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Syllabus format 2027
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Semester2027Summer
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CourseJapanese Language B(Intermediate)
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InstructorTBD
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Instructed only by foreign languages
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Instruction LanguageEnglish
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Japanese
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Active Learning included
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Active Learning TypeDiscussion, DebatesGroup workPresentation
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Flipped ClassroomPracticum/FieldworkExperience
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InvestigationMock classesPBLOthers
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Course DescriptionIntermediate introduction to modern spoken Japanese through aural-oral drills and exercises, and
mastery of the basic grammatical structures. Emphasis on the spoken language, although there
will also be exposure to enough of the Japanese writing systems to meet practical needs. Practical
use and observing of the language will be emphasized. This course comprises of at least 2,800 minutes (46 hours and 40 minutes) of course contact time and at least 5,600 minutes (93 hours and 20 minutes) of independent study, for a total student workload of at least 8,400 minutes (140 hours).
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Course ObjectivesBy the end of the session, students should be able:
1. To successfully perform intermediate level communicative acts in limited daily situations.
2. To speak utilizing the proper social registers, with a good understanding of Japanese
cultural norms.
3. To further understand Japanese written forms.
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Course Schedule　※Fill in according to the number of times the class is to be held.
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Date
Details
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1st15-JunCourse guidance
Self Introductions
Three types of sentences (verb, adjective, noun)
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2nd16-JunA2 topic 1 (new friends), name という item, short form
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3rd17-JunA2 topic 1 (new friends), noun modification, it looks...
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4th18-JunA2 topic 2 (Eating out), reason ので, recommendation 〜なら…がいいですよ
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5th21-JunA2 topic 2 (Eating out), てはいけません, how to eat this food, Lesson 3 (Okinawa trip)
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6th22-JunA2 topic 3 (Okinawa trip), 〜ほうがいい, 〜とき
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7th23-JunA2 topic 3 (Okinawa trip), potential form, reasonし
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8th24-JunPreparation for the final presentation and final exam
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9th25-JunPreparation for the final presentation
Final Presentation, Final exam
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Supplementary Activities　※Fill in according to the number of times the class is to be held.
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Date
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1st15-Jun
Sentence-building activity using verb, adjective, and noun sentence patterns.
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2nd16-Jun
Partner interview about new friends, names, and personal background.
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3rd17-Jun
Descriptive profile activity using noun modification and appearance expressions.
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4th18-Jun
Restaurant recommendation role-play using node and nara.
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5th21-Jun
Japanese dining-etiquette guide using expressions for rules and appropriate behavior.
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6th22-JunTravel-advice activity using hō ga ii and toki.
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7th23-Jun
Okinawa travel-planning activity using potential forms and expressions of reasons.
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8th24-Jun
Practice presentation and peer review focused on fluency and grammatical accuracy.
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9th25-Jun
Final reflection evaluating presentation performance and examination preparation.
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Feedback MethodCritique and Commendary in class
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Provide feedback via email, etc.
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Correct and return tests and reports
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No feedbacks
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Others(Details=>)
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TextbookMarugoto A2-2
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Supplementary Readingtadoku online https://tadoku.org/japanese/free-books/
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Grading90-100 = A
80-89 = B
79-70 = C
60-69 = D
59 and below = F (Failure)
Breakdown:
participation 30%
5 min after class starts = late (0.5), 30 min = absence (0)
speaking tests 40%
final exam 20% (writing, reading, listening)
final presentation 10%
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Contact with Instructor
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U R L
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Courses taught by faculty with practical experience
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Keywords
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