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. 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
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 |
Recent Events |
Can write about recent events.
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| 3rd |
Recent Events |
Can write about recent events.
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| 4th |
Recent Events |
Can talk about recent events while getting the other person's attention.
Can also listen to the other person's story and comment.
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| 5th |
Think about social circumstances |
Can see and analyze the survey data and show your thoughts in Japanese.
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| 6th |
Think about social circumstances |
Can write a short report by dividing the data into outline, analysis, consideration, and summary.
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| 7th |
Think about social circumstances |
Can write a short report by dividing the data into outline, analysis, consideration, and summary.
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| 8th |
Difference between own culture and Japanese culture |
Understand the general communication style of Japanese and think about the meaning of a certain word.
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| 4th Quarter |
| 9th |
Difference between own culture and Japanese culture |
Can think about the difference between your mother tongue and Japanese, explain the characteristics of each, and compare them.
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| 10th |
Difference between own culture and Japanese culture |
Can write an essay about the contents summarized in the 9th week.
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| 11th |
Relationship with society |
Can present issues on a topic and show basis of your opinion.
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| 12th |
Relationship with society |
Can summarize and present your thoughts after listening to the opinion of others.
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| 13th |
Relationship with society |
Can participate in the debate in Japanese.
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| 14th |
Relationship with society |
Can write a short essay by dividing it into an introduction, a main theory, and a conclusion.
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| 15th |
Relationship with society |
Can write a short essay by dividing it into an introduction, a main theory, and a conclusion.
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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 | 20 | 10 | 100 |
| Basic Proficiency | 35 | 20 | 0 | 55 |
| Specialized Proficiency | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cross Area Proficiency | 35 | 0 | 10 | 45 |