This course is for students who have already completed the Intermediate Japanese 1 and 2 levels. The four-skill exercises will be conducted based on topics.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1) read sentences and obtain information;
2) present opinions on social issues.
Japanese, Intermediate level, reading, writing
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Small-group activities and presentations will be conducted in class. The instructor will share texts with students and provide in-class feedback during writing and presentation sessions. The instructor will also ensure students' learning through weekly in-class and after-class assignments, group discussion, and through information sharing with the whole class.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | L1 The effects of music and sound (Reading comprehension on descriptive text) | L1 Reading comprehension |
Class 2 | L1 The effects of music and sound (Explain about yourself) | L1 Composition |
Class 3 | L2 Good numbers, bad numbers (Read texts of different opinions and compare) | L2 Reading comprehension |
Class 4 | L2 Good numbers, bad numbers (Explain about your country) | L2 Composition |
Class 5 | L4 Sneeze ( Read mechanism descriptions ) | L4 Reading comprehension |
Class 6 | L4 Sneeze (Learn differerence between written and spoken language) | L4 Composition |
Class 7 | Examination, Presentation |
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.
Chukyu wo Manabo: Nihongo no Bunkei to Hyogen 56, Second edition (3A Network)
ISBN: 9784883197880
not specified, handouts will be given in class
Assignment 20%, Written Examination 70%, Presentation 10%
In order to take the final exam, students are required to attend more than 60% of the classes and complete all the assignments.
Students must have finished Intermediate Japanese 2 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.