Japanese Language
Japanese I-1a ・I-1b
Spring and Fall

8 Credits each

Aimed at beginner level students with some previous experience studying Japanese language. Knowledge of at least 100 kanji plus
hiragana and katakana is required. Students will become able to have basic everyday conversations as well as read and write using
approximately 300 kanji. Grammar, conversation, listening and writing classes will use the textbook “Dekiru Nihongo”, reading classes
will use “Tanoshii Yomimono 55” and kanji classes will use “Basic Kanji 500”.This classes will cover grammar, conversation, listening,reading, writing and kanji. (a total of 8 classes per week)
The objectives of Japanese I-1a･b are to:a) Be able to speak about and comprehend basic everyday topics concerning you.
b) Be able to read about things you are interested in and information relevant to you.
c) Be able to write about yourself and your opinions using simple words.
d) Be able to read and write using 300 basic kanji.
Examples of the class content:
・ Practice using new expressions in conversations.
・ Listen to the CDs and speak to classmates.
・ Do activities using what you have learned from each chapter. (For instance, invite Japanese students and talk with them. Introduce
your home town to them.)
Japanese I-1a will be opened in spring term; Japanese I-1b will be in fall term. Contents and activities may change depending on theparticipants.
Grading: Participation and assignments 10%, quizzes 20%, exams 30% speaking 20%, kanji 20%
Course Materials: Dekiru Nihongo. Beginner, ALC
Tanoshii Yomimono 55. Beginner and Pre-Intermediate, ALC
New edition Basic Kanji 500 Vol. 1. Bonjinsha

Japanese I-1c
Winter Interim

2 Credits

Japanese I-1c will be opened in winter Interim. Aimed at beginner level students with some previous experience studying
Japanese language. Knowledge of at least 100 kanji plus hiragana and katakana is required. Students will become able to have basic
everyday conversations as well as read and write using approximately 300 kanji. Grammar, conversation, listening and writing classes
will use the textbook “Dekiru Nihongo”, reading classes will use “Tanoshii Yomimono 55” and kanji classes will use “Basic Kanji500”.This classes will cover grammar, conversation, listening, reading, writing and kanji. (a total of 6 classes per week)
The objectives of Japanese I-1c are to:a) Be able to speak about and comprehend basic everyday topics concerning you.
b) Be able to read about things you are interested in and information relevant to you.
c) Be able to write about yourself and your opinions using simple words.
d) Be able to read and write using 300 basic kanji.
Examples of the class content:
・ Practice using new expression in conversations.
・ Listen to the CDs and speak to classmates.
・ Do activities using what you have learned from each chapter. (For instance, invite Japanese students and talk with them. Introduce
your home town to them.)
Contents and activities may change depending on the participants.
Grading: Participation and assignments 10%, quizzes 20%, exams 30% speaking 20%, kanji 20%
Course Materials: Dekiru Nihongo. Beginner, ALC
Tanoshii Yomimono 55. Beginner and Pre-Intermediate, ALC
New edition Basic Kanji 500 Vol. 1. Bonjinsha

Japanese I-2a ・I-2b
Spring and Fall

8 Credits each

Aimed at beginner level students with some previous experience studying Japanese language. Knowledge of at least 100 kanjiplus hiragana and katakana is required. Students will become able to have basic everyday conversations as well as read and write
using approximately 300 kanji. Grammar, conversation, listening and writing classes will use the textbook “Dekiru Nihongo”, readingclasses will use “Tanoshii Yomimono 55” and kanji classes will use “Basic Kanji 500”.This classes will cover grammar, conversation,
listening, reading, writing and kanji. (a total of 8 classes per week)
The objectives of Japanese I-2a･b are to:a) Be able to speak about and comprehend basic everyday topics concerning you.
b) Be able to read about things you are interested in and information relevant to you.
c) Be able to write about yourself and your opinions using simple words.
d) Be able to read and write using 300 basic kanji.
Examples of the class content:
・ Practice using new expression in conversations.
・ Listen to the CDs and speak to classmates.
・ Do activities using what you have learned from each chapter. (For instance, invite Japanese students and talk with them. Introduce
your home town to them.)
Japanese I-2a will be opened in spring term; Japanese I-2b will be in fall term. Contents and activities may be change depending on theparticipants.
Grading: Participation and assignments 10%, quizzes 20%, exams 30% speaking 20%, kanji 20%
Course Materials: Dekiru Nihongo. Beginner, ALC
Tanoshii Yomimono 55. Beginner and Pre-Intermediate, ALC
New edition Basic Kanji 500 Vol. 1. Bonjinsha

