Outline:
This is a Japanese composition class for first-year international students.
Students will develop their ability to write sentences in Japanese, and in the future they will work on assignments with gradually increasing difficulty in order to be able to write theoretical Japanese sentences for reports through all programs. They will also learn about kanji and idiomatic expressions that they need to understand in their daily lives and in class, and will practice to be able to write well-organized sentences using them.
Style:
In the first semester, they will use the textbook to write Japanese essays. In the second semester, they will begin to develop their Japanese writing skills by researching and understanding the topics the teacher has prepared for them, and practicing how to write their own thoughts in writing.
The students will continue to practice writing during class time and supplementary classes in order to produce well-formed characters that are easy for the reader to read.
Notice:
The textbook and course content may be changed depending on the students' situation.
The results of the first and second semester exams (70%), assignments (20%), and attendance (10%) will determine the overall evaluation.
A score of 60 or more is considered a passing grade, and the student will be required to retake the exam if necessary.
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Theme |
Goals |
1st Semester |
1st Quarter |
1st |
Unit 1: Self-Introduction |
Be able to express yourself in easy-to-understand Japanese sentences.
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2nd |
Unit 2: My Room |
Be able to express in Japanese sentences what is in their room and how it looks.
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3rd |
Unit 3: My Country/Town |
You can introduce your country or your home city with a fresh "は".
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4th |
Unit 4: My Family |
Introduce your family in a compound sentence.
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5th |
Unit 5: Weekend |
Be able to express in Japanese sentences how to spend the weekend.
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6th |
Unit 6: Postcards |
Learn how to write and send a postcard.
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7th |
Unit 7: Presents |
Learn about descriptions of the past. Be able to describe in detail what it looks like.
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8th |
1st semester mid-term exam |
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2nd Quarter |
9th |
Return and commentary of exam answers |
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10th |
Unit 8: Travel |
Use words such as "まず" and "つぎに" to describe hopes and plans.
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11th |
Unit 9: If there were two of me. |
Students will be able to express themselves using the words "もし" and "たとえば".
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12th |
Unit 10: Hobbies |
Explain to others in detail about one's interests using compound sentences.
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13th |
Unit 11: A Fun Day |
Be able to express the events of the day in detail and the reason for them in Japanese.
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14th |
Unit 12: What surprised me in Japan |
Understand the preface "が" and be able to communicate a situation and how you feel about it at the time.
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15th |
1st semester final exam |
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16th |
Return and commentary of exam answers |
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2nd Semester |
3rd Quarter |
1st |
Unit 13: My Dream |
Be able to explain the outlook for the future with reasons.
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2nd |
Unit 14: A word to the person next to you. |
You will be able to give your opinion and suggestions to others.
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3rd |
Unit 15: Letters |
Learn how to write and send a letter.
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4th |
Unit 16: Garbage: a comparison with the country (1) |
Students will be able to research information, compare some information and formulate their own opinions.
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5th |
Unit 17: Transport: comparison with the country (2) |
Students will be able to research information, compare some information and formulate their own opinions.
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6th |
Unit 18: Do you need a smartphone? Unnecessary? |
Students will be able to communicate your opinions and reasons for them clearly to others.
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7th |
Unit 19: Recent news around me |
Students will be able to explain the situation and communicate your views.
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8th |
2nd semester mid-term exam |
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4th Quarter |
9th |
Return and commentary of exam answers. |
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10th |
Unit 20: Famous People of My Country |
Be able to look up information and explain its content to others.
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11th |
Teacher Preparation Materials |
Students will be able to research information, compare some information and formulate their own opinions.
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12th |
Teacher Preparation Materials |
Students will be able to research information, compare some information and formulate their own opinions.
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13th |
Teacher Preparation Materials |
Students will be able to research information, compare some information and formulate their own opinions.
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14th |
Teacher Preparation Materials |
Students will be able to research information, compare some information and formulate their own opinions.
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15th |
2nd semester final exam |
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16th |
Return and commentary of exam answers |
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