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2024-2025
FALL SEMESTER COURSE OUTLINEJAPANESE FOR SPEAKERS OF
OTHER LANGUAGES (JSL) Compulsory for all students
1001 JSL 1 (Introductory Japanese)
This is a one semester course for those students who have no priorexperience studying Japanese. Students will learn fundamental Japaneserequired for everyday life. The focus will be listening and speaking; however,the course will also aim to introduce fundamental reading and writing skills.

1002 JSL 2 (Beginner Japanese)In this course, students will learn fundamental grammar structures and will be
encouraged to speak actively in a variety of everyday situations. Once students
have mastered reading and writing Hiragana and Katakana characters, they will
be introduced to basic Kanji to help them take interest in everyday language
around them. Students will also deepen their understanding of Japanese culture
and customs through using their Japanese in various situations.

1003 JSL 3 (Elementary Japanese)
This course is intended for students who have already learned some basic grammar(masu, te, ta, dictionary, negative and plain forms), and gives students a good balance ofthe four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing in order to communicate
accurately in Japanese in everyday life.

2024-2025 Fall Calendar

Contact Information

Orientation Aug. 28 ~ 30, 2024
Classes
Sep. 2 ~ Dec. 20, 2024
(Tentative)*Elective classes run from Sep. 9 to
Dec. 13 2024

Phone: +81-6-6381-8434 Fax: +81-6-6381-8499
E-mail: inoffice@ogu.ac.jp
www.osaka-gu.ac.jp/english/int_exchange
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564-8511
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1004 JSL 4 (Intermediate Japanese)
This course is suitable for N2 level students. Students will learn intermediate
grammar and build up solid grammar skills. Students will also be able to extend theirspeaking, listening, reading and writing abilities holistically through contact with media
such as newspapers and videos.

1005 JSL 5 (Advanced Japanese)
This course is suitable for students who have passed level N1 of the Japanese language
proficiency test or are of a similar level. Students will aim to acquire proficiency ofadvanced, natural Japanese through not just text books but also practical application suchas compositions and oral presentations.

Contact Hours: Total 150 hrs
10 hrs per week

Japanese Studies Course(JSC)

Elective classes

1034 Japanese Business Culture and Practice

J. Kirihara

This is a practical business course for those who are interested in the structure of theJapanesekaishaandwanttoacquireeffective

strategies

forcross-culturalcommunication in the Japanese business organizations. Through various examples ofcultural facts and encounters, students will be able to discover why Japanese think andbehave the way they do in business settings.

1035 The Power of Japanese Pop Culture

Y. Kanemura

This course focuses on learning how Japanese Pop Culture became a cultural icon inboth Japan and Asia, and how it is currently expanding its territory to the global sphere.
We will deal with how Japanese Pop Culture and their related industries have created
new social movements and influenced Japanese civil society by analyzing various
themes and contents.

Students will take part in "Shopping Week" from Sep. 9 ~ 13.
They should take the first 1 or 2 lessons of all elective classes they are interested in.
All students must register for at least 1 elective class.
Students must submit their final selection by 16:00 on Sep. 13 (Fri) via Google Forms.

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1041 Labor, Gender and Society in Japan

A. Takahashi

This course aims to discuss topics such as the supply of labor and population aging,
women in the labor market, human capital, the wage structure and gender wage gap,
labor market discrimination, relative poverty, and gender and leadership in Japan.

1042 Japanese Economic System

Y. Karavasilev

This course aims to provide students not only with a multifaceted understanding ofthe historical and institutional background of the Japanese economy, but also with astrong analytical foundation in the core issues facing the economy. This class not only
explains how Japanese people work, negotiate, make decisions and entertain clients, butalso offer appropriate advice on how to work with the Japanese.

2051 Japanese Society and Culture

M. Mesropyan

This course offers an in-depth exploration of the intricate web of customs, etiquette,and social norms that shape the vibrant tapestry of Japanese society. By the end of thiscourse, students will have a comprehensive understanding of Japanese customs,etiquette, and social norms. They will be equipped with the knowledge and skills
necessary to engage with Japanese culture respectfully and effectively, whether in apersonal or professional context.

