Through watching entertainment/educational TV programs (using audio-visual material), we will learn traditional Japanese culture, modern lifestyle, and underlying values of the Japanese people. Also, we will practice improving listening skills at the intermediate level.
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.
It is recommended that each student set one's own goal on an understanding of the culture and language of Japan and to achieve that goal by deepening one's study.
audio-visual material, culture, lifestyle, sense of values, Japanese in real life
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
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 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 | |
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Class 1 | Orientation, Tokyo station -- restored gateway to Tokyo (entertainment) | mastering today's vocabulary, writing an essay on the scenes watched today with keywords |
Class 2 | Finding Edo in contemporary Tokyo — sites in Ukiyoe (entertainment) | mastering today's vocabulary, writing an essay on the scenes watched today with keywords |
Class 3 | Japanese corporate culture -- significance of lunch time (workplace) | mastering today's vocabulary, writing an essay on the scenes watched today with keywords |
Class 4 | Attitude toward one’s job – new to the job, but still a professional! (workplace) | mastering today's vocabulary, writing an essay on the scenes watched today with keywords |
Class 5 | Introduction to basic Japanese manners – conduct in formal situations (social custom) | mastering today's vocabulary, writing an essay on the scenes watched today with keywords |
Class 6 | Introduction to traditional Japanese confectionery – sweet and clever hospitality (food culture) | mastering today's vocabulary, writing an essay on the scenes watched today with keywords |
Class 7 | Review, Final exam. | measuring the achievement of objectives |
Class 8 | Feedback | discussing the opinions about video |
The instructor will provide all the material needed for class.
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Evaluation Standards: You will need 60% to pass the course. Attendance rate of 70% is mandatory. Evaluation: Grades will be decided based on assignments (20%) and final exam(80%).
No prerequisite. Only international students who have an intermediate level of Japanese skills.
You must reserve your seat of this class in advance using Japanese class online system (http://js.ila.titech.ac.jp/~web). You will not be allowed to attend the course without your reservation.