IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)

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LANj100CB(日本語 / Japanese language education 100)
Japanese Communication ⅠA

Vicky Ann RICHINGS

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)
Attached documents
Year 2024
Class code K5701
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 水1/Wed.1
Class Type
Campus 多摩 / Tama
Classroom name 216
Grade 1~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Category General Education Courses/総合教育科目
Tama Campus General Education Courses/多摩総合教育科目
Faculty Sponsored Department Economics

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Outline and objectives

This course is designed for intermediate-level learners of Japanese and aims to develop communication skills through the application of the learned content. In this course, students will engage in practice activities that approximate real-life interaction while enhancing their grammar knowledge.

Goal

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
1. use a wider range of vocabulary and grammatical forms,
2. incorporate new sentence patterns in daily conversations,
3. communicate more effectively.

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

IGESS Dipromapolicy DP3/DP5

Default language used in class

日本語 / Japanese

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

Each class will focus on the review of basic sentence patterns, followed by repetition of phrase-based exercises and conversation practice. In addition, opportunities will be provided for students to engage with authentic materials to expand their Japanese language skills.
This class will also make effective use of technology.
Feedback will be conducted through Hoppii and/or during class.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1[対面/face to face]:Orientation

Course guidance and introductions

2[対面/face to face]:Session 1

Expressions and grammar (1)

3[対面/face to face]:Session 2

Conversation practice (1)

4[対面/face to face]:Authentic materials

Education

5[対面/face to face]:Session 3

Expressions and grammar (2)

6[対面/face to face]:Session 4

Conversation practice (2)

7[対面/face to face]:Authentic materials

Language

8[対面/face to face]:Session 5

Expressions and grammar (3)

9[対面/face to face]:Session 6

Conversation practice (3)

10[対面/face to face]:Authentic materials

Technology

11[対面/face to face]:Session 7

Expressions and grammar (4)

12[対面/face to face]:Session 8

Conversation practice (4)

13[対面/face to face]:Presentations

Presentations

14[対面/face to face]:Review

Presentation feedback and review of the course

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Students must be willing to participate actively in class. They should also be prepared for the weekly quizzes and submit assignments on time. The average study time for this class is 4 hours.

Textbooks

Students should wait to purchase any textbook.
The textbook for this course will be chosen during the first orientation class.
Possible textbook examples are:
『上級へのとびら これで身につく文法力』くろしお出版
『Nihongo FUN & EASY II Basic grammar for Conversation』アスク出版
『日本人がよく使う日本語会話お決まり表現180』Jリサーチ出版

References

『日本人がよく使う日本語会話お決まり表現180』清ルミ(著)、Jリサーチ出版、1,600円+税

Grading criteria

Class contribution 30%, weekly quizzes and assignments 50%, presentation 20%
-Students are expected to attend all classes.
-Students are responsible for meeting all deadlines as set by the course instructor.
-Assignments will not be accepted for evaluation if submitted more than seven working days late.
-More than four absences will result in a failing grade.

Changes following student comments

N/A

Others

The class schedule is subject to change. Changes to the schedule will be announced in advance.
This course is for IGESS students (second year or above) with the main focus being the improvement of their Japanese skills.