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- Japanese language and culture courses
- Instructor(s)
- Ebara Mika
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Mon7-8()
- Group
- 3QA
- Course number
- LAJ.T449
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2021
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2021/3/19
- 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 gather information about 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 Lesson 1 Real worth of the work (1) | Know the purpose of this class Introduction to the key competencies |
| Class 2 | Lesson 1 Real worth of the work (2) | Discuss the work in Japan Gather information about Japanese companies |
| Class 3 | Lesson 2 Japanese companies (1) | Learn about Japanese companies |
| Class 4 | Lesson 2 Japanese companies (2) | Discuss Japanese companies |
| Class 5 | Company analysis | Analyze Japanese companies |
| Class 6 | Presentation (1) and interview | Present the Japanese companies |
| Class 7 | Presentation (2) and interview | Present the Japanese companies |
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.
特になし。随時資料を配布する。
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.T450 ： Japanese seminar 10: 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.