Japanese I-2c
Winter Interim

2 Credits

Japanese I-2c will be opened in winter Interim. Aimed at beginner level students with some previous experience studying
Japanese language. Knowledge of at least 100 kanji plus hiragana and katakana is required. Students will become able to have basic
everyday conversations as well as read and write using approximately 300 kanji. Grammar, conversation, listening and writing classes
will use the textbook “Dekiru Nihongo”, reading classes will use “Tanoshii Yomimono 55” and kanji classes will use “Basic Kanji 500”.
This class will cover grammar, conversation, listening, reading, writing and kanji. (a total of 6 classes per week)
The objectives of Japanese I-2c are to:a) Be able to speak about and comprehend basic everyday topics concerning you.
b) Be able to read about things you are interested in and information relevant to you.
c) Be able to write about yourself and your opinions using simple words.
d) Be able to read and write using 300 basic kanji.
The examples of the class content:
・ Practice being able to using new expression in conversations.
・ Listen to the CDs and speak to classmates.
・ Do activities using what you have learned from each chapter.(For instance, invite Japanese students and talk with them. Introduce
your home town to them.)
Contents and activities may change depending on the participants.
Grading: Participation and assignments 10%, quizzes 20%, exams 30% speaking 20%, kanji 20%
Course Materials: Dekiru Nihongo. Beginner, ALC
Tanoshii Yomimono 55. Beginner and Pre-Intermediate, ALC
New edition Basic Kanji 500 Vol. 1. Bonjinsha

Japanese II-1a ・II-1b
Spring and Fall

8 Credits each

Aimed at students falling between beginner and intermediate levels of Japanese proficiency. The textbooks used, credits offeredand contents covered are similar to those of Japanese II, however the course is taught at an accelerated pace. In particular, students
will study how to write in a style used by the general public and speak using polite Japanese. This class will cover grammar,
conversation, listening, reading, writing and kanji. (a total of 8 classes per week)
The objectives Japanese II-1a･b are to:a) Be able to speak about and comprehend everyday topics of conversation.
b) Be able to read about things you are interested in and information relevant to you.
c) Be able to write about yourself and your opinions.
d) Be able to read and write using 500 basic kanji.
Japanese II-1a will be opened in spring term; Japanese II-1b will be in fall term. Contents and activities may change depending on theparticipants.
Examples of the class content:
・ Practice being able to using new expression in conversations.
・ Listen to the CDs and speak to classmates.
・ Do activities using what you have learned from each chapter.(For instance, invite Japanese students, bookshops or convenience
stores’ clerks as guests and interview them. Present your home country’s festivals.)
Grading: Participation and assignments 10%, quizzes 20%, exams 30% speaking 20%, kanji 20%
Course Materials: Dekiru Nihongo Pre-Intermediate, ALC
Tanoshii Yomimono 55 Beginner and Pre-Intermediate, ALC
New Edition Basic Kanji 500 Vol. 2. Bonjinsha

