IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)

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LANj100CB(日本語 / Japanese language education 100)
Japanese Seminar A

Vicky Ann RICHINGS

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)
Attached documents
Year 2024
Class code K5707
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 水2/Wed.2
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 class aims to help students achieve reading and writing fluency in Japanese. Students will be exposed to a variety of reading materials and writing tasks to enhance their reading and writing skills.

Goal

By the end of the course, students should be able to do the following:
1. write stylistically adequate sentences,
2. read and understand more advanced texts,
3. formulate their opinions and arguments with confidence.

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 introduction of reading strategies and specific writing rules in Japanese, followed by reading and writing practice.
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]:Unit 1: Styles

Spoken and written styles

3[対面/face to face]:Unit 2: Expressions

Formal expressions

4[対面/face to face]:Unit 3: Sentence structure

Structure and coherence

5[対面/face to face]:Unit 4: Sentence structure

Making connections

6[対面/face to face]:Unit 5: Academic writing

Writing academic papers

7[対面/face to face]:Unit 6: Paragraph writing

Writing short paragraphs

8[対面/face to face]:Unit 7: Summarizing

Summarizing short and longer texts

9[対面/face to face]:Unit 8: Expository writing

Writing fiction vs nonfiction

10[対面/face to face]:Unit 9: Opinion writing

Opinions and argumentations

11[対面/face to face]:Unit 10: Creative writing

Introduction to creative writing

12[対面/face to face]:Creative reading and writing (1)

Free writing practice

13[対面/face to face]:Creative reading and writing (2)

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. Students should also submit weekly writing 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:
『小論文への12のステップ 中級日本語学習者対象』スリーエーネットワーク
『Good Writingへのパスポート 読み手と構成を意識した日本語ライティング』くろしお出版
『留学生と日本人学生のためのレポート・論文表現ハンドブック』東京大学出版会

References

『留学生と日本人学生のためのレポート・論文表現ハンドブック』二通信子他(著)、東京大学出版会、2,500 円+税

Grading criteria

Students will be assessed on their active participation throughout the semester.
Class contribution 20%, weekly reading and writing assignments 60%, final writing assignment 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 writing skills.