course Credit 1

Title 312


/

Day(s) & Period(s) 2 Thursdays 2nd 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


Class participation

Activities

in class, assignments, and reading-sheets

Examinations

30%

40%

30%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1325

Subject Title A -3

Japanese: Listening Comprehension -3

Course Credit 1

Title 313


/

Day(s) & Period(s) 2 Wednesdays 2nd period


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


Handouts

Class participation

Final examination

Assignments

10%

60%

30%

Subject Category


Class Code 30-S1333

Subject Title A -3

Japanese: Writing-3

Course Credit 1

Title 314

Writing 314

/

Day(s) & Period(s) 2 Fridays 2nd period

Instructor(s) Uemura

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


Class participation

Assignments

Final examination

20%

60%

20%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1341

Subject Title A -3


Course Credit 1

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


Handouts


Class participation

Assignments

Presentation

30%

20%

50%

Subject Category

Integrated Japanese

Class Code 30-S1304

Subject Title A -4


Course Credit 5

Title 401a/ 401b

Integrated Japanese 401a/ 401b

/

Day(s) & Period(s)

401a 1 2

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

401b 2 1

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

Instructor(s) Ataka 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)


Tasks Kanji Quizzes

Assignments Participation in class


40% 10% 10% 10% 30%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1311

Subject Title A -4


Course Credit 1

Title 411a/ 411b

Grammar and Vocabulary 411a/ 411b

/

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)

N3


Class participation

Assignments

Quizzes


20%

20%

10%

50%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1318

Subject Title A -4


Course Credit 1

Title 412a/ 412b

Reading Comprehension 412a/ 412b

/

Day(s) & Period(s)

412a 2 Fridays 2nd period

412b 1 Fridays 1st period

Instructor(s) Maeda

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


15


Class participation


home assignments


20%

30%

50%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1326

Subject Title A -4


Course Credit 1

Title 413a/ 413b

Listening Comprehension 413a/ 413b

/

Day(s) & Period(s)

413a 1 Thursdays 1st period

413b 2 Thursdays 2nd period

Instructor(s) Nakamura Noriko

Objectives

300

2

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


20%

30%

50%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1334

Subject Title A -4

Japanese: Writing-4

Course Credit 1

Title 414a/ 414b

Writing 414a/ 414b

/

Day(s) & Period(s)

414a 3 Tuesdays 3rd period

414b 3 Wednesdays 3rd period

Instructor(s)

414a Nishijima

414b Takano

Objectives

300


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


2

“Japanese 2 for Foreign University and

Graduate Students: Composition” (ALC

Press Inc)


Class participation

Assignments

Final examination

20%

60%

20%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1342

Subject Title A -4


Course Credit 1

Title 415a/ 415b

Oral Communication 415a/ 415b

/

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


Grades will be comprehensively decided based on

assignments, homework, presentation and class

participation.

Subject Category

Integrated Japanese

Class Code 30-S1305

Subject Title A -5


Course Credit 5

Title 501a/ 501b


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Day(s) & Period(s)

501a 1 2

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

501b 2 1

Mondays, 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 possess equivalent 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 books and 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


Handouts


Class participation 15% Assignments 15%

Quizzes 10% 30% Mid- and final-term

examination: 30% each 20%

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

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1312

Subject Title A -5


Course Credit 1

Title 511a/ 511b


/

Day(s) & Period(s)



Instructor(s) Fukumura

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 N2

N3 N2

Studying intermediate-level sentence pattern JLPT

level N3 N2

Learning vocabulary required for JLPT level N3 N2


N2

“New Complete Master Series- The

Japanese Language Proficiency Test:

N2 Grammar” (3A Network)

Handouts


assignments

Mid and final

examination


30%

50%

20%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1319

Subject Title A -5


Course Credit 1

Title 512a/ 512b

Reading Comprehension 512a/ 512b

/

Day(s) & Period(s)

512a 1 Tuesdays 1st period

512b 2 Tuesdays 2nd period

Instructor(s)

512a Suzuki

512b 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:

Understand the structure of sentences Understand the main message of the author Estimate the flow of the passage while reading 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


