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- Liberal arts and basic science courses
- Academic unit or major
- Japanese language and culture courses
- Instructor(s)
- Saito Chigusa
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Fri3-4(すずかけ台G1-518)
- Group
- D
- Course number
- LAJ.T431
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2016
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2016/4/27
- Lecture notes updated
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- Language used
- Japanese
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Course description and aims
This class is for students who have already completed the intermediate 2 level. Through watching entertainment/educational programs on TV (or other audio-visual material), we will learn traditional Japanese culture, modern lifestyle, and underlying values of the Japanese people. In addition, we will practice listening skills.
Student learning outcomes
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Enrich life in Japan by understanding both external and internal aspects of Japanese culture.
2. Develop appropriate listening skills of spoken Japanese used in real life
The most important thing is that after 7weeks, each of you will have achieved your own goal and will feel your understanding of culture and language of Japan has deepened.
Keywords
audio-visual material, culture, lifestyle, sense of values, Japanese in real life
Competencies that will be developed
| Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Class flow
We will watch a DVD which highlights one topic at a class. Initially, focus on grasping a general idea of the whole story, rather than understanding every single word you hear. Handouts will help you with precise comprehension. On the other hand, maintain your own viewpoint while watching, because sometimes there is no simple right answer as with a “listening quiz”. You are encouraged to share your opinions on the topic. Homework will be assigned.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Orientation and placement test | |
| Class 2 | Bento: a big message in a small container | mastering today's vocabulary; writing an essay "Bento." |
| Class 3 | Tracing Edo in contemporary Tokyo: sights in Ukiyoe | mastering today's vocabulary; writing an essay "Edo in Tokyo." |
| Class 4 | Hot spring culture: it’s more than just “bathing” | mastering today's vocabulary; writing an essay "Onsen." |
| Class 5 | Unique training programs: corporate culture | mastering today's vocabulary; writing an essay "Shain kenshu." |
| Class 6 | Introduction to basic Japanese business manners 1 | how to deal with visitors |
| Class 7 | Introduction to basic Japanese business manners 2 | mastering the basic rules of name card exchange. |
| Class 8 | Review and test. |
Textbook(s)
Not specified.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Not specified.
Assessment criteria and methods
You will need 60% to pass the course. Attendance 70%, Assignments 20% and final test 80%.
Related courses
- LAJ.T432 : Topic Oriented Japanese 32
- LAJ.J423 : Intermediate Japanese 3
- LAJ.J424 : Intermediate Japanese 4
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
No prerequisite. Only for international students who have near intermediate level of Japanese skills.
