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2024　Japanese seminar 10: Japanese companies and industries 4QA

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Academic unit or major
Japanese language and culture courses
Instructor(s)
Ebara Mika 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
-
Group
4QA
Course number
LAJ.T450
Credits
1
Academic year
2024
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2024/3/14
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 help students develop the ability to write and present logically in Japanese through composing their reasons for application. In addition, students are expected to orally express their reasons for application, as well as to learn various 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 first-hand information about Japanese companies;
2) logically express their motivations for the company they are applying to in Japanese;
3) consider working and developing own careers in Japan.

Keywords

Japanese, intermediate level, reason for application, 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 gather information and summarize about Japanese companies 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, to complete the worksheet and to make the final presentation.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Orientation Job hunting in Japan Know the purpose of this class Learn the basics about job hunting in Japan
Class 2 Industry in Japan Research and discuss the Japanese industry they are applying to
Class 3 Company in Japan Research and discuss the Japanese company they are applying to
Class 4 Occupation in Japan Research and discuss the Japanese occupation they are applying to
Class 5 Consider the reason for applying Discuss the motivation when they work in the Japanese company
Class 6 Presentation(1) Present the reason for applying
Class 7 Presentation(2) 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.

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 class participation (50%), presentation (30%) and final report (20%).
(Class participation will be assessed using worksheets in class.)

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 5 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.

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