Module Code20255050

Course Term

Course Subject Name

Progressive Japanese Ⅰ

SpringCourse Tutor

Mika Tamura

The 4th Semester

Credit1Schools

School of Agriculture

Taught YearCampus
Subject Area
Course Subject Classification

The 2nd year and above
Ito campus
LectureSubjects for Languages and Culture

Taught Day

FRI-1
Friday, 1st period (8:40-10:10)

Course Requirements
Course Requirement(Pre-requisite)

To already have language skills of lower CEFR B1 equivalent to JLPT N3 Level or have completed Pre-Intermediate (Level 4) or Intermediate 1 (Level 5) of JACs and JLT provided byInternational Student Center

Course Outline
After you have gained some proficiency in your Japanese and feel a little comfortable to use it. It is now time to progress to the next level. The aim of this course is to prepare the students to take specializedcourses taught in Japanese language in the future. Together with Action-oriented Approach (AoA), the course is designed upon Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) approach where students learn asubject and a second language at the same time. The 9 topics of 17 SDGs goals are covered in Spring Semester and good practices to tackle with the challenges will be explored in the class. The class being
content focused, students are trained to think and learn in Japanese language. Through peer-to-pear learning activities such as discussion, peer-reading and peer response, the students will develop integrated
Japanese language skills including vocabulary building, reading and essay writing by working on with their assignments before and after each class.

key words
Japanese Language, SDGs, Action-oriented Language Learning, Contend and Language Integrated Learning, Essay writing
Study Objectives (General)
This course is designed in order for the students to obtain Japanese language skills of CEFR B1 level (Mid-High), ACTFL Speaking Intermediate Mid-High, equivalent of JLPT N3
CEFR B1 (Threshold or pre-Intermediate) is the first level of the Independent Range- At the end of this level B1, students will have crossed a threshold in your language-learning project: students will be able to-understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
-deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
-produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
-describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Study Objectives (Specific)

The course aims to achieve the following:

In this couse taught using Action-oriented Approach (AOA) , students will practice Japanese to fullfill the goals or CAN-DO aims set for this cousrse. The instructor will provide all the 15 CAN-DO aims during the firstlecture. Along with them, students will also explore 9 goals of SDGs, which include "good health and well-being", "gender equality", "climate action", and so on.

Course Plan
In the 15 lessons of this course, students will practice speaking Japanese and do activities using they have learned from each chapter of textbook. They will also learn about SDGs' some good practices thatchanged the future. The instructor will provide the detailed schedule during the first lecture.

Course Approaches

Action-oriented Approach (AoA), Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) , Peer-to-Peer Learning
できる⽇本語中級テキストブック（アルク）

Textbooksできる⽇本語中級ことば・表現ワークブック（アルク）
未来を変える⽬標SDGｓアイデアブック（紀伊国屋書店）
その他配布資料

Reference Books
Mika Tamura (Dr.)
Study consultation(office hour)

Office Location: W4-423-1
Office Hours: By appointment
Email: mikatamura@mail.cstm.kyushu-u.ac.jp
Telephone:092-802-3872
Pre-class assignment 15%

Exams/Results
Evaluation Method

OthersClass performance 40%
Submission of reflection sheet 15%
Writing assignment 30%