JFOU Summer 2027 S4 Japanese Language C(Intermediate

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1	Syllabus format 2027
2	Semester	2027Summer
3	Course	Japanese Language C(Intermediate – High)
4	Instructor	TBD
5	Instructed only by foreign languages
6	Instruction Language		English
7			Japanese
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10	Active Learning included
11	Active Learning Type		Discussion, Debates			Group work	Presentation
12			Flipped Classroom		Practicum/Fieldwork		Experience
13			Investigation		Mock classes	PBL	Others
14	Course Description	This high-Intermediate Japanese course is an introduction to modern spoken Japanese through aural-oral drills and exercises, and introduction of the more complex grammatical structures. Emphasis on the spoken language of different types of speech styles (casual, formal, polite, etc.), 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).
15	Course Objectives	By the end of the session, students should be able: 1. To successfully perform high-intermediate level communicative acts in daily situations. 2. To speak utilizing the proper social registers, with full understanding of Japanese cultural norms. 3. To further master Japanese written forms.
16	Course Schedule　※Fill in according to the number of times the class is to be held.
17		Date		Details
18	1st	29-Jun		Course Guidance B1/A2 Lesson 1 (Sports) -Invite a friend out/Accept an invitation -Decline an invitation with reason -Cheer your favorite team Kanji Basic1: Station
19	2nd	30-Jun		B1/A2 Lesson 2 (Looking for a House) -Talk about consideration when choosing a place to live Interview Practice Kanji Basic2: Signboard
20	3rd	1-Jul		B1/A2 Lesson 3 (Food) -Talk about your eating habits -Metaphor Group Work Kanji Basic3: Restaurant
21	4th	2-Jul		B1/A2 Lesson 4 (Visiting Someone) -Forma/informal speech style Plain Form Review Group Work
22	5th	5-Jul		B1/A2 Lesson 5 (Learning Languages) -Talk about how to learn a foreign language Group Work JLPT N3/N4 Kanji & Vocabulary
23	6th	6-Jul		B1/A2 Lesson 7 (Worries) -Things people do when they are worried -Helping someone who is worried Group Work Japanese History
24	7th	7-Jul		FINAL TEST Guidance FINAL TEST Preparation Field Trip
25	8th	8-Jul		FINAL TEST (9:30-10:30) -Forms: Plain Form, V-oo, V-ba, V-pot, Command form -Grammar: ndesu, nara, Forming nouns, IA-kunai desu ka, node, mitai, V-pot yooni nari-mashita, V-oo to omo-tte imasu,-noni, kamo shiremasen, etc. -Kanji Basic 1-3 Presentation Guidance Presentation Preparation
26	9th	9-Jul		Presentation Preparation Presentation -Using data to logically explain personal opinions on social issues Presentation Feedback Japanese in Advertising/Onomatopoeia
27	Supplementary Activities　※Fill in according to the number of times the class is to be held.
28		Date		Details
29	1st	29-Jun		Sports invitation role-play involving accepting, declining, and giving reasons.
30	2nd	30-Jun		Housing-preference interview using vocabulary related to location, cost, and convenience.
31	3rd	1-Jul		Food-habit discussion using metaphors and restaurant-related kanji.
32	4th	2-Jul		Visiting-someone role-play comparing formal and informal speech.
33	5th	5-Jul		Language-learning strategy discussion incorporating JLPT N3/N4 vocabulary.
34	6th	6-Jul		Advice-giving activity about worries, personal concerns, and possible solutions.
35	7th	7-Jul		Field-observation language log recording advanced expressions and kanji encountered in Tokyo.
36	8th	8-Jul		Grammar-review activity covering advanced verb forms and presentation preparation.
37	9th	9-Jul		Analysis of Japanese advertising language and onomatopoeia followed by a presentation reflection.
38	Feedback Method		Critique and Commendary in class
39			Provide feedback via email, etc.
40			Correct and return tests and reports
41			No feedbacks
42			Others(Details=>)
43	Textbook	Marugoto Pre-Intermediate (A2/B1)
44	Supplementary Reading
45	Grading	100-90 = A 89-80 = B 79-70 = C 69-60 = D 59 and below = F Breakdown: •Participation: 1/3% •Attendance: 1/3% •Final Exam & Presentation: 1/3%
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