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- Japanese language and culture courses
- Instructor(s)
- Saito Chigusa Yamamoto Hilofumi
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Intensive ()
- Group
- B
- Course number
- LAJ.T301
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2016
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2016/4/27
- Lecture notes updated
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- Language used
- Japanese
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Course description and aims
This course is aimed at first-time learners of the Japanese language. Students will learn the basic of Japanese grammar and vocabulary for everyday situations and become capable of having a conversation. This course also provides some information about Japanese culture and society.
Student learning outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
・Understand basic Japanese structure, grammar and vocabulary and will be able to use it on a daily basis.
・Speak in Japanese about daily activities including greetings, self-introduction, words for daily goods, time and place, express opinions and comments using simple sentences.
Keywords
Japanese, basic level, beginner, conversation, communication
Competencies that will be developed
| Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Class flow
Students will gain knowledge of basic Japanese language structures and words to promote language proficiency. To prepare for class, students should read the course schedule and check up on new terms. Towards the end of every class, students are given assignments and are expected to turn it in in the next class.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Unit1 Introducing yourself (phrase 1 and 2) | Greetings and numbers(1-10),Self-introduction |
| Class 2 | Unit1 Introducing yourself (phrase 3) | I like… |
| Class 3 | Unit2 Asking for directions | "arimasuka" |
| Class 4 | Unit3 Shopping （phrase1 and 2) | How much?, numbers (10-10000) |
| Class 5 | Unit3 Shopping (phrase 3 and 4) | "- kudasai", adjectives |
| Class 6 | Unit4 Convenience stores and restaurants | "-onegaishimasu" |
| Class 7 | Unit4 Convenience stores and restaurants, Review(Unit1-4) | |
| Class 8 | Unit5 Asking permission | "V-temo iidesuka" |
| Class 9 | Unit6 Making requests | "V-te kudasai" |
| Class 10 | Unit7 Transportation | "doyatte", "donokurai" |
| Class 11 | Unit8 Talking about plans and activities | "V-masho", verb past tense, "V-tai desu" |
| Class 12 | Unit9 Talking about impressions | "Do desuka", "Do deshitaka", adjectives |
| Class 13 | Unit11 Making a small talk, Unit 12 Invitations (Phrase 1) | "V-masen ka" |
| Class 14 | Review (Unit 5-8 and 10-11), Making a small conversation | |
| Class 15 | Review and examination |
Textbook(s)
Ogata Yukiko, Sumitani Kana, Hidari Yasuko and Watanabe Yukiko "NIHONGO FUN & EASY Survival Japanese Conversation for Beginners" ASK, ISBN-13: 978-4872177213, ￥1900+tax
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None required
Assessment criteria and methods
1) Daily Performance in Class 20%
2) Assignment 20％
2) Final Examination 60%
Related courses
- LAJ.T302： Survival Japanese 2
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
First time learners of Japanese language. This is an intensive course for exchange students. Only students who have signed up in advanced are able to register.
