HGP Japanese Language Program

Orientation
Beginner Low

Agenda

1. General Information on Classes
2. Course Registration
3. Course Content
3.1 Timetable
3.2 Textbooks
3.3 Schedule
3.4 Grading

4. FQA

Hitotsubashi Center for Global Education

Japanese Language Programin HGP (Hitotsubashi University Global Education Program)

1. General Information
on Classes

Course steps

Classes will be conducted face-to-face.
• In principle, classes will be conducted face-to-face.
• Students who have not yet entered Japan or havebeen officially permitted to attend classes online by
Hitotsubashi University may take classes online.

If you successfully pass courses at the level
you were placed in, you will be eligible fortaking courses a level higher in the following
semester.

• Depending on the situation of the students, the modeof class delivery may change after course registration
period by consultation.

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Course Registration Period

2. Course Registration

How to Access: CELS

➡ Hitotshbashi University HP➡ Current Students ➡ Education system; CELS

Friday, April 7 –Friday, April 14

Withdrawal (W) of your registered course(s)If you have registered for a course and decided towithdraw from it after the registration period, youmust process the withdrawal using the CELS Online
Registration System during the withdrawal period.
After that period, you will not be able to withdraw.
Failure then to complete the assigned (assessment)tasks will result in a Fail grade (F).
Course Withdrawal:
Monday, April 24 – Sunday, April 30

Course Enrollment Web Lottery
Decision regarding the enrollment for Exchange
students will be made by the web lottery.
First Web Lottery:
9:00 April 3 – 12:00 April 4 [JST]Second Web Lottery:
17:00 April 5 – 14:00 April 6 [JST]For details, contact the administration office.

How to Register◼ If you are＞ an Exchange Student (Undergraduate / Graduate)＞ a Research Student→ you should register via Campus Education
Learning System (CELS) online.
* Graduate Exchange Students andResearch Students may apply to the Second
Web Lottery.

2How to register

First Week Classes
・Classes during the first 2 weeks will be provided face-to-face.

◼ If you are a Regular Graduate Student→ you cannot apply to the Web Lottery
Please contact an administration office forregistration.

→ If you are in Japan
Come to the classroom※ Bring a PC and headphones to class→ If you have not arrived yet
Access to ZOOM meeting※ A link for ZOOM meeting will be announced via manaba

Before the class
Make sure to :• install a desktop app for ZOOM.
• sign up and create your accountSelf-registration on
manaba(only “signed-up” users will be able to “join a meeting” )Hitotsubashi Center for Global Education
Japanese Language Education Program• Self-registration on MANABA is different from the CELS course
registration. To enroll in the course as a regular student, you
should complete the course registration procedure on CELS.
• Exchange Students and Research Students who win the Web
Lottery will be automatically registered on MANABA.
★ Regular Graduate Students should make a temporary selfregistration on manaba before the classes start.
NOTE! After the registration period is closed, all students except
regular students enrolled in the course will be automatically deleted
from MANABA.

Professors will post important news on MANABA★ Zoom links (URL) for logging in to theclasses online(for students who have not arrived in Japan)★ important announcements andinformation on the courses

3Click the tab “Current Students” on
Hitotsubashi University homepage

Make sure you have
Student ID and the password

Click “Education Systems (CELS, manaba)”Enter your Student ID and password

xxxxxxClick “Search and register for courses” in thebox “About Self Registration”

Enter the course title“Basic Japanese I”

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A list of courses will appear.
Click “Basic Japanese I”

After you click the button “Register”, the following message
will be displayed.

”Self registration is complete. If you would like to
finalize the registration, please do so using theStudent Information System.”

When the self-registration is complete,
the course will be added to “My Courses” list.

Receive manaba COURSE NEWS via mailMake sure to change reminder settings inorder to receive announcements to your email.

Click “Settings”
Important announcements

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Click “Change reminder settings”① In the field “All reminders” select “Receive”.
② Fill in your regular Email address （and thecellphone Email address） that you want reminders
to be sent to.
Please use the email address you check daily.

Click

3. Course Content①②

Click “save and sent test mail” at the bottom of
the screen.
You will receive the following message:
This email was generated automatically by manaba to confirm
if you have set up a correct email address.”

Japanese Language Courses

Basic Japanese 1

Introduction to
Japanese Language• an intensive course• 5 classes per week
(5 credits)• designed for students
who want to learn theJapanese language
intensively and major in
the Japanese language attheir home universities.

• a light course• 3 classes per week
(3 credits)• designed for students
who plan to study at
Hitotsubashi University
for 1 semester or more
and want to startlearning Japanese at a
slower pace.

