Course Description

This is the course of "Japanese and Japanese culture" for second-year international students. Specifically, We will read newspaper articles and specialized texts on specific topics, research related literature, and train them to output their ideas in Japanese. Through these activities, students will deepen their understanding of the language and culture of Japan, as well as cultivate the Japanese proficiency necessary for conducting classes and research at universities.This lesson is related to study objectives 1, 2 of general basic subjects.

Course Objectives

The goal of the class is to be able to read a variety of Japanese language and culture texts, and to be able to present and write opinions on specific topics in "correct Japanese." In addition, We aim to gain useful hints on our major studying, and finding employment in the future while deepening our understanding of Japanese culture from our own perspective.and We will be able to learn the manners of how to listen speech of others ,and will be able to learn the askig expression. This is one of the important goals of this class.

Grading Policy

There will be no final exam in this class.We will evaluate grades by comprehension of the term-end report (50%) and the attitude in class (50%).Regarding the "discussion", "presentation"and"short report".

Textbook and Reference

Requirements(Assignments)

① In the first week, dictation is performed and the prints are distributed, so there is no need to prepare for the lessons. Please try to establish the expression. (45minutes or more every day)
② When making presentations, please carefully read the materials, practice expressions and vocabulary pronunciation before participating in the class. (Over 120 minutes)

Note

The class plan may be changed depending on the student's situation. Try not to be late for class. This course is designed on the assumption that students will take the course all year with "Japanese Language and Japanese Culture 1".

Schedule