Japanese Language Classes in Fall Semester (Japanese Language and Culture Studies Course)
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The "Japanese (Comprehensive)" class aims to enhance theJapanese(Regular)

Fallcomprehensive linguistic abilities of students with intermediate to『日本をたどりな classroom performanceadvanced levels of Japanese through the utilization of social science

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assignments are given to the students by sections. Speech and posterof Foreign Studies 15%, homework 15%

University presentation 15%, quizzespresentations are also required from them.

The major objective of the "Japanese (Reading)" class is to improve
the students' intermediate to advanced levels of Japanese reading andJapanese(Readning)writing skills so that they can competently communicate with others on
Fallcampus and in their lives. Acquiring business manners, and practicing
how to write business emails or letters are also important elements
since they are indispensable to students wishing to find employment inJapan.

1classroom performancehandouts

20%, tests (three times)80%

In the "Japanese (Writing)" class, acquiring basic Japanese composition
skills and using the most appropriate expressions for logical thinking
are the most important objectives. By proofreading their students'
compositions, the supervisors figure out what is grammatically wrong
Japanese (Writing)

Fallwith their Japanese, and instruct them to choose proper expressions aswell as to compose well-structured sentences to best serve theirclassroom performancehandouts

20%, assignmnents 30%,
final report 50%

respective purposes. In the latter half of the term, the students arerequired to report on the themes of their own choice. In addition to thequality or content of their reports, the supervisors monitor the creative
processes involved in their development.

In the "Japanese (Listening)" class, the students practice how tointerpret ideas, thoughts, or concepts, and learn logic by listening toJapanese(Listening)

Fallboth logical and abstract stories involving a wide variety of topics. It
aims to enhance the students' listening comprehension skills forclassroom performancehandouts

settings such as university lectures and research presentations. They30%, assignmnents 50%,
final test 20%

also practice summarizing important points while attending the class.

Inthe"Japanese(Oral)"class,

thestudents

improve

theircommunication skills by using the expressions studied at anintermediate to advanced levels of Japanese. While paying attention toJapanese (Oral)

Fall

complex hierarchical human relations, the students learn several handouts
practical expressions they may encounter in their daily lives. Throughthree presentation opportunities, they are offered instructions to create
easily understood, audience-friendly presentations.

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20%,

performanceassignments

20%,

presentation 30%, quizzes
10%, tests 20%

Japanese Language Classes in Spring Semester (Japanese Language and Culture Studies Course)
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In the reading-intensive "Japanese (Reading)" class, the students readpre-advanced level materials written in standard Japanese. They learn
Japanese(Reading)

Springhow to read newspaper articles, novels, etc. The aim of the class is tohelp Japanese Language and Studies Course students complete theirclassroom performancehandouts

final theses by examining/analyzing argument points and thesis(discussion, homework,essays, etc）30%, tests(twice) 70%

organization.

In the "Japanese (Writing)" class, Japanese Language and Studies

classroom performance

Course students are given instructions on how to complete their finalJapanese (Writing)Springtheses. To be specific, instructions on organizing a thesis, utilizing handouts
reference materials, preparing a summary, and practicing presentations

25%, assignments(homework, presentation)
75%(for interim and final presentations) are provided to individual students.

In the "Japanese (Oral)" class, by practicing how to express precisely
Japanese (Oral)

Springwhat they have in mind as well as participating in debates, thestudents can engage in the productive development of arguments andhandouts

classroom performanceand assaignments

acknowledge the different standpoints of others.

Japanese Culture Classes in Fall and Spring Semesters (Japanese Language and Culture Studies Course)
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What are the differences between Japanese studied by people as asecond language and Japanese used by native speakers? These
differences often come to light when people from abroad come into
close contact with Japanese citizens. In the "Japanese Circumstances
CII," students learning the language can be exposed to everydayJapaneseCircumstances C1

FallJapanese through oral communication with fellow students who arenatives of Japan. Via the aforementioned step, students may be able toassignments (ten reports)
handouts

acknowledge the differences between the Japanese they have learned

60%, classroom
performance 40％

and the Japanese actually used by native speakers, as well as uniqueways of thinking and choices of words. In this way, students will cometo realize what constitutes a natural flow of communication inJapanese.
The literature elucidates the dynamics of the history and principles ofindividual nations. In the "Overview of Japanese Literature" class, thestudents learn Japanese letters to put their roles in literature into theproper perspective. Their studies evolve into the conceptualization of
the literature of aristocracy, samurai warriors, and townspeople,

Overview ofJapanese
Literature

Fall

thereby helping them gain new insights into special features and handouts
representative literary works in various historical periods. In the latter
half of the term, students practice reading contemporary novels toenhance their reading comprehension skills and develop theirappreciation for the unique features of Japanese contemporary
literature.

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classroom performance30%, assignments(homework, presentation,report) 70%

The city of Gifu is situated in the heart of Japan and is blessed with amild climate and rich cultural assets. These attractions include Gifu
Castle town which earned the first Japan Heritage designation from theLocal Field Study– Discover Gifu

Fall

Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan. In the "Local Field Study Discover Gifu" class, the main focus is on the study of Gifu's richhandouts

short reports 100%

historical and cultural assets, as well as on visiting famous historicalsites and museums to enlighten students regarding the history, culture
and tradition of Gifu and the local community.

In the "Introduction of Linguistics," students study given themes, suchas "somewhat funny, interesting, intriguing Japanese," in order toexplore their Japanese linguistic abilities. Students learn the general
Introduction
to Linguistics

Springrules of Japanese that are taken for granted by Japanese people.

final examination 40%,

Students also study the basics of linguistics, and, if available, they can handouts

classroom performance

make a comparison between Japanese and other foreign languages

20%, assignments 40%

studied by the students or used by international students in class,enabling them to more deeply analyze, and gain a new perspective on
the Japanese language.

5In “ Easy Steps to Japanese Culture ” class, students develop theirunderstanding of Japanese culture by attending lectures andexperiencing cultural activities firsthand. Specifically, students haveanopportunity

toobserve

Nohgaku(NohandKyogenperformances), ancient court music and dance (Gagaku), tea
Easy Steps toJapanese Culture

Springceremony, and Gujo Bon dancing (traditional mid-summer dancing
originated in Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture, listed as a UNESCO

handouts

classroom

performance

50%, short reports 50%

Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2022).
One of the major objectives of this class is to enlighten students
about the history and background of Japanese culture, and givethem insight into cultural similarities between Japan and their homecountries.
In the "Thesis Supervision" class, Japanese Language and Culture
Studies Course students receive instructions from their supervisors for

ThesisSupervision

Springthe completion of their theses (more than once per week) by 1) settinga theme, 2) selecting relevant materials, 3) organizing the content, and4) writing their paper. The students can consult with their Japanese
student tutors, and ask for advice.

※ In the spring semester, students are required to take General
Education classes as elective subjects in addition to the classes
above.

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