Japanese II-1c
Winter Interim

2 Credits

Japanese II-1c will be opened in winter Interim. Aimed at students falling between beginner and intermediate levels of Japanese
proficiency. The textbooks used, credits offered and contents covered are similar to those of Japanese II, however the course is taught
at an accelerated pace. In particular, students will study how to write in a style used by the general public and speak using polite
Japanese. This class will cover grammar, conversation, listening, reading, writing and kanji. (a total of 6 classes per week)
The objectives Japanese II -1c are to:a) Be able to speak about and comprehend everyday topics of conversation.
b) Be able to read about things you are interested in and information relevant to you.
c) Be able to write about yourself and your opinions.
d) Be able to read and write using 500 basic kanji.
Contents and activities may change depending on the participants.
Examples of the class content:
・ Practice being able to using new expression in conversations.
・
Listen to the CDs and speak to classmates.
・ Do activities using what you have learned from each chapter.(For instance, invite Japanese students, bookshops or convenience
stores’ clerks as guests and interview them. Present your home country’s festivals.)
Grading: Participation and assignments 10%, quizzes 20%, exams 30% speaking 20%, kanji 20%
Course Materials: Dekiru Nihongo Pre-Intermediate, ALC
Tanoshii Yomimono 55 Beginner and Pre-Intermediate, ALC
New Edition Basic Kanji 500 Vol. 2. Bonjinsha

Japanese II-2a ・II-2b
Spring and Fall

8 Credits each

Aimed at students falling between beginner and intermediate levels of Japanese proficiency. The textbooks used, credits offeredand contents covered are similar to those of Japanese II, however the course is taught at an accelerated pace. In particular, students
will study how to write in a style used by the general public and speak using polite Japanese. This class will cover grammar,
conversation, listening, reading, writing and kanji. (a total of 8 classes per week)
The objectives Japanese II-2a･b are to:a) Be able to speak about and comprehend everyday topics of conversation.
b) Be able to read about things you are interested in and information relevant to you.
c) Be able to write about yourself and your opinions.
d) Be able to read and write using 500 basic kanji.
Japanese II-2a will be opened in spring term; Japanese II-2b will be in fall term. Contents and activities may change depending on theparticipants.
Examples of the class content:
・ Practice being able to using new expression in conversations.
・ Listen to the CDs and speak to classmates.
・ Do activities using what you have learned from each chapter. (For instance, invite Japanese students, bookshops or convenience
stores’ clerks as guests and interview them. Present your home country’s festivals.)
Grading: Participation and assignments 10%, quizzes 20%, exams 30% speaking 20%, kanji 20%
Course Materials: Dekiru Nihongo Pre-Intermediate, ALC
Tanoshii Yomimono 55 Beginner and Pre-Intermediate, ALC
New Edition Basic Kanji 500 Vol. 2. Bonjinsha

Japanese II-2c
Winter Interim

2 Credits

Japanese II-2c will be opened in winter Interim. Aimed at students falling between beginner and intermediate levels of Japanese
proficiency. The textbooks used, credits offered and contents covered are similar to those of Japanese II, however the course is taught
at an accelerated pace. In particular, students will study how to write in a style used by the general public and speak using polite
Japanese. This class will cover grammar, conversation, listening, reading, writing and kanji. (a total of 6 classes per week)
The objectives of Japanese II-2c are to:a) Be able to speak about and comprehend everyday topics of conversation.
b) Be able to read about things you are interested in and information relevant to you.
c) Be able to write about yourself and your opinions.
d) Be able to read and write using 500 basic kanji.
Contents and activities may be change adjusted to the participants.
Examples of the class content:
・Practice being able to using new expression in conversations.
・Listen to the CDs and speak to classmates.
・Do activities using what you have learned from each chapter.(For instance, invite Japanese students, bookshops or convenience
stores’ clerks as guests and interview them. Present your home country’s festivals.)
Grading: Participation and assignments 10%, quizzes 20%, exams 30% speaking 20%, kanji 20%
Course Materials: Dekiru Nihongo Pre-Intermediate, ALC
Tanoshii Yomimono 55 Beginner and Pre-Intermediate, ALC
New Edition Basic Kanji 500 Vol. 2. Bonjinsha

