Course Objectives
1) Understand the structure and development of logical texts (dissertations and commentaries) and can summarize them.
2) Can comprehend literary texts (novels and poems) according to their expression, and express their own opinions on the characteristics of that expression.
3) Correctly understand the kanji and phrases used on a daily basis and can use them.
Rubric
| Ideal Level | Standard Level | Unacceptable Level |
| Achievement 1 | Understand the structure and development of logical texts (dissertations and commentaries), and can summarize them and express their opinions. | Understand the structure and development of logical texts (dissertations and commentaries) and can summarize them. | Cannot summarize logical texts (dissertations and commentaries) regarding their structure and development without the aid of keywords, etc. |
| Achievement 2 | Can comprehend literary texts (novels and poems) according to their expressions on the basis of their historical background and knowledge thereof, and express their opinions on the characteristics of those expressions. | Can comprehend literary texts (novels and poems) according to their expressions, and understand the characteristics of those expressions. | Only understand the general content of literary texts (novels and poems). |
| Achievement 3 | Correctly understand the kanji and phrases used on a daily basis, and can use them freely in everyday life and study. | Are interested in the kanji and phrases used on a daily basis, and actively try to acquire them. | Do not fully understand the kanji and phrases used on a daily basis. |
Assigned Department Objectives
Teaching Method
Outline:
To acquire basic knowledge of the Japanese language through the reading of various texts such as modern review papers, novels, poetry, and classical texts. To develop logical reading and text expression skills and make use of them linguistically, in an organized and sensitivity way.
Style:
Classes will be basically held in a lecture style, but there will be quizes and assignments from time to time.
Notice:
Students are required to clarify questions through pre-study, and then focus on the class with a motivated attitude.
Students who miss 1/3 or more of classes will not be eligible for evaluation.
Characteristics of Class / Division in Learning
Course Plan
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Theme |
Goals |
| 1st Semester |
| 1st Quarter |
| 1st |
Guidance
Reading comprehension of What is learning? |
Understand how classes will be taugh and what to prepare.
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| 2nd |
Reading comprehension of What is learning? |
Can capture the structure of the text and properly understand the content.
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| 3rd |
Reading comprehension of What is learning? |
Can understand the content and express one's opinion.
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| 4th |
Reading comprehension of The Moon Over the Mountain (Sangetsuki) |
Can properly understand the content according to the expression.
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| 5th |
Reading comprehension of The Moon Over the Mountain (Sangetsuki) |
Understand the personality of the story's main character based on the sources.
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| 6th |
Reading comprehension of The Moon Over the Mountain (Sangetsuki) |
Understand the development of the story, paying attention to the expression and structure.
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| 7th |
Reading comprehension of The Moon Over the Mountain (Sangetsuki) |
Understand the development of the story, paying attention to the expression and structure.
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| 8th |
Reading comprehension of The Moon Over the Mountain (Sangetsuki) |
Understand the logical structure using binary opposition, which is a characteristic of the text.
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| 2nd Quarter |
| 9th |
Reading comprehension of Kokonchomonju |
Properly understand the phrases and expression used in the text.
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| 10th |
Reading comprehension of Hojoki |
Understand the evaluation of literary history and grasp the meaning of the sentence.
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| 11th |
Reading comprehension of Hojoki |
Properly understand the phrases and expression used in the text.
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| 12th |
Reading comprehension of Hojoki |
Can explain the subject and features of the work.
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| 13th |
Reading comprehension of Tanka and Haiku |
Can learn about the background of the work and the theory of the artist, and appreciate the work.
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| 14th |
Reading comprehension of Tanka and Haiku |
Can explain the subject and characteristics of the work.
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| 15th |
Reading comprehension of Tanka and Haiku |
Can understand the content and express one's opinion.
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| 16th |
Final exam |
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Evaluation Method and Weight (%)
| Examination | Quizes | Behavior | Other | Total |
| Subtotal | 80 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 100 |
| Basic Proficiency | 80 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 100 |
| Specialized Proficiency | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cross Area Proficiency | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |