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- Japanese language and culture courses
- Instructor(s)
- Saito Chigusa
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Tue5-6(W113)
- Group
- 3QA
- Course number
- LAJ.T445
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2019
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2019/4/8
- Lecture notes updated
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- Language used
- Japanese
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Course description and aims
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.
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.
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.
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 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, Bento — a big message in a small container (food culture) | mastering today's vocabulary, writing an essay on the scenes watched today with keywords |
| Class 2 | Hot spring culture — it’s more than just “bathing” (entertainment) | mastering today's vocabulary, writing an essay on the scenes watched today with keywords |
| Class 3 | How to master Japanese schedule book – a necessary item to organize your thoughts (social customs) | mastering today's vocabulary, writing an essay on the scenes watched today with keywords |
| Class 4 | Unique training programs — corporate culture (current corporate culture) | mastering today's vocabulary, writing an essay on the scenes watched today with keywords |
| Class 5 | Introduction to basic Japanese business manners1 (how to deal with visitors) | mastering today's vocabulary, writing an essay on the scenes watched today with keywords |
| Class 6 | Introduction to basic Japanese business manners 2 (how to exchange business cards) | 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 |
Textbook(s)
The instructor will provide all the material needed for class.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
Assessment criteria and methods
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%).
Related courses
- LAJ.T446 : Topic Oriented Japanese 46
- LAJ.J511 ： Intermediate Japanese 5
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
No prerequisite. Only international students who have an intermediate level of Japanese skills.
Other
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.