Japanese III-1a・III-1b
Spring and Fall

8 Credits each

Aimed at students with an intermediate to advanced level of Japanese language proficiency. Students will become able to carry on
natural conversations utilizing long sentences, honorific expressions (keigo) and complicated sentence structures. Students will practicereading long compositions whilst analyzing their structures and also writing compositions using around 1000 kanji. (a total of 8 classes
per week)
The objectives of Japanese III-1a･b are to:a) Be able to speak about and comprehend a wide range of topics.
b) Be able to have coherent conversations at a close to native speed.
c) Be able to read articles from newspapers and magazines covering a wide range of topics and summarize the contents.
d) Be able to write about everyday topics and write short essays about common issues.
Japanese III-1a will be opened in spring term; Japanese III-1b will be in fall term. Contents and activities may change depending on
the participants.
ClassesClass content（※Other materials will occasionally be handled）

Listening

・Recognize necessary information from listening to simple daily news or an explanation.
・Through listening to conversations of daily life or college life, understand the outline of the conversations andbeing able to anticipate the course of the conversation.

Speaking a・Present your opinions or thoughts properly.(speech, presentation)
・Point out the advantages and disadvantages explaining pros and cons on common topics. Listen to classmates’
remarks, present your opinion explaining the reasons. (discussion, debate)

Speaking b

・Practice speaking about school life or daily life.（requests, solicitation, apologies）
・Speak about your experiences and stories.
・Speak about familiar topics in your field of interest.

Reading・Pick up the significant points from articles on familiar subjects in newspapers or information magazines.
・Extract key points from long texts.
・Reading through short novels, understand the story, the plot and the motives of the characters.

Writing・Learn the style and the expression of the written word.
・Write personal e-mails containing your personal experiences, feelings and events. Write an e-mail to the teacher
to make an appointment.
・Write the details of your opinions or explanations in your field of interest.

Grammar・Learn Japanese grammar and expressions at the intermediate level to achieve tasks.

Kanji・Learn kanji at the intermediate level.

Evaluation and grading: Each instructor will evaluate each subject. In many cases, the subjects, exams, and class participation arecomprehensively evaluated.
Course Materials: Selected by each class instructor. The following have been used in the past⚫
Short Essays in 12 Steps, 3A Network⚫
Studying at the Intermediate Level: 56 Japanese Sentence Patterns and Expressions, 3A Network⚫
Academic Japanese Listening Comprehension for International Students - Intermediate to Advanced, 3A Network⚫
Kanji 2200 Listed according to Frequency and Familiarity, SanseidohJapanese III-1c
Winter Interim

2 Credits

Aimed at students with an intermediate to advanced level of Japanese language proficiency. Students will become able to carry on
natural conversations utilizing long sentences, honorific expressions (keigo) and complicated sentence structures. Students will practicereading long compositions whilst analyzing their structures and also writing compositions using around 1000 kanji. (a total of 6 classes
per week)
The objectives of Japanese III-1c are to:a) Be able to speak about and comprehend a wide range of topics.
b) Be able to have coherent conversations at a close to native speed.
c) Be able to read articles from newspapers and magazines covering a wide range of topics and summarize the contents.
d) Be able to write about everyday topics and to write short essays about common issues.
Contents and activities may change depending on the participants.
ClassesClass content（※Other materials will occasionally be handled）

Listening

・Recognize necessary information from listening to simple daily news or an explanation.
・Through listening to conversations of daily life or college life, understand the outline of the conversations andbeing able to anticipate the course of the conversation.

Speaking a・Present your opinions or thoughts properly.(speech, presentation)
・Point out the advantages and disadvantages explaining pros and cons on common topics. Listen to classmates’
remarks, present your opinion explaining the reasons. (discussion, debate)

Speaking b

・Practice speaking about school life or daily life.（requests, solicitation, apologies）
・Speak about your experiences and stories.
・Speak about familiar topics in your field of interest.

Reading・Pick up the significant points from articles on familiar subjects in newspapers or information magazines.
・Extract key points from long texts.
・Reading through short novels, understand the story, the plot and the motives of the characters.

