1. The aim of this course is to develop students' ability to write opinion essays and explanatory texts.
2. Group learning sessions including grammar correction will be conducted during the class.
3. Students are expected to exchange essays with other students in Japan and overseas by online activities (sakubun.org).
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. write simple sentences expressing their thoughts by overcoming their weak points in writing;
2. set a theme and make an outline;
3. think logically through writing;
essay, academic writing , internet bulletin board
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Lectures and discussions will be held online using Zoom.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Orientation Spoken and written language | Write opinion and explanatory essays. |
Class 2 | Conception map, Discussion | Write an opinion essay for “ Sakubun.org ”. |
Class 3 | Exchange essays on the internet bulletin board “ Sakubun.org ” | Read essays on the internet bulletin board “ Sakubun.org ” |
Class 4 | Structure of text, Discussion | Write opinion and explanatory essays. |
Class 5 | Paragraph writing, Discussion | Write opinion and explanatory essays. |
Class 6 | Exchange essays on the internet bulletin board “ Sakubun.org ” | Write a reply for the comments given to your opinion essay. |
Class 7 | Summary | Review |
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes each for preparing for and reviewing each class (including the time spent for assignments) by referring to textbooks and other course materials.
The instructor will provide all the material needed for class.
Not specified.
Students are required to attend more than 70% (mandatory) of the scheduled classes and to achieve a score of 60 or above to pass the course based on the following criteria: discussion in class (30%) , and essay(70%).
Only for international students who have completed Intermediate Japanese 4 or the equivalent level.
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.