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- Liberal arts and basic science courses
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- Japanese language and culture courses
- Instructor(s)
- Ebara Mika
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Mon3-4(Zoom)
- Group
- 2QA
- Course number
- LAJ.T450
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2020
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2020/9/23
- Lecture notes updated
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- Language used
- Japanese
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Course description and aims
The aim of this course is to learn key competencies in their workplaces when they work in Japan. Students are expected to express reasons for applying to Japanese companies and think about their own career path. This course also introduces some aspects of Japanese cultures and traditions through reading and discussion.
Student learning outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1) gather information about Japanese companies;
2) consider working and developing own careers in Japan;
3) effectively express their motivations for the company they are applying to in Japanese.
Keywords
Japanese, intermediate level, job hunting, Japanese companies, key competencies
Competencies that will be developed
| Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Class flow
Students are expected to read course materials in advance and come to class well prepared to share their ideas and knowledge. Discussion, presentation and writing assignment will be conducted in each lesson. Students are required to attend every class and to take the final exam.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Orientation Reason for applying | Know the purpose of this class Introduction to the reason for applying |
| Class 2 | Lesson 3 Self-improvement and "sunao" mind: from the philosophy of Konosuke Matsushita(1) | Discuss the motivation when they work in the Japanese company |
| Class 3 | Lesson 3 Self-improvement and "sunao" mind: from the philosophy of Konosuke Matsushita(2) | Present what the Japanese companies want them to show in the workplace |
| Class 4 | Lesson 4 Ability to persuade(1) | Discuss and role play how decisions are made |
| Class 5 | Lesson 4 Ability to persuade(2) | Present the reason for applying in a group |
| Class 6 | Presentation(1) | Present the reason for applying |
| Class 7 | Presentation(2) and interview | Present the reason for applying |
Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
None
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Not specified. Handouts will be given in class.
Assessment criteria and methods
Assessment will be conducted based on students' attendance, quiz, presentation, final interview, and assignment.
Related courses
- LAJ.T447 ： Japanese seminar 7: Career development
- LAJ.T448 ： Japanese seminar 8: Career development
- LAJ.T449 ： Japanese seminar 9: Japanese companies and industries
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
Only for international students who have completed Intermediate Japanese 6 or the equivalent level.
Other
You must reserve your place in the class in advance using Japanese class online system (http://js.ila.titech.ac.jp/~web). You will not be allowed to attend the class without reservation.