Writing・Learn the style and the expression of the written word.
・Write personal e-mails containing your personal experiences, feelings and events. Write an e-mail to the teacher
to make an appointment.
・Write the details of your opinions or explanations in your field of interest.

Grammar・Learn Japanese grammar and expressions at the intermediate level to achieve tasks.

Kanji・Learn kanji at the intermediate level.

Evaluation and grading: Each instructor will evaluate each subject. In many cases, the subjects, exams, and class participation arecomprehensively evaluated.
Course Materials: Selected by each class instructor. The following have been used in the past⚫
Short Essays in 12 Steps, 3A Network⚫
Studying at the Intermediate Level: 56 Japanese Sentence Patterns and Expressions, 3A Network⚫
Academic Japanese Listening Comprehension for International Students - Intermediate to Advanced, 3A Network⚫
Kanji 2200 Listed according to Frequency and Familiarity, SanseidohJapanese III-2a・III-2b
Spring and Fall

8 Credits each

Aimed at students with an intermediate to advanced level of Japanese language proficiency. Students will become able to carry on
natural conversations utilizing long sentences, honorific expressions (keigo) and complicated sentence structures. Students will practicereading long compositions whilst analyzing their structures and also writing compositions using around 1000 kanji. (a total of 8 classes
per week)
The objectives of Japanese III-2a･b are to:a) Be able to speak about and comprehend a wide range of topics.
b) Be able to have coherent conversations at a close to native speed.
c) Be able to read articles from newspapers and magazines covering a wide range of topics and summarize the contents.
d) Be able to write about everyday topics and write short essays about common issues.
Japanese III-2a will be opened in spring term, Japanese III-2b will be in fall term. Contents and activities may change adjusted to theparticipants.
ClassesClass content（※Other materials will occasionally be handled）

Listening

・Recognize necessary information from listening to simple daily news or an explanation.
・Through listening to conversations of daily life or college life, understand the outline of the conversations andbeing able to anticipate the course of the conversation.

Speaking a・Present your opinions or thoughts properly.(speech, presentation)
・Point out the advantages and disadvantages explaining pros and cons on common topics. Listen to classmates’
remarks, present your opinion explaining the reasons. (discussion, debate)

Speaking b

・Practice speaking about school life or daily life.（requests, solicitation, apologies）
・Speak about your experiences and stories.
・Speak about familiar topics in your field of interest.

Reading・Pick up the significant points from articles on familiar subjects in newspapers or information magazines.
・Extract key points from long texts.
・Reading through short novels, understand the story, the plot and the motives of the characters.

Writing・Learn the style and the expression of the written word.
・Write personal e-mails containing your personal experiences, feelings and events. Write an e-mail to the teacher
to make an appointment.
・Write the details of your opinions or explanations in your field of interest.

Grammar・Learn Japanese grammar and expressions at the intermediate level to achieve tasks.

Kanji・Learn kanji at the intermediate level.

Evaluation and grading: Each instructor will evaluate each subject. In many cases, the subjects, exams, and class participation arecomprehensively evaluated.
Course Materials: Selected by each class instructor. The following have been used in the past⚫
Short Essays in 12 Steps, 3A Network⚫
Studying at the Intermediate Level: 56 Japanese Sentence Patterns and Expressions, 3A Network⚫
Academic Japanese Listening Comprehension for International Students - Intermediate to Advanced, 3A Network⚫
Kanji 2200 Listed according to Frequency and Familiarity, SanseidohJapanese III-2c
Winter Interim

2 Credits

Aimed at students with an intermediate to advanced level of Japanese language proficiency. Students will become able to carry on
natural conversations utilizing long sentences, honorific expressions (keigo) and complicated sentence structures. Students will practicereading long compositions whilst analyzing their structures and also writing compositions using around 1000 kanji. (a total of 6 classes
per week)
The objectives of Japanese III-2c are to:a) Be able to speak about and comprehend a wide range of topics.
b) Be able to have coherent conversations at a close to native speed.
c) Be able to read articles from newspapers and magazines covering a wide range of topics and summarize the contents.
d) Be able to write about everyday topics and write short essays about common issues.
Contents and activities may change depending on the participants.
ClassesClass content（※Other materials will occasionally be handled）

Listening

・Recognize necessary information from listening to simple daily news or an explanation.
・Through listening to conversations of daily life or college life, understand the outline of the conversations andbeing able to anticipate the course of the conversation.

