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2 0 23　Japane se 3 GSEP

Ac ade m ic u n it o r m ajo r Japanese language and culture courses

In st r u c t o r (s) Ebara Mika  Iwasa Utako 
C lass Fo r m at Exercise     
M e dia- e n h an c e d c o u r se s
Day/ Pe r io d(Ro o m No . ) -
Gr o u p GSEP
C o u r se n u m be r LAJ.J103
C r e dit s 1
Ac ade m ic ye ar 2023
Offe r e d qu ar t e r 3Q
Syllabu s u pdat e d 2023/4/7
Lan gu age u se d Japanese

Syllabu s

Course description and aims

This course aims to learn how to apply Japanese expressions and language skills which are useful when you attend a
lecture at a university. Students will engage in activities that deal with and critically assess a variety of information.
Students will improve their ability to express their opinions and ideas. Students will learn many useful skills to help
them speak and write Japanese more effectively. In addition, students will deepen their understanding of various
aspects of the world through the use of materials on society, technology, and culture topics.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will develop the ability to accurately understand authentic texts and think
critically about them. Students will be able to confidently and fluently speak and discuss Japanese in any situation.
Students will develop skills such as building vocabulary, telling stories, gathering ideas, researching, summarizing, and
organizing ideas logically.
*In GSEP class, students will learn the basic of Japanese grammar and vocabulary for everyday situations and also
some information about Japanese culture and society.

Keywords
presentation, explanation, written style Japanese, idiomatic Japanese

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist Intercultural ✔ Communication ✔ Critical thinking ✔ Practical and/or problem-
skills skills skills skills solving skills

Class flow
We will ask students to discuss each topic in a small group. The course will start with a lecture, followed by pair
work. Students will make a presentation of the discussion outcome.
*In GSEP class especially, through a variety of communicative activities, students will practice communicating in
ordinary conversation and will learn how to express their own ideas using Japanese in a small group.

Course schedule/Required learning

  C o u r se sc h e du le Re qu ir e d le ar n in g

Class 1 Self-introduction
Learn how to effectively express yourself.

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Class 2 Self-introduction activity Practice how to effectively express

yourself.

Class 3 Emotion Learn how to effectively express your

feeling.

Class 4 Emotion expressing activity Practice how to effectively express your

feeling.

Class 5 Concern Learn how to effectively express your

concern.

Class 6 Your favorite place Learn how to effectively introduce the

place.

Class 7 Introducing your favorite place Practice how to effectively introduce the
place.

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)
WEEKLY J book1 日本語で話す6週間, 凡人社(Bonjinsha)
どんどんつながる漢字練習帳　初級, アルク

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Not specified.

Assessment criteria and methods

Assessment will be conducted based on discussions, a final report or a presentation.
*Assessment will be conducted based on quizzes, writing activities and speech.

Related courses
LAJ.J104 ： Japanese 4
LAJ.J201 ： Japanese 5
LAJ.J202 ： Japanese 6
LAJ.J203 ： Japanese 7
LAJ.J204 ： Japanese 8

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

Only the first year international student can take this course.

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Other
GSEP students must take a class indicated GSEP.

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