Course Objectives
1. Learn about and understand Japanese culture, and also relate it to their own culture. Also realize the differences and similarities between the two cultures and can speculate about them.
2. Can speak for a reasonable amount of time and write a reasonable length about a range of topics on culture and language behavior in Japan and their own countries, in an easy-to-understand manner, with respect to social and cultural commonalities and differences.
Rubric
| Ideal Level | Standard Level | Unacceptable Level |
| Achievement 1 | Have more knowledge and information about Japanese culture than from what was presented in class. | Have sufficient knowledge and information about Japanese culture from what was presented in class. | Have basic knowledge and information about Japanese culture from what was presented in class. |
| Achievement 2 | Can explain what they have noticed or speculated about the differences and similarities between their own culture and Japanese culture based on their background and reasoning. | Can explain what they have noticed or speculated about differences and similarities between their own culture and Japanese culture. | Cannot point out the differences or similarities between their own culture and Japanese culture. |
| Achievement 3 | Can effectively use the Japanese they've already learned to express and write logical sentences on topics related to culture and language behavior in Japan and their own countries. | Can express words and phrases in a simple way or write connected sentences about the culture and language behavior of Japan and their own countries. | Cannot make sentences about the culture and language behavior of Japan or their own countries, and can only express them in words. |
Assigned Department Objectives
学習・教育到達度目標 (B)
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学習・教育到達度目標 (D)
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学習・教育到達度目標 (E)
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Teaching Method
Outline:
There are differences in language behavior and culture that we notice in real-life communication situations. The aim of this course is for students to develop a deeper understanding of the differences in language behavior and culture between Japan and their own countries. Also, to speak and write about themselves and their countries in Japanese, and relate them to the theme set for each lesson.
Style:
The class will be carried out using handouts. Students will say what they noticed in class during class time or fill it out on a handout. For Japanese speaking and writing assignments, they should prepare, correct the places the instructor put a check mark on by themselves, and present or submit them when finished.
Notice:
We hope this class will deepen students' understanding of Japan and their own cultures and allow them to be able to think about them more clearly. In addition, this class involves speaking and writing in Japanese, so students are expected to use it as an opportunity to practice producing actual Japanese by using vocabulary, sentence patterns, and expressions that they have learned.
Students who miss 1/4 or more of classes will not be eligible for a passing grade.
Characteristics of Class / Division in Learning
Course Plan
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| 1st Semester |
| 1st Quarter |
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Orientation |
Understand the class objectives and content.
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| 2nd |
Differences in habits or customs |
Notice the similarities and differences in the habits or customs of yourself and Japanese students.
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| 3rd |
Differences in habits or customs |
Can ask questions about a fact and come up with an answer.
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| 4th |
Differences in habits or customs |
Can think and convey about the habits or customs of yourself or someone with a different cultural background.
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| 5th |
Fashion |
Can easily summarize what is popular these days in the flow of topic presentation, background, example and summary.
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| 6th |
Fashion |
Can easily summarize what is popular these days in the flow of topic presentation, background, example and summary.
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| 7th |
Fashion |
Can talk about the content of the 5th and 6th weeks. Can listen to other people's presentations and express your impressions while using the expression of listening back.
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Reflection |
Can explain new things they found out in class, things that changed their minds, and how their Japanese abilities and skills have developed.
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| 2nd Quarter |
| 9th |
Recent happenings |
Understand various martial arts and fight sports from all over the world.
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| 10th |
Recent happenings |
Can explain to a certain extent the characteristics and way to do sports in their own countries.
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| 11th |
Recent happenings |
Can express their opinions on devices that make life easier, starting with smartphones.
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| 12th |
Disaster and Disaster prevention |
Learn about Japan's efforts related to natural disasters and disaster prevention.
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| 13th |
Disaster and Disaster prevention |
Can investigate examples of efforts related to natural disasters and disaster prevention in Akashi City and write down the facts in detail.
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| 14th |
Disaster and Disaster prevention |
Can write the facts and your own opinions separately about the contents of the 13th week.
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| 15th |
Disaster and Disaster prevention |
Can verbally tell others about the contents of the 14th week and listen to the presentation of others and give your impressions and opinions.
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Reflection |
Can explain new things they found out in class, things that changed their minds, and how their Japanese abilities and skills have developed.
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Evaluation Method and Weight (%)
| Presentation・ Production work | Oral examination | Behavior | Total |
| Subtotal | 70 | 20 | 10 | 100 |
| Basic Proficiency | 35 | 20 | 0 | 55 |
| Specialized Proficiency | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cross Area Proficiency | 35 | 0 | 10 | 45 |