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Course paths for 1-Year students

Course paths for 1-Year students

Intensive path (fast track)

Intensive path (slow track)Spring-Summer

Basic Japanese 1

if successfully
passedAutumn-WinterSpring-Summer

Introduction to
Japanese Language

step upto a higher level
1. Basic Japanese 2

stay atthe Beginner Low level

Autumn-WinterBasic Japanese 1

deepen yourknowledge anddevelop basic skills

2. Comprehensive Japanese for
Beginners

NOTE!
• tight schedule• fast learning pace, much homework• mastering your Japanese in a short period• no time for traveling and adjusting to the
new environment

NOTE!
• You can start at a slow pace to have time to adjust to the newenvironment and get used to the teaching style, writing
system, and some essential grammar in basics.
• You cannot proceed to the Beginner High level.

Course paths for 1-Year students

Course paths for 6-Months students

Non-intensive path

Intensive path

Spring-Summer

Autumn-WinterSpring-Summer

Introduction to
Japanese Language

No Japanese language
classes.

Basic Japanese 1

Devote your free timeto self-study and explore
Japan outside of theclassroom!

* Master the first half of Japanesebasics to step up to a higher levelat your home university.

Return to yourhome university

NOTE!
• tight schedule• fast learning pace, much homework• mastering your Japanese in a short period• no time for traveling and adjusting to the
new environment

NOTE!
• Check the requirements at your home university.
• You cannot proceed to the Beginner High level.

Course paths for 6-Months students

Autumn-WinterBasic Japanese 1

Basic Japanese 2

Non-intensive path
Spring-Summer

Autumn-WinterIntroduction to
Japanese Language

Return to yourhome university* Get familiar with the Japanese writing system,and enjoy the first steps in learning Japanese.

Introduction to Japanese
Language• Even if you successfully pass Introduction to Japanese
Language, you will not be able to proceed to BasicJapanese 2 in the following semester.

NOTE!
• Check the requirements at your home university.

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suzuki.s@r.hit-u.ac.jp

Basic Japanese 1

vs.
Introduction to
Japanese Language

Course Instructors
Course Coordinator

Other Instructors

Introduction to Japanese
Language

Introduction to Japanese
Language

Basic Japanese 1
SIRAISHI, Erina
SAJI, Saki
SUGIMOTO, Miho
YAMAZAKI, Mayumi

Wu, Rija
Long, Yiqun

Flow to the first class

The number of students who can be enrolled in each course depends
on the classroom capacity. (Being determined by web lottery)

Basic Japanese 1

SUZUKI Sayuri
suzuki.s@r.hit-u.ac.jp
Office Hour：by appointment

Introduction to Japanese
Language

Basic Japanese 1• Maximum 15 students• Maximum 72 students• If the number of enrollees exceeds the limit, thestudents will be divided into 2 classes(Introduction to Japanese Language① andIntroduction to Japanese Language ②). Eachclass will be conducted in the same period of
the timetable, BUT in DIFFERENT CLASSROOMS

Self-Registration on MANABA
1st Web lotterywin

2nd Web lottery
win

win
win

In this case, the IJL course coordinator will announce which class you areenrolled in (①or ②). Please be sure to set the reminder settings on manaba inorder to receive important announcements about the classrooms by email.

Announcement of the class decision

1st Class (April 10)

Course Period: April 10 – July 19
M.

1st

3.1 Timetable

8:45
10:30

T.

IJL
①②

W.

Th.

F.

IJL
①②

BJ1

BJ1

2nd

10:45
12:30

BJ1

BJ1

BJ1

IJL
①②

3 (for IJL) or 5 (for BJ1) classes per week.
Students should attend all 3 or 5 classes.

8Basic Japanese 1

Introduction to Japanese
Language• 5 classes per week
(5 credits)• Students should
attend all 5 classes.

• 3 classes per week
(3 credits)• Students should
attend all 3 classes.

3.2. Textbooks

Students are not allowed to take
both courses during the same semester.

Basic Japanese 1
1. “GENKI Vol.1: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese (TheThird Edition)” The Japan Times, ¥3600, ISBN: 978-4789017305
2. “GENKI Vol.1 WORKBOOK (The Third Edition) ” The Japan Times,¥1700, ISBN-13: 978-4789017312
3. Handouts and listening materials

Main Textbook Structure• Conversation and Grammar Section①

Dialogue

NOT the 2nd
Edition!
Textbooks and workbooks are available at Hitotsubashi Coop
online bookstore.

Main Textbook Structure

Main Textbook Structure• Conversation and Grammar Section• Conversation and Grammar Section②

Vocabularyused in the Vocabulary Quizand learning activities in class③

Grammarused for self-study andclass preparation

Students should read
Grammar Notes before the classand come prepared.