Speaking a・Present your opinions or thoughts properly.(speech, presentation)
・Point out the advantages and disadvantages explaining pros and cons on common topics. Listen to classmates’
remarks, present your opinion explaining the reasons. (discussion, debate)

Speaking b

・Practice speaking about school life or daily life.（requests, solicitation, apologies）
・Speak about your experiences and stories.
・Speak about familiar topics in your field of interest.

Reading・Pick up the significant points from articles on familiar subjects in newspapers or information magazines.
・Extract key points from long texts.
・Reading through short novels, understand the story, the plot and the motives of the characters.

Writing・Learn the style and the expression of the written word.
・Write personal e-mails containing your personal experiences, feelings and events. Write an e-mail to the teacher
to make an appointment.
・Write the details of your opinions or explanations in your field of interest.

Grammar・Learn Japanese grammar and expressions at the intermediate level to achieve tasks.

Kanji・Learn kanji at the intermediate level.

Evaluation and grading: Each instructor will evaluate each subject. In many cases, the subjects, exams, and class participation arecomprehensively evaluated.
Course Materials: Selected by each class instructor. The following have been used in the past⚫
Short Essays in 12 Steps, 3A Network⚫
Studying at the Intermediate Level: 56 Japanese Sentence Patterns and Expressions, 3A Network⚫
Academic Japanese Listening Comprehension for International Students - Intermediate to Advanced, 3A Network⚫
Kanji 2200 Listed according to Frequency and Familiarity, SanseidohJapanese IVa・IVb
Spring and Fall

6 Credits each

Aimed at students with an advanced level of Japanese language proficiency. Students will become able to have naturalconversations using complex sentence structures freely. With knowledge of about 1500 kanji, students will practice reading newspaper
and magazine articles as well as essays. In writing class students will practice expressing their own opinions using appropriate
expressions. Using movies, newspapers and other native materials students will practice Japanese at an advanced level. (a total of 8classes per week)
The objectives of Japanese IV a･b are to:a) Be able to listen to and comprehend conversations and news reports spoken at a native speed, as well as grasp the essential points.
b) Be able to have coherent conversations at a close to native speed about a wide range of topics.
c) Be able to read articles from newspapers and magazines covering a wide range of topics and to comprehend their structure andcontents.
d) Be able to write compositions at a university student level and to write short essays about common issues.
Japanese IV a will be opened in spring term, Japanese IV b will be in fall term. Contents and activities may be change depending on theparticipants.
ClassesClass content（※other materials will occasionally be handled）

Listening・Understand the content of lectures, discussions or debates through listening.
・Listening to live or a broadcast in standard Japanese, understand common topics in personal, social, academic or
vocational fields.

Speaking

・Make a PowerPoint slides on a chosen theme, explain in detail showing data, and answer questions. (presentation,question and answer)
・Take an active part in discussions, make comments and form hypothesis. (discussion, exchange opinions)
・Participate in interviews as either an interviewer or an interviewee.

Reading・Read the various texts, such as paperback pocket books, newspapers, novels, and editorials, and understand thecontent. Furthermore, interpret them critically.
・Read and understand long and complicated texts.
・Read with changing reading speed and be able to adapt to the reading speed appropriate for any particular text.

Writing・Write essays and reports, explaining the reasons and the points systematically.
・Write letters, contributions, application motives and self-advertisement letters in appropriate style, correct structureand development, keeping the audience in mind.