In class performance,

assignments


40%

60%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1327

Subject Title A -5


Course Credit 1

Title 513a/ 513b

Listening Comprehension 513a/ 513b

/

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




20%

40%

40%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1335

Subject Title A -5

Japanese: Writing-5

Course Credit 1

Title 514a/ 514b

Writing 514a/ 514b

/

Day(s) & Period(s)

514a 2 Mondays 2nd period

514b 1 Mondays 1st period

Instructor(s) Ito

Objectives

400


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


12

“Twelve Steps to Short Essays” by

Etsuko Tomomatsu (3A Network)


Class participation

Assignments

Final examination

20%

60%

20%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1343

Subject Title A -5


Course Credit 1

Title 515a/ 515b


/

Day(s) & Period(s)

515a 2 Wednesdays 2nd period

515b 1 Wednesdays 1st period

Instructor(s) Kawachi

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


Assignments

Class participation

Presentations

30%

40%

30%

Subject Category

Integrated Japanese

Class Code 30-S1306

Subject Title A -6


Course Credit 3

Title 1 601a/ 601b


/

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 students who have completed level 500 or have

equivalent Japanese level. This class aims to boost all

four skills in order to acquire the academic skills

necessary at university.

Description

+

Activities for reading slightly technical text,

understanding its content, reading related text, and

brushing up oral presentation skills

Reading text (and using audio)

Tasks related to the class (presentations,

discussions, book-reports, etc.)

Quizzes on kanji and vocabulary

Textbook(s) Supplementary

Materials Grading

29


Quizzes

Tasks and assignments

40

60

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1313

Subject Title A -6


Course Credit 1

Title 1 611a/ 611b


/

Day(s) & Period(s)



Instructor(s) Miyajima

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 N1

Studying 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


Class participation

Assignments


30%

10%

60%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1320

Subject Title A -6


Course Credit 1

Title 1 612


/

Day(s) & Period(s) 3 Fridays 3rd period

Instructor(s) Fukuoka

Objectives

500


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.)


Handouts


Class participation


assignments

Final examination

20%

45%

35%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1328

Subject Title A -6


Course Credit 1

Title 1 613


/


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 the listening material and

summarizing

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%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1336

Subject Title A -6

Japanese: Writing-6

Course Credit 1

Title 1 614a/ 614b

Writing 614a/ 614b

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Day(s) & Period(s)



Instructor(s) Utsumi

Objectives

500


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%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1344

Subject Title A -6


Course Credit 1

Title 1 615a/ 615b


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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 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.


Handouts


Class participation Assignments

Presentations and debates

30% 20% 50%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1350

Subject Title A -1

Japanese: Current Japanese Studies-1

Course Credit 1

Title 1 616


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Day(s) & Period(s) 2 Tuesdays 2nd periods

Instructor(s) Oka

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

1

2

3

4

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



Final report & presentation

20% 40% 40%

Subject Category

Integrated Japanese

Class Code 30-S1307

Subject Title A -7


Course Credit 2

Title 2 701


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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


Assignments

Quizzes

Discussion

Debating

Presentation

Final examination

10%

30%

10%

20%

10

20%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1314

Subject Title A -7


Course Credit 1

Title 2 711

Grammar and Vocabulary 711

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Objectives

600


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 b

y 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 Participation

Assignments


15

25

60

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1321

Subject Title A -7


Course Credit 1

Title 2 712


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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 and summarizing critical reviews, essays, and

novels

Grasping the content and message of texts

Clarifying the author’s argument by reconstructing a

text or part of a text using your own words

Making critical comments on the author’s argument

(When reading a novel) observing the emotions of

the characters


Handouts


Class participation


assignments

Final examination

20%

45%

35%

Subject Category


Class Code 30-S1329

Subject Title A -7


Course Credit 1

Title 2 713


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Day(s) & Period(s) 1 Thursdays 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


Handouts


Class participation

Assignments

Examination

40%

40%

20%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1337

Subject Title A -7

Japanese: Writing-7

Course Credit 1

Title 2 714

Writing 714

/

Day(s) & Period(s) 1 Wednesdays 1st period


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 )


Class participation

Assignments

Final report

20%

30%

50%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1345

Subject Title A -7


Course Credit 1

Title 2 715


/


Instructor(s) Hayashi

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


Handouts


Class participation

Speeches

and discussions

50%

50%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1351

Subject Title A -2

Japanese: Current Japanese Studies-2

Course Credit 1

Title 2 716


/

Day(s) & Period(s) 3 Tuesdays 3rd period


Objectives

600

Aimed at students that have completed the 600 or

equivalent level, learners will become able to manage

the following tasks that focus on current news.

