Outline:
General or Specialized : General
Field of learning : Japanese
Foundational academic disciplines : Literature, linguistics / Japanese literature, Japanese linguistics
Relationship with Educational Objectives :
This class is equivalent to "(7) Develop communication and presentation abilities" and "(1) Cultivate human creative talent, rich in practical abilities".
Course outline :
The first semester consists of lectures, problem-solving exercises and practice tests to comprehensively improve Japanese language skills. The second semester consists of lectures and practical exercises to improve the students' ability to express themselves in Japanese for employment or to prepare for higher education.
Style:
Course method :
In the first semester, lectures and exercises on Japanese expressions such as honorific and grammar, and tests as appropriate.
In addition, learn the basics of writing and documents necessary for social life, as well as the basics of writing, and submits assignments as appropriate.
In the second semester, lectures and practical exercises are given on documents and Japanese language expressions that students will need to acquire to find a job or enter a higher education.
Grade evaluation method :
Final grades are based on the first semester's grades (50%) + the second semester's grades (50%).
The 1st semester's grades are based on mini tests (50%) and portfolios (50%), and the details will be given in class.
Students who have not been able to take mini tests for justifiable reasons will be given a retest. In this case, the evaluation will be the same as relevant mini tests.
The 2nd semester's grades are based on portfolios (80%) and presentations (20%).
There will be no regular examinations.
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.
Course advice :
As a preparatory study, you should review the contents of Japanese Ⅰ, Japanese Ⅱ, and Japanese Ⅲ (mainly in the field of Japanese expression), which are the basic subjects.
You are required to review the contents of the lecture and to practice their knowledge in preparation for the next class. You are required to hand in your assignments. You are expected to make an effort to improve your Japanese language and communication skills.
Foundational subjects : Japanese Ⅰ (1st year), Japanese Ⅱ (2nd), Japanese Ⅲ (3rd)
Related subjects : Theory ofJapanese Culture (4th year), Career Management (4th)
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 will be 0 points.
Participate actively in classes and submit assignments on time.
It is not allowed to use a dictionary on a mobile phone or smartphone during classes.
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Theme |
Goals |
1st Semester |
1st Quarter |
1st |
Guidance |
Learn about class content and methods.
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2nd |
How to write a resume and cover letter |
Learn how to write a resume and cover letter.
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3rd |
The basics of honorific |
Learn the basics of honorific.
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4th |
Writing postcards and envelopes |
Learn how to write postcards and envelopes.
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5th |
Honorific exercises 1 |
Aim to establish knowledge of honorific.
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6th |
Honorific exercises 2 |
Aim to establish knowledge of honorific.
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7th |
Summary of honorific |
Aims to deepen understanding of honorific and improve ability to use it.
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8th |
(1st semester mid-term exam) |
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2nd Quarter |
9th |
The basics of grammar 1 |
Learn the basics of grammar.
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10th |
The basics of grammar 2 |
Increase knowledge of grammar.
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11th |
Exercises on grammar errors ("ranuki-kotoba", "retasu-kotoba", "saire-kotoba", etc.) 1 |
Aim to improve knowledge of grammar and ability to use it.
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12th |
Exercises on grammar errors ("ranuki-kotoba", "retasu-kotoba", "saire-kotoba", etc.) 2 |
Aim to improve knowledge of grammar and ability to use it.
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13th |
How to write a letter (vertical writing) |
Learn how to write letters (vertical writing).
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14th |
Things to pay attention to when writing letters (sentence structure, grammar, notation, etc.) 1 |
Learn what to pay attention to when writing and how to express oneself appropriately.
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15th |
(1st semester final exam) |
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16th |
Things to pay attention to when writing letters (sentence structure, grammar, notation, etc.) 2 |
Learn what to pay attention to when writing and how to express oneself appropriately.
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2nd Semester |
3rd Quarter |
1st |
Guidance |
Learn how to create documents using a computer.
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2nd |
How to write emails |
Learn how to write emails.
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3rd |
How to write business documents and letters (writing horizontally) 1 |
Learn how to write business documents and letters (writing horizontally).
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4th |
How to write business documents and letters (writing horizontally) 2 |
Learn how to write business documents and letters (writing horizontally)
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5th |
Answering the Telephone |
Learn how to respond appropriately on the phone.
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6th |
Self Analysis |
Analyze himself or herself in preparation for writing a personal PR statement.
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7th |
Extraction of appealing points |
To extract points of appeal in preparation for writing a personal PR statement.
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8th |
(2nd semester mid-term exam) |
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4th Quarter |
9th |
Writing a personal PR statement |
Write a personal PR statement and conduct a peer evaluation.
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10th |
Free expression of appeal points |
Learn how to express appeal points freely and prepare a presentation draft.
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11th |
Presentation of free expression of appeal points |
Present free expression of appeal points and evaluate each other.
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12th |
Research on companies and universities |
Research companies and universities in order to write a statement of motivation.
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13th |
Write a statement of motivation |
Write a statement of motivation and conduct a peer evaluation.
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14th |
Discussion of current affairs |
Group discussion on current affairs.
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15th |
(2nd semester final exam) |
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16th |
Summary |
Review and summarize the contents of the year's classes to prepare for further education and job hunting.
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