Integrated
Study・After viewing the news, documentaries and interviews on the various topics including current problems, discuss
them.
・Write essays and reports in a clear structure, understanding relatively long and complicated texts, and putting
necessary information in order.

Evaluation and grading: Each instructor will evaluate each subject. In many cases, the subjects, exams, and class participation arecomprehensively evaluated.
Course Materials: Selected by each class instructor. The following have been used in the past.
⚫
Material for Improving Critical Reading Skill⚫
Acquiring Academic Skills: The Listening and Presentation Workbook, 3A Network⚫
Academic Japanese Listening Comprehension for International Students - Intermediate to Advanced, 3A Network⚫
Material from News, TV documentary program, Newspaper etc.

Japanese IVc
Winter Interim

2 Credits

Aimed at students with an advanced level of Japanese language proficiency. Students will become able to have naturalconversations using complex sentence structures freely. With knowledge of about 1500 kanji, students will practice reading newspaper
and magazine articles as well as essays. In writing class students will practice expressing their own opinions using appropriate
expressions. Using movies, newspapers and other native materials students will practice Japanese at an advanced level. (a total of 6classes per week)
The objectives of Japanese IVc are to:a). Be able to listen to and comprehend conversations and news reports spoken at a native speed, as well as grasp the essential
points.
b). Be able to have coherent conversations at a close to native speed about a wide range of topics.
c).
Be able to read articles from newspapers and magazines covering a wide range of topics and to comprehend their structure andcontents.
d). Be able to write compositions at a university student level and to write short essays about common issues.
Contents and activities may change depending on the participants.
ClassesClass content（※other materials will occasionally be handled）

Listening・Understand the content of lectures, discussions or debates through listening.
・Listening to live or a broadcast in standard Japanese, understand common topics in personal, social, academic or
vocational fields.

Speaking

・Make a PowerPoint slides on a chosen theme, explain in detail showing data, and answer questions. (presentation,question and answer)
・Take an active part in discussions, make comments and form hypothesis. (discussion, exchange opinions)
・Participate in interviews as either an interviewer or an interviewee.

Reading・Read the various texts, such as paperback pocket books, newspapers, novels, and editorials, and understand thecontent. Furthermore, interpret them critically.
・Read and understand long and complicated texts.
・Read with changing reading speed and be able to adapt to the reading speed appropriate for any particular text.

Writing・Write essays and reports, explaining the reasons and the points systematically.
・Write letters, contributions, application motives and self-advertisement letters in appropriate style, correct structureand development, keeping the audience in mind.

Integrated
Study・After viewing the news, documentaries and interviews on the various topics including current problems, discuss
them.
・Write essays and reports in a clear structure, understanding relatively long and complicated texts, and putting
necessary information in order.

Evaluation and grading: Each instructor will evaluate each subject. In many cases, the subjects, exams, and class participation arecomprehensively evaluated.
Course Materials: Selected by each class instructor. The following have been used in the past.
⚫
Material for Improving Critical Reading Skill⚫
Acquiring Academic Skills: The Listening and Presentation Workbook, 3A Network⚫
Academic Japanese Listening Comprehension for International Students - Intermediate to Advanced, 3A Network⚫
Material from News, TV documentary program, Newspaper etc.