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Main Textbook Structure

Main Textbook Structure• Reading and Writing Section• Reading and Writing Section

①

Kanji
used in Kanji Quiz andclass preparation

Workbook Structure• Grammar / Listening Comprehension / Kanji②

Reading partused in Reading Activities in class

Introduction to Japanese Language
1. “Marugoto: Starter (A1) Rikai“ (Japan Foundation) ,Sanshusha, ¥1,700, ISBN: 978-4-384-05753-9 C0081
2. Handouts and listening materials

Used for Homework.
Do exercises and submit
the designated pages on the due date.

Starter (A1)Rikai

NOT Katsudoo!

Textbooks are available at the university bookstore in the West Campus.

Main Textbook Structure

Main Textbook Structure• Conversation and Grammar Section• Conversation and Grammar Section①

Vocabulary

include Kanji(Very basic one)

① Vocabulary
Supplementary Material
・Wordbookused in the Vocabulary Quizand learning activities in class10Main Textbook Structure

Main Textbook Structure• Conversation and Grammar Section• Conversation and Grammar Section②Dialogue &③GrammarGrammar

Supplementary Material・Grammar Notes
used for self-study andclass preparation
Students should read
Grammar Notes before the classand come prepared.

Main Textbook Structure

Homework• Reading and Writing Section• Grammar④

Reading⑤

Writing

Homework.
Do exercises and submit
the designated pages on the website.

• All materials will be distributed before classes via
MANABA or during the online classes by the
instructor via zoom chat .
★ Students should check MANABA course page anddownload handouts before every class.

3.3. Schedule• Copies of Lesson 1 will be distributed in class(only for the first week).
Regular students enrolled in the course MUST purchaseboth textbook and workbook as soon as possible.
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Check Web Syllabus

Web syllabus (CELS) Detailed Information✓ Time and Classroom✓ Instructors✓ Class Schedule Details✓ Textbook
https://www.hit-u.ac.jp/eng/✓ Grading→ Syllabus Search

Web syllabus (CELS)Class Schedule Details

Course Description Materials
Download the course description materials fromthe “Resourses” on the manaba course page.
1. Spring-Summer Semester 2023 Syllabus
2. Spring-Summer Semester 2023 Schedule
3. “How To” materials

・Homework & due
Submit the WORKBOOK tasks
Lesson2 in the class on 26th
September.

How to check your schedule
2022AW Basic Japanese 1 Scheduleabbreviation

2nd Perio d（10:45-12:30）
G: Grammar WB: Workbook

9/26

9/26
KHW:Kanji homework KQ：Kanji Quiz VQ：Vocabulary Quiz RP：Roleplay

9/27

9/28

9/29

9/30

Quiz Hiragana Quiz ③

Katakana Quiz①

VQ (L4)

HW WB 2-A

WB 2-B

Writing (L3)L3 G2,3:～ようび,に/へ[Direction]
Kanji(L3) 一二三四

五

10/3
Quiz

L3 G8: は,Dialogue,
RolePlay, Reading
and Writing

L4 G1,2:～は[Position]です/～に～があります/いますKanji (L3) 六七八九十Kanji (L3)百千万円時 Kanji (L3) Review

Kanji (L4) 日本人

10/4

10/5

Katakana Quiz②

HW WB 3-A
p42 [4-2]

10/6
KQ (L3)WB 3-B, KHW3-2

Writing (L3)

五

10/3
Quiz

Kanji (L5) 山川元気

Kanji (L4) Review

L3 G2,3,4: TimeL3 G3, 5, 6, 7:でwords/に[Time]/ い[Place]/～ませんかつ

p42 [4-2]

L3 G8: は,Dialogue,
RolePlay, Reading
and Writing

Kanji (L3) 六七八九十Kanji (L3)百千万円時 Kanji (L3) Review

10/4

10/5

Katakana Quiz②

HW WB 3-A

10/6
KQ (L3)WB 3-B, KHW3-2

Submit the WORKBOOK “Using Kanji”
Kanji(L4) 日本人(Lesson3-2)
tasks on P134 on this day inclass.

10/7

VQ (L5)p48 [4-8]

Kanji (L4) 月火水 Kanji (L4) 木金土曜 Kanji (L4) 上下中半
・Grammar and expressions
learned in class.
Read Grammar Notes 4,5,6,8(P.110-113 ) given in the textbook
before the class.
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L4 ・Kanji
G1,2:～はquiz for lesson 3 given in the[Position]です/～に
textbook (P304-305) and be prepared.
～があります/います・Kanji Homework (KHW)

Writing (L4)L4
L4 G4,5,6,8:
G1,3,7:[EVENT]がL4 まとめ, Dialogue, L4 Reading andVerb[Past]/～じかんあります/たくさんRP
Writing/と/～も/Noun [Past]

p48 [4-8]

Kanji (L4) 木金土曜 Kanji (L4) 上下中半

9/30
VQ (L4)

Kanji(L3) 一二三四

10/7

Kanji (L4) 月火水

9/29

WB 2-B
p38 [3-7]

Writing (L4)L5 G1: い/なAdjective[Present],
どんな

9/28
Katakana Quiz①

HW WB 2-A

L3 G2,3:～ようび,に/へ[Direction]

VQ (L5)L4
L4 G4,5,6,8:
G1,3,7:[EVENT]がL4 まとめ, Dialogue, L4 Reading andVerb[Past]/～じかんあります/たくさんRP
Writing/と/～も/Noun [Past]

9/27

Quiz Hiragana Quiz ③

p38 [3-7]
L3 G2,3,4: TimeL3 G3, 5, 6, 7:でwords/に[Time]/ い[Place]/～ませんかつ・Learn the vocabulary
for lesson 4 given in the
textbook (P104-105) andbe prepared for the quiz.

・Submit Writing Assignment
for Lesson3 on this day in class.

Kanji (L4) Review

L5 G1: い/なAdjective[Present],
どんな
Kanji (L5) 山川元気

・Kanji learned in class.
Check the meaning, correct reading
and writing order of eachkanji .(P308-309) before the class82

12• Use the class schedules to:• preview lessons;• get prepared for quizzes;• submit assignments on time;• manage your time effectively.

3.4. Grading★ Class schedules may be subject to change.

Grading

Attendance

BJ1

IJL

100%

100%

• No audit is allowed. Students who want toattend a Japanese learning class, are required toregister.
• We take attendance very seriously. Being absent
or late to class will be penalized with a total
score reduction.
• Keep in touch with the class instructors if you
have any problems with attendance.

Attendance

Homework:• If you are late for less than 20 minutes, you will
be reduced by 20%. If you are late or leave theclass for either 20 minutes or more after theclass has started, you will also be reduced by
30%.

• You will be given homework assignments on a regular basis.
Check the course schedule and meet deadlines.
• You should submit your homework at the beginning of theclass following the instructor’s directions. No submission
after the deadline is accepted. It will NOT be marked onyour score if submitted after due date.
• Incomplete or poorly done homework will NOT be accepted.
If more than half of the assignment is incorrect, it will not bemarked.

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Quizzes

Exams• Quizzes will be usually given at the beginning of
the class via manaba. If you come late, you will
miss quizzes.

• Midterm and Final Exams include Speaking, Listening, andReading Tests.
• Final Exam also includes a presentation.
• You may make up for midterm, and final exam ONLY IF YOU HAVESERIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES. In this case you should submit awritten explanation and inform the coordinator as soon as
possible.
• Exams should be made up within a week of the scheduled time
and will NOT be given prior to the scheduled test dates. The scoreon a make-up exam will be reduced by 10 %.

• No make up for quizzes.

4. FQANOTE:

How do we entry for the classes?
Submit “Entry Sheet for BJ1/IJL course” onmanaba “Surveys” page.

We take attendance very strictly.
If students miss some classes, it will be difficult
for them to catch up and successfully complete
the course.

*Only students who have already decided taking the class.
After you submit “entry sheet for BJ1/IJL” , access to MANABA
course “Resourses” page, and take “Pre-lesson for starters of
BJ1/IJL”. This page guides some self-study materials such as
Japanese writing system, Hiragana & Katakana and “how totype” Japanese.
951) Entry sheet for BJ1/IJL”
2) Pre-lesson for starters of BJ1/IJL

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4. FQA
Can we entry for both classes?
(In order to decide which class to take and opt-out during
the withdrawal period)➤ Due to the registration system, Yes.

BUT!
By applying for both BJ1 and IJL, you may deprive
other students of the opportunity to take Japaneseclasses. To avoid such trouble, please carefully readthe course materials (syllabus and schedule) andchoose only one.

4. FQA

4. FQAMy major class conflicts with Japanese class.
(i.e. Japanese Economics and BJ1 both arelectured in same day and same period )Is it possible to be absent some classes in aweek?
➤ NO. You must attend all classes.
(BJ1: 5 classes a week, IJL: 3 classes a week)

4. FQAI would like to ask about the credits transfer withmy home university.

Can we watch on-demand video of BJ1 or IJL
courses if we entry?

➤ Please ask administration office or Academic
Advising Session (Q&A Session about course
selection) 13:30-14:30 [JST] on 31 March at
Mercury Tower 7F.

➤ NO. Both courses are conducted face-to-faceon time in the 1st or 2nd period.
Any On-demand videos for regular students
will be not provided.

4. FQAIs it possible to change the level if I feel this level
will not be suitable for me?
➤ Basically, NO. Students are expected to takeclasses in the level you were placed.

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