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 express and speak about a range of topics on culture and language behavior in Japan and other countries, in a detailed and clear structure, 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 other culture based on their background and reasoning. | Can explain what they have noticed or speculated about differences and similarities between their own culture and other culture. | Cannot point out the differences or similarities between their own culture and other culture. |
| Achievement 3 | Can express and speak about their observations and thoughts about the subject in a detailed and clear structure. | Can express and speak about their observations and thoughts about the subject in a detailed and clear structure with hints or assistance. | Cannot express their observations or thoughts about the subject in a detailed and clear structure, and can only express them in words or short sentences. |
Assigned Department Objectives
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. The students will also make speeches and exchange conversations based on their experiences, opinions, and ideas, related to the subject of 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 in their native language. For "speaking" productive activities, students will try to improve their scripts and materials by receiving peer feedback and advice from their teachers, and present the completed ones.
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, students should make this class an opportunity to enhance the written Japanese expressions and spoken Japanese expressions so that they can express what they noticed or thought through the class using the Japanese language they learned.
Students who miss 1/4 or more of classes will not be eligible for a passing grade
Course Plan
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Theme |
Goals |
| 2nd Semester |
| 3rd Quarter |
| 1st |
Orientation |
Understand the class objectives and content.
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| 2nd |
Memorable experiences |
Reflect on their experiences in Japan that were particularly memorable, and can think about why they felt that way in relation to cultural differences.
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| 3rd |
Memorable experiences |
Can describe a matter in detail.
Can add feelings to the story of the event.
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| 4th |
What I want to appeal |
Know how to write and present an opinion essay
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| 5th |
What I want to appeal |
Can write issues, opinions, and case studies with distinction.
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| 6th |
What I want to appeal |
Can write issues, opinions, and case studies with distinction.
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| 7th |
The world I envision (photo language) |
Can say and express what they felt or questioned seeing a picture.
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| 8th |
Reflection |
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| 4th Quarter |
| 9th |
The world I envision (photo language) |
Can summarize what they felt from a photo in relation to real-world events.
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| 10th |
The world I envision (photo language) |
Can speak about what they felt from a photo in relation to real-world events.
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| 11th |
What is a healthy life |
Can compare what is commonly said with their own reality and state their thoughts on what a healthy life is.
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| 12th |
What is a healthy life |
Can explain causality relationships.
Can speak logically on social topics.
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| 13th |
What is a healthy life |
Can listen to the other person's opinion and make a statement of their own opinion.
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| 14th |
Preparation for project presentation |
Can think of themes and research methods on their own and express them in a detailed and clear structure.
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| 15th |
Preparation for project presentation |
Can think of themes and research methods on their own and express them in a detailed and clear structure.
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| 16th |
Project presentations, reflections |
Can speak in detail and in an easy-to-understand way, while being aware of the audience.
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 | Task submission | Approach to a class | Portfolio | Total |
| Subtotal | 60 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 100 |
| Basic Proficiency | 30 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Specialized Proficiency | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cross Area Proficiency | 30 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 50 |