Theory of Cross-cultural Society Ⅰ

Course Information

College Tsuyama College Year 2021
Course Title Theory of Cross-cultural Society Ⅰ
Course Code 0103 Course Category Specialized / Elective
Class Format Lecture Credits Academic Credit: 2
Department Department of Integrated Science and Technology Advanced Science Program Student Grade 4th
Term First Semester Classes per Week 2
Textbook and/or Teaching Materials Textbooks : "Rikei no Tameno Chugokugo Nyuumon" (Koubun Shuppan), Distribution prints, Reference books : "Chinese-Japanese dictionary" (any publisher can be used)
Instructor SUGIYAMA Akira

Course Objectives

Learning purposes :
Learn basic Chinese.
Learn Chinese culture behind the Chinese language.
Cultivate a mind that tolerates different cultures.

Course Objectives :
1. To acquire a functional ability of Chinese from the beginning
2. To understand the values of modern Chinese society and Chinese people.
◎3 . To cultivate an attitude that recognises the existence of people who have a different culture from Japan.
4. To improve students' ability to think through reading various texts of modern Japanese literature.
5. To acquire conventional knowledge about Japanese language.
6. To learn classical literature, hone sensibility, and deepen knowledge of Japanese culture.

Rubric

ExcellentGoodAcceptableNot acceptable
Achievement 1Understand the basic grammar in Chinese and using about 300 words as a beginner correctly.Understand the basic grammar in Chinese and using about 200 words as a beginner. Understand the basic grammar in Chinese and using about 150 words as a beginner in general.No understanding the basic grammar nor using basic Chinese.
Achievement 2Show an Interest in Han people's culture and Chinese society and makes an effort to understand.Understand Han people's culture and Chinese society without prejudice.Understand Han people's culture and Chinese Society.Not showing interests or acceptance of Han People's Culture and Chinese Society.
Achievement 3Understand people with different cultures and acquire an acceptable attitude.Acquire an attitude of accepting and tolerating the existence of people with cultures different from your own.Understand the existence of people with cultures different from your own.Dose not show interest in accepting peaple with a culture different from your own.

Assigned Department Objectives

Teaching Method

Outline:
General or Specialized : Specialized
Field of learning : Foreign language
Foundational academic disciplines : Human literature /Literature・Linguistics

Relationship with Educational Objectives :
This class is equivalent to "(7) Develop communication and presentation abilities", "(1) Cultivate human creative talent, rich in practical abilities", and "(5) Attain a global perspective and understanding of social development"

Relationship with JABEE programs :
The main goal of learning / education in this class is "(F) F-1", also "F-2"and"D-3"are involved.

Course outline :
In order to acquire the operational ability of Chinese, lectures, conversation practice, confirmation tests, etc. are performed. In the lecture, we will introduce the traditional culture of China and the situation of modern society.
Style:
Course method :
Use texts to give lectures and training. As a general rule, a small test is performed every hour. In addition to grammar and sentence types, there will also be a focus on listening, pronunciation practice, and cultural introduction.

Grade evaluation method :
Evaluated by regular examination (70%) + mini test (10%) + oral examination at the time of class (10%) + assignment report (10%). However, the assignment report can be substituted by participating in training in China or Taiwan sponsored by our school and other technical colleges.
Notice:
Precautions on the enrollment :
Students must take this class (no more than one-third of the required number of class hours missed) and earn the credit in order to complete the 4th year course. This is a class that requires study outside of class hours. A total of 45 hours of study is required per credit, including both class time and study outside class time. Follow the instructions of the instructor regarding study outside of class hours.

Course advice :
Review the contents and establish knowledge for the next class. Chinese is difficult to pronounce, so
Listen to the attached CD repeatedly and often. Always make an effort to get interested in China. You may buy a dictionary, if not obligatory.

Foundational subjects : Japanese Ⅰ (1st year), Japanese Ⅱ (2nd), Japanese Ⅲ (3rd)
Related subjects : Theory of Japanese Culture (4th year)

Attendance advice :
If you are late for the start time, you will be treated as absent after 20 minutes.
If you are absent, submit a notification of absence or official notification of absence. If there is no notification of absence, the mini test of the week will be 0 points.
Submit assignments on time.
Try to improve your thinking and expressiveness by reviewing and practicing various sentences on a daily basis.
Use of a dictionary on a mobile phone or smartphone during classes is not allowed

Characteristics of Class / Division in Learning

Active Learning
Aided by ICT
Applicable to Remote Class
Instructor Professionally Experienced
Elective must complete subjects

Course Plan

Theme Goals
1st Semester
1st Quarter
1st Guidance
Pronunciation Lesson1
Get an overview of the class and get in touch with the pronunciation of Chinese.
2nd Pronunciation Lesson 2: Mother sounds and phonets Numbers. Learn the pronunciation structure of Chinese. Learn how to read numbers.
3rd Pronunciation Lesson 3: Changes in amyne and nosy sounds and semi-tones. Learn how to pronounce Chinese.
4th The first lesson, lesson 2, how to say the date, how to use "是". Learn how to say a date. Understand the syntax using "是".They put on
5th Lesson 3: How to say the day of the week. Learn how to say the day of the week. Understand the use of "scream" and "last name"
In addition.
6th Lesson 4 The sentence type of SVO. Understand the sentence type of SVO. That's the only way to learn words.
7th Lesson 5 For "在" Lesson 5: Learn how to use "in." Know the unit of weight and length.
8th 1st semester mid-term exam
2nd Quarter
9th Returning and explaining the exam Description of the assignment report. Take an exam and check your own understanding.
10th Lesson 6: The Use of Adjectives Learn how to use adjectives. Use of auxiliary verbs "想", "要", and "応該".
11th Lesson 7: How to say time and possible auxiliary verbs. Learn how to say time and learn how to use possible auxiliary verbs.
12th Lesson 8: How to say the amount of time and the time system of completion. Know how to say the amount of time and understand the completion time system.
13th Lesson 9: Progressive forms and word-of-speech particles. Learn how to say progressive forms and understand the meaning of word-of-speech particles.
14th Lesson 10: Completion time. Understand the use of the completed time system.
15th (1st semester final exam)
16th Return and commentary of exam answers Take an exam and check your own understanding.

Evaluation Method and Weight (%)

ExaminationPresentationMutual Evaluations between studentsBehaviorPortfolioMini testTotal
Subtotal7010001010100
Basic Proficiency7010001010100
Specialized Proficiency0000000
Cross Area Proficiency0000000