Course Objectives
1. Can concisely explain various phenomena using the vocaburary and expressions necessary to participate in lectures and experiment activities in the fields of science/math and engineering.
2. Can investigate and analyze the subject of interest and write logical sentences in simple Japanese.
Rubric
| Ideal Level | Standard Level | Unacceptable Level |
Achievement 1 | Can adequately use vocaburary and expressions used in the fields of mathematics/science and engineering to explain various phenomena. | Can adequately use vocaburary and expressions used in the fields of science/math and engineering to explain various phenomena, within the scope of the content covered in the classes. | Cannot use vocaburary and expressions used in the fields of science/math and engineering, and can barely explain various phenomena. |
Achievement 2 | Can investigate and analyze according to the plan, and write clear and consistent sentences about the series of contents related to the investigation. | Can investigate according to the plan and write a series of contents related to the investigation. | Cannot research or write according to the plans. |
Assigned Department Objectives
Teaching Method
Outline:
The objective of this course is to find and acquire the basic knowledge and vocabulary necessary to participate in our school's science/math and specialized subjects classes, and to be able to use the acquired knowledge in practice. In addition, the lessons are aimed at summarizing what you have researched and analyzed in simple Japanese.
Style:
Students will prepare a plan and conduct a survey to create a report in parallel with the acquisition of vocabulary and expressions. In other words, this class is positioned as a place for practicing not only improving students' Japanese proficiency, but also systematically performing tasks and writing cohesive sentences in Japanese.
Notice:
Students are required not only to participate in the lessons, but also to proceed with surveys and report writing according to their own plans.
Students who miss 1/4 or more of classes will not be eligible for evaluation.
Characteristics of Class / Division in Learning
Course Plan
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Theme |
Goals |
2nd Semester |
3rd Quarter |
1st |
Orientation Survey plan |
Understand the class objectives and content. Can plan your research on the theme of what you want to research.
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2nd |
Expressions related to figures, units, and positions |
Understand by looking at the expressions related to figures, units, and positions. Can also use expressions to explain things around you.
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3rd |
Expressions related to substances Creating a plan |
Understand expressions related to substances. Can also use expressions to explain things around you. Can easily put together a survey plan in Japanese.
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4th |
Expressions that express properties and states |
Understand expressions that express properties and states. Can also use expressions to explain things around you.
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5th |
Basic hand movements |
Understand verbs that describe basic hand movements, and can use them to explain various movements.
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6th |
Basic movements for moving things |
Understand verbs that describe the basic movements to move things, and can use them to explain various movements.
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7th |
Basic movements that change the shape of things Revise the plan |
Understand verbs that describe the basic movements that change the shape of things, and can use them to explain various movements. Can revise the plan yourself with the advice of the teacher.
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8th |
Reflection |
Can explain new things you found out in class, things that changed their minds, and how your Japanese abilities and skills have developed.
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4th Quarter |
9th |
Sentence style |
Understand the writing style used in reports and treatises, and be able to write sentences in a unified style when writing sentences.
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10th |
Difference between spoken and written language Objective expression |
Understand the proper use of spoken and written Japanese. Can understand expressions suitable for reports and use them when writing sentences.
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11th |
Structure of the report |
Understand the structure of the report.
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12th |
Creating a mini-report |
Can conduct a survey based on the plan and summarize the survey in Japanese with an appropriate structure.
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13th |
Creating a mini-report |
Can conduct a survey based on the plan and summarize the survey in Japanese with an appropriate structure.
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14th |
Creating a mini-report |
Can conduct a survey based on the plan and summarize the survey in Japanese with an appropriate structure.
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15th |
Creating a mini-report |
Can modify the content, structure and Japanese of the report by yourself with reference to the advice of the teacher.
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16th |
Reflection |
Can explain new things you found out in class, things that changed their minds, and how your Japanese abilities and skills have developed.
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Evaluation Method and Weight (%)
| Production work | Submission of assignments | 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 |