IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)

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

Vicky Ann RICHINGS

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)
Attached documents
Year 2024
Class code K5708
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
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 course is content-based with a focus on Japanese culture and is designed to help students develop their reading comprehension and presentation skills in Japanese. Through close readings of the class material, students will enhance their critical reading and socio-cultural skills and learn how to express their opinions and thoughts more creatively.

Goal

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
1. enhance their reading comprehension through close reading,
2. understand and critically evaluate written texts,
3. formulate and present 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 reading, while also including class time for discussions. At the end of the semester, students will prepare a project and deliver a presentation on a chosen topic.
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]:Theme 1: Inner and outer circle

Distinguishing Uchi-Soto

3[対面/face to face]:Theme 2: Perceptions

Self-consciousness and behavioral principle

4[対面/face to face]:Theme 3: Consideration

Consideration toward others

5[対面/face to face]:Theme 4: Relationships

Comprehension and interpersonal relationships

6[対面/face to face]:Theme 5: Moderation

Personal expressions and humbleness

7[対面/face to face]:Theme 6: Spiritualism

Willpower and spiritualism

8[対面/face to face]:Theme 7: Cultural values

Japanese values and ideals

9[対面/face to face]:My Project (1)

Critical reading

10[対面/face to face]:My Project (2)

Research topic and objective

11[対面/face to face]:My Project (3)

Presentation preparation

12[対面/face to face]:Presentations (1)

Presentations and discussions

13[対面/face to face]:Presentations (2)

Presentations and discussions

14[対面/face to face]:Review

Presentation feedback and
review of the course

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

Students should do the weekly readings and submit assignments on time. Students must also be willing to join the class discussions. At the end of the semester, students will prepare a project and deliver a presentation on a chosen topic. 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:
『[改訂新版] 日本人の心がわかる日本語 』アスク出版
『クローズアップ日本事情15 ― 日本語で学ぶ社会と文化』ジャパンタイムズ
『マンガで学ぶ日本語表現と日本文化―多辺田家が行く!!』アルク

References

『マンガで学ぶ日本語表現と日本文化―多辺田家が行く!!』アルク、創作集団 にほんご、2,200円+税
『クローズアップ日本事情15 ― 日本語で学ぶ社会と文化』ジャパンタイムズ、佐々木瑞枝(著)、2,750円 税込

Grading criteria

Students will be assessed on their active participation throughout the semester.
Class contribution 20%, weekly assignments 40%, presentation 20%, final report 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.