Module CodeCourse Term

Course Subject NameBusiness Japanese Ⅱ

SpringCourse Tutor

A. Yamada etc.

The 4th Semester

Credit1Schools

School of Agriculture

Taught YearThe 2nd yearCampus

Ito campus

Subject Area

Taught Day

THU-4

LectureCourse Subject Classification Subjects for Languages and Culture

Thursday, 4th period (14:50-16:20)

Course Requirements
Each class (Level1 and 2) requires a different level of abilities as described below:
Course Requirement(Pre-requisite)【Level1: Elementary】 This class is designed for students who have already studied the grammar and vocabulary at the elementary level.
【Level2: Intermediate】This class is designed for students who have already studied the grammar and vocabulary at the intermediate level.

Course Outline
The main purpose of this course is to develop reading and writing skills in Japanese needed for getting job and performing well in workplace. Students will receive information about job hunting in Japanand will know how to get prepared for the necessary documents including resume and entry sheet etc.
In this course, students will read the materials about Japanese culture, issues, etc., analyze the materials and deepen their understanding about it, express their feeling and thinking about the materials
in writing.
※This course is divided into two levels: Elementary and Intermediate.

key words
Reading, Writing, Expressions of E-mail, Making Application Form, Japanese Culture & Society
Study Objectives (General)
Study Objectives (Specific) The course aims to achieve the following:【Level1: Elementary】
Upon completing the class, students will be able to:■Write appropriate sentences using intermediate grammar and vocabulary;■Understand vocabulary and expressions pertaining the social issues; and■Write essays about general topics, describing thier idea/point of view.
【Level2: Intermediate】
Upon completing the class, students will be able to:■Make an explanation with reasons about their opinion in paragraph;■Write clear and well-structured essay;■Write a summary of articles on their familiar issues; and■Deepen their knowledge of Japanese culture and society.
Course Plan
Tentative weekly class schedules are as follows (subject to change):
Note: The instructor will clarify the detailed schedule during the first class meeting.
【Level1: Elementary】
Week1. Introduction to the course
Week1-3. 『中級へ行こう』L.1
Week4-5. 『中級へ行こう』L.2
Week6. How to Preparate for Job Hunting1 (Writing E-mail and Making Resume)
Week7-9. 『中級へ行こう』L.3
Week10-13. 『中級へ行こう』L.4, Presentation and Making Report
Week14. Review
Week15. Final Exam (Paper Test:Grammar and Vocabulary & Essay)【Level2: Intermediate】
Week1. Introduction to Business Japanese Proficiency Test
Week2-5. Writing Practices （『小論文への12のステップ』L2-6）
Week6-7. How to Preparate for Job Hunting1 (Writing E-mail and Making Resume)
Week8-9. Writing Practices （『小論文への12のステップ』L10）
Week10-11. How to Preparate for Job Hunting2 (Writing Application Essay)
Week12-14. Writing Practices （『小論文への12のステップ』L8）
Week15. Final Exam (Writing Test)
Course Approaches

Lecture【Level1: Elementary】

Textbooks

平井 悦子他(2004)『中級へ行こう―日本語の文型と表現59』スリーエーネットワーク etc.
【Level2: Intermediate】
友松悦子（2010）『小論文への12のステップ』スリーエーネットワーク

etc.

Reference Books
Akiko YAMADA (Ms.)
Study consultation(office hour)

Office Location:
Office Hours: By appointment
Email: yamada.akiko.623@m.kyushu-u.ac.jp
Telephone (extension):
Each class uses different grading criteria based on the level. For each level, a student’s overall course grade will consist of
the breakdown of course work items and each item’s respective worth (as a percentage of the total course grade) outlined

Exams/Results
Evaluation Method【Level1: Elementary】
Grammar & Vocabulary: 30%, Language Performance: 30%, Essay: 20%, Learning Attitude: 20%【Level2: Intermediate】
Essays 50%; Homeworks 20%; Learning Attitude 30%

OthersRUBRICs for Assessment are here: http://syllabus.kyushu-u.ac.jp/ (KIKAN Education Courses of IUPE)