To be able to fully comprehend the news and express

one’s opinion.

To learn the background knowledge to understand a

news.

To be able to cultivate a better understanding

through discussions or debates.

Description

Learn basic knowledge about Japanese politics

and economics

Watch TV news

Read articles in newspapers and magazines

Participate in discussions and debates




Final examination

20% 40% 40%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1347

Subject Title A -1

Japanese: Business Japanese -1

Course Credit 1

Title 2 718

Business Japanese 718

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Objectives

600

1

2 3

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

1

2

3

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


Class participation

Assignments

Final examination

20%

50%

30%

Subject Category


Class Code 30-S1322

Subject Title A -8


Course Credit 1

Title 812

Critical Reading 812

/


Instructor(s) Otsu

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.




Class participation

Assignments

Final examination

40%

40%

20%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1338

Subject Title A -8

Japanese: Writing-8

Course Credit 1

Title 814

Academic Writing 814

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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.). Students will write an academic paper

on a topic of their choice. They will deepen their

knowledge on academic writing through class

discussions. They will revise their writing and complete

their papers.



Class participation


assignments

Final writing (academic

paper, etc) and oral presentation

20%

30%

50%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1346

Subject Title A -8


Course Credit 1

Title 815


/

Day(s) & Period(s) 2 Tuesdays 2nd period

Instructor(s) Maeda

Objectives

Monologue To 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. Dialogue To 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 30

Students 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



Presentations and discussions

30% 20% 50%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1330

Subject Title A -8


Course Credit 1

Title 817

Dramas and Documentaries (Listening Comprehension) 817

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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.


Class participation

Final examination

50%

50%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1348

Subject Title A -2

Japanese: Business Japanese -2

Course Credit 1

Title 818

Business Japanese 818

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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 deal with real-life situations that

people encounter while job-hunting or working in Japan,

and learn necessary vocabulary and phrases. They will

experience activities such as CV-writing, interviews,

business calls, and exchange of business cards. They will

also hold discussions on situations where a conflict of

views may occur between Japanese and foreign

employees. Quizzes are scheduled for each class.


Handouts


Class participation Quizzes in class

Assignments Final examination

20% 30% 20% 30%

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1353

Subject Title A -1

Japanese: Kanji -1

Course Credit 1

Title 901

Kanji 901

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Instructor(s) Hanazono

Objectives

N4 300

To study 300 basic letters of Kanji for JLPT level N4

and Methods of Studying Kanji.

Description

4/3 11:00

1

2016 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: April.3 (Mon.) 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 fall quarter of 2016 may proceed to 902 without taking the placement test.


N4

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

To be presented in class.


examination, class participation and quizzes.

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1354

Subject Title A -2

Japanese: Kanji -2

Course Credit 1

Title 902a/ 902b

Kanji 902a/ 902b

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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

4/3 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: April.3 (Mon.) 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 fall quarter of 2016 may proceed to 902 without taking the placement test.


N3

“Kanji Master N3” (Ark Academy;

Sanshu-Sha)



exams, class participation and quizzes.

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1355

Subject Title A -3

Japanese: Kanji -3

Course Credit 1

Title 903a/ 903b

Kanji 903a/ 903b

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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

4/3 11:00

1

2016 902 903

Preparation of textbook before class

Quizzes in each class to master Kanji

Text books will be instructed in class



N2


Sanshu-Sha)



exams and class participation.

Subject Category

Focused Japanese

Class Code 30-S1356

Subject Title A -4

Japanese: Kanji -4

Course Credit 1

Title 904

Kanji 904

/



Objectives

N1

To master Kanji of JLPT level N1

Description

4/3 11:00

1

2016 903 904

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



N1


Sanshu-Sha)


Class participation

Quizzes


30%

10%

60%

Subject Category Focused Japanese Class Code 30-S1357

Subject Title A

Japanese: Pronunciation Course Credit 1

Title 911

Japanese Pronunciation 911

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Day(s) & Period(s) 3 Wednesdays 3rd period


Objectives

500

To master Japanese pronunciation


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.

Documents

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