Course Term

Module CodeCourse Subject NameBusiness Japanese IIIAutumn

Course Tutor

Akiko Yamada

SemesterCredit1Schools

School of Agriculture

Taught Year

3rd yearCampus

Ito campus

Subject Area
Course Subject Classification Subject for Language and Culture

Taught Day

TUE-2
Tuesday, 2nd period (10:30-12:00)

Each class (Level 1 and 2) requires a different level of abilities as described below:
Course Requirement(Pre-requisite)
Course Outline【Level1: Intermediate】This class is designed for those who have already mastered the grammar and vocabulary appropriate at theelementary level.
【Level2: Advanced】This class is designed for students who have already studied the grammar and vocabulary at the intermediate level.

The main purpose of this course is to develop speaking and writing skills in Japanese needed for getting job and performing well in workplace. In this course, students willlearn to communicate in Japanese in various social situations, and students are expected to be able to discuss various issues and to make a presentation through thiscourse.

※This course is divided into two levels: Intermediate and Advanced.

key words
Formal and Informal Speaking Styles, Business Manner, Discussion, Presentation
Study Objectives (Specific)【Level1: Intermediate】
Upon completing the class, students will be able to:■Express their ideas in formal or informal situations in linguistically appropriate forms; and■Express their ideas and opinions.
【Level2: Advanced】
Upon completing the class, students will be able to:■Communicate by using the most appropriate expressions according to the situations;■Express their opinions and arguments both logically and concisely in Japanese; and■Analyze social issues from different perspectives.
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: Intermediate】
Week1. Introduction to the course
Week1-6. Conversation Practice (『会話に挑戦！中級前期からの日本語ロールプレイ』L1,8,9,11,12,13)
Week7. Mid-term Exam. (Writing test & Role play)
Week8-9. Conversation Practice (『会話に挑戦！中級前期からの日本語ロールプレイ』L16）＆ Discussion(日本のサービスについて)
Week10. Conversation Practice (『会話に挑戦！中級前期からの日本語ロールプレイ』L18)
Week11-12. Conversation Practice (『会話に挑戦！中級前期からの日本語ロールプレイ』L20）＆ Practice for Job Interview
Week13-14. Conversation Practice (『会話に挑戦！中級前期からの日本語ロールプレイ』L22）＆ Discussion
Week15. Final Exam. (Writing Test & Role Play)【Level2: Advanced】
Week1. Introduction to the course
Week1-6. Conversation Practice (『ブラッシュアップ日本語会話』Unit3,5,7)
Week7. Presentation (Comparison between Japanese and native/other language)
Week8. Exam. (Writing Test & Role Play)
Week9-11. Listening Practice and Discussion
Week12-13. Interview Project: Thinking your future
Week14-15. Short Speech and Discussion【Level1: Intermediate】
Textbooks

・中居順子他（2005）『会話に挑戦！中級前期からの日本語ロールプレイ』スリーエーネットワーク【Level2: Advanced】
・清水崇文(2013)『中上級学習者のためのブラッシュアップ日本語会話』スリーエーネットワーク, etc.

Study consultation(office hour)

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

Exams/Results
Evaluation Method【Level1: Elementary】
Role-Play Performances (examination and in-class activities) 40%; Discussion 20%; Homeworks 20%; Learning Attitude 20%【Level2: Intermediate】
Role-Play (examination, presentation and in-class activity) 30%; Speech 20%; Discussion 20%; Homeworks 20%; Learning Attitude: 10%※RUBRICs for Assessment are here: http://syllabus.kyushu-u.ac.jp (KIKAN Education Courses of IUPE)

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