Japanese Va・Vb
Spring and Fall

2 Credits each

Aimed at students that have passed level N1 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test and students with an equivalent level ofJapanese. In class students will practice giving oral presentations and having debates. Also, through freely using movies, TV dramas,
newspapers, magazines and essays in class, students will develop an upper advanced level of listening and reading comprehension
skills. Students will also be trained in how to write articles and reports. (a total of 2 classes per week)
The objectives of Japanese Va･b are to:a). Through listening to conversations, news reports and lectures covering a wide range of topics, be able to understand the contents
logically and the relationships between the actors.
b). Be able to speak about a wide range of topics logically, whilst properly explaining the foundation behind your statements. Be able
to answer questions when giving presentations.
c).
Be able to read articles from newspapers and magazines covering a wide range of topics and comprehend their structure andcontents.
d). Be able to produce reports at a university student level. Be able to write articles using a logical structure and proper foundation.
ClassesClass content（※other materials will occasionally be handled）
・After viewing the news, documentaries and interviews on the various topics including the current problems,Integrated
discuss them.
Study・Write essays and reports in a clear structure, understanding relatively long and complicated texts, and putting
necessary information in order.
Course materials: Selected by each class instructor. The following have been used in the past.
⚫
Listening/Presentation workbook Academic Skills Attainment, 3A Network⚫
Acquiring Academic Skills: The Listening and Presentation Workbook, 3A Network⚫
Academic Japanese Listening Comprehension for International Students - Intermediate to Advanced, 3A Network⚫
Material from News, TV documentary program, Newspaper etc.

Japanese Vc
Winter Interim

2 Credits each

Aimed at students that have passed level N1 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test and students with an equivalent level ofJapanese. In class students will practice giving oral presentations and having debates. Also through freely using movies, TV dramas,
newspapers, magazines and essays in class students will develop an upper advanced level of listening and reading comprehension
skills. Students will also be trained in how to write articles and reports. (a total of 6 classes per week)
The objectives of Japanese Vc are to:a). Through listening to conversations, news reports and lectures covering a wide range of topics, be able to understand the contents
logically and the relationships between the actors.
b). Be able to speak about a wide range of topics logically, whilst properly explaining the foundation behind your statements. Be able
to answer questions when giving presentations.
c).
Be able to read articles from newspapers and magazines covering a wide range of topics and to comprehend their structure andcontents.
d). Be able to produce reports at a university student level. Be able to write articles using a logical structure and proper foundation.
ClassesClass content（※other materials will occasionally be handled）
・Understand the content of lectures, discussions, or debates through listening.
Listening
・Listening to live or a broadcast in standard Japanese, understand the topics commonly met in the personal, social,academic or vocational fields.
・Make a PowerPoint slides on a chosen theme, explain in detail showing data, and answer the questions.
(presentation, question and answer)
Speaking
・Take an active part in discussions, make comments and form the hypotheses. (discussion, exchange opinions)
・Participate in interviews as either an interviewer or an interviewee.
・Read the various texts, such as paperback pocket books, newspapers, novels, and editorials, and understand thecontent. Furthermore, interpret them critically.
Reading・Read and understand the long and complicated texts.
・Read with changing reading speed and be able to adapt to the reading speed appropriate for any particular text.
・Write essays and reports, explaining the reasons and the points systematically.
Writing・Write letters, contributions, application motives and self-advertisement letters in appropriate style, correct structureand development, keeping the audience in mind.
・After viewing the news, documentaries and interviews on the various topics including the current problems, discuss
Integrated
them.
Study
・Write essays and reports in a clear structure, understanding relatively long and complicated texts and putting
necessary information in order.
Course materials: Selected by each class instructor. The following have been used in the past.
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Listening/Presentation workbook Academic Skills Attainment, 3A Network⚫
Acquiring Academic Skills: The Listening and Presentation Workbook, 3A Network⚫
Academic Japanese Listening Comprehension for International Students - Intermediate to Advanced, 3A Network⚫
Material from News, TV documentary program, Newspaper etc.

Japanese Speaking
Spring and Fall

1 Credit each

Imani Ikumi / Mizuno Eiko/ Suematsu Daiki

In this course, students are expected to enhance their skills of speaking Japanese. The course is for students at level I and II. (Itmay change depending on the number of participants.) Each student will have two Japanese students as his/her partners (his/herpartner will change after 5 weeks). The 80% attendance policy will be followed in this course. The grading will be based on attendanceand classroom participation.

Studies in Japanese Area 1 - 5
Spring and Fall

2 Credits each

NGU undergraduate division courses (subjects in Social Science) are transferable to “Studies in Japanese Area 1-5”. Only students
who are taking or have taken Japanese IV or V are allowed to take this course after obtaining permission from the instructor.