Course Objectives
1. Can write logical sentences on familiar topics, and speak in clear structure and appropriate Japanese.
2. Can review your Japanese ability and way of thinking by sharing ideas and exchanging opinions with your classmates.
Rubric
| Ideal Level | Standard Level | Unacceptable Level |
| Achievement 1 | Can write sentences logically.
Can speak in clear structure and appropriate Japanese. | Can write sentences logically.
If there is advance preparation, can speak in clear structure and appropriate Japanese. | Cannot write sentences logically.
Cannot speak in clear structure and appropriate Japanese. |
| Achievement 2 | Can participate in activities with your classmates and not only review your Japanese and ideas, but also give comments and advice to the other person. | Can participate in activities with classmates and review your Japanese and ideas. | Cannot participate much in activities with classmates. Can participate, but cannot review your Japanese or your thoughts. |
Assigned Department Objectives
Teaching Method
Outline:
The purpose of this class is to develop the Japanese ability to write and speak logically through various communication activities.
Style:
We will engage in various communication activities in a joint class with JapaneseⅣ. We hope that the students will improve their Japanese and thinking skills through the various activities.
Notice:
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 |
Understand the class objectives and content.
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| 2nd |
Sentence structure |
Understand how to compose a paper to make it easy to understand.
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| 3rd |
Sentence type |
Understand the characteristics of each sentence that states facts, opinions, and action.
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| 4th |
INTRODUCTION |
Can read the paper and notice the structure of the introduction and characteristic Japanese expressions.
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| 5th |
INTRODUCTION |
Understand how to explain the background of the paper and can write about a given theme.
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| 6th |
INTRODUCTION |
Can find the problem from a reading material. Can also show a plan of how to solve the problem.
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| 7th |
BODY |
Understand the difference between facts and opinions and write them separately.
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| 8th |
BODY |
Can explain facts by using objective expressions.
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| 4th Quarter |
| 9th |
BODY |
Can write a body of the paper.
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| 10th |
BODY |
Can write an opinion logically.
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| 11th |
BODY |
Can read sentences written by classmates, notice good points and the points which need improvement, and comment on them.
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| 12th |
CONCLUSION |
Understand how to write a summary of the paper. Can add an evaluation to the paper, and also can write the prospects for the future that can be considered from the conclusion.
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| 13th |
Present reasons and arguments |
Can list issues in your daily life and summarize opinions and proposals for a more fulfilling life.
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| 14th |
Present reasons and arguments |
Can explain your opinions and suggestions to others, and also can think about how to effectively convey a variety of opinions and suggestions in groups and summarize them.
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| 15th |
Present reasons and arguments |
Can convey opinions and suggestions summarized through activities in the 13th and 14th weeks to others, and also can state your own ideas in response to the opinions and suggestions of others.
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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 (%)
| Presentation, Production work | Submission of assignments | Behavior | Total |
| Subtotal | 70 | 10 | 20 | 100 |
| Basic Proficiency | 20 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
| Specialized Proficiency | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Cross Area Proficiency | 30 | 0 | 20 | 50 |