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- Instructor(s)
- Saito Chigusa
- Class Format
- Exercise (Livestream)
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Fri3-4()
- Group
- 4QC
- Course number
- LAJ.J424
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2022
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2022/7/20
- Lecture notes updated
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- Language used
- Japanese
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Course description and aims
This course is for students who have already completed the intermediate 3 level. The four-skill exercises will be conducted based on topics.
Student learning outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1) read sentences and obtain information;
2) present opinions on social issues.
Keywords
Japanese, intermediate level, reading, writing
Competencies that will be developed
| Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Class flow
This course will be held weekly through live classes on Zoom. Small-group activities and presentations will be conducted in class. The instructor will provide the in-class feedback during writing and presentation sessions sharing texts. The instructor will ensure students' learning through weekly in-class and after-class assignments, group discussion, and whole group share.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | L5 My town (Read a description of place) | L5 Reading comprehension |
| Class 2 | L5 My town (Explain the town you live/lived ) | L5 Composition |
| Class 3 | L6 Have to eat on this day (Read descriptions about Japanese food culture) | L6 Reading comprehension |
| Class 4 | L6 Have to eat on this day (Describe food culture in your country) | L6 Composition |
| Class 5 | L8 First impression (Read factor analysis) | L8 Reading comprehension |
| Class 6 | L8 First impression | L8 Composition |
| Class 7 | Examination, interview |
Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and 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.
Textbook(s)
Chukyu wo Manabo: Nihongo no Bunkei to Hyogen 56, Second edition (3A Network)
ISBN： 9784883197880
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Not specified, handouts will be given in class
Assessment criteria and methods
Assignment 20%, examination 80% (written exam 70%, interview 10%)
Related courses
- LAJ.J423 ： Intermediate Japanese 3
- LAJ.J511 ： Intermediate Japanese 5
- LAJ.J512 ： Intermediate Japanese 6
- LAJ.T433 ： Japanese conversation: Intermediate 3
- LAJ.T434 ： Japanese conversation: Intermediate 4
- LAJ.T435 ： Japanese kanji: Intermediate 3
- LAJ.T436 ： Japanese kanji: Intermediate 4
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
Students must have finished Intermediate Japanese 3 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.