1045 Japanese Visual Art: Theory and Practice

M. MostafanezhadThis course offers a deep dive into the evolution of Japanese Comics (Manga), tracing
their journey from traditional forms like emaki scrolls, Japanese painting, woodblock
prints, as well as Takarazuka theatre, kamishibai, and so on to modern Manga and theirsynergy with Japanese animation (Anime). We will explore how these art forms evolved
after their contact with Western arts and have eventually shaped contemporary
Japanese pop culture and the world. In this course, students will get the exciting chanceto create actual Manga, emaki scrolls, and kamishibai as their individual or groupprojects.

Contact Hours: Total 45.5 hrs
2 classes per week / 105 minutes eachStudents will take part in "Shopping Week" from Sep. 9 ~ 13.
They should take the first 1 or 2 lessons of all elective classes they are interested in.
All students must register for at least 1 elective class.
Students must submit their final selection by 16:00 on Sep. 13 (Fri) via Google Forms.

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OsakaGakuinUniversityJapanese for Specific Purposes(JSP)
1011 Osaka Dialect

Elective classes
R. Masudaintermediate to advanced

This class is designed for students to come to understand conversations spoken inOsaka dialect and to converse on a basic level in Osaka dialect. Correct intonation andaccent is essential, so importance will be placed on practicing the pronunciation rather
than vocabulary or grammar.

M.Yuki

1012 Reading Comprehension and Writing Skills
lower-intermediate to intermediate

This reading comprehension and writing class enables students to write on a varietyof topics in Japanese and comprehend texts containing intermediate level Kanji.
Instruction will also be given on the correct usage and writing of Kanji.

M. Fukui1013 Topics on Japan intermediate to advanced

In this class students will acquire knowledge and vocabulary useful for everyday life
in Japan through studying topics related to Japanese lifestyle, culture, and society.
Students will improve their communicative ability by engag-ing in discussions anddelivering presentations on the various topics.

C. Sanford1050 Japanese Communication Skills
lower-intermediate to intermediate
Studentswill

participate

invarious

roleplays

andactivities,

andlearn

practicalJapanese they can use in their everyday life. This class aims to have students
gain conversational ability where they can communicate in correct and naturalJapanese.

Contact Hours: Total 22.75 hrs
1 class per week / 105 minutes eachStudents will take part in "Shopping Week" from Sep. 9 ~ 13.
They should take the first 1 or 2 lessons of all elective classes they are interested in.
All students must register for at least 1 elective class.
Students must submit their final selection by 16:00 on Sep. 13 (Fri) via Google Forms.

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2024-2025秋学期

コース概要

JSL（日本語）

全学生必修

1001 JSL 1（入門）日本語学習歴がない学生、もしくは初級レベルの学習を必要とする学生を対象とする。生活に必要な日本語など日本語の基礎を学習する。４技能では「聞く」「話す」が中心に、漢字や文法、作文など「読む」「書く」の基礎的な習得も目指す。

1002 JSL 2 （初級）
初級文法前半を終了していることを履修条件とする。（ます形、て形、ない形、辞書形、た形、普通形を学習済みのこと）
このコースでは、初級文法前半の復習から始め、初級文法後半を学ぶ。『話す、聞く、読む、書く』の４技能をバランスよく習得し、日常生活において、正しい日本語でコミュニケーションがとれるようになることを目的とする。

1003 JSL 3（初中級）
初級日本語を修得した学生を対象とする。日常生活で使われる自然な会話表現の練習を通して「話す」「聞く」の能力を伸ばし、読み書きや漢字学習により、語彙を増やし、いろいろな話題について表現できるようにすることを目指す。

1004 JSL 4（中級）このコースは日本語中上級から上級に向けて学習する学生を対象としたコースである。N２レベルの文法を学び、日常生活で使える総合的な日本語能力を身につけることを目 標とする。「読む」「書く」様々な社会的・文化的テーマに関する文を読み、レポートや論文が書ける能力の獲得を目指す。「聞く」「話す」状況にあった日本語を聞き、話す練習をし、スピーチやPPTを用いたプレゼンテーションなどを行うことにより、自然な日本語の運用を目指す。

2024-2025 秋学期

連絡先

オリエンテーション 2024年8月28～30日
授業
2024年9月2日～12月20日（暫定）※選択授業は2024年9月9日～12月13日まで実施

電話: +81-6-6381-8434 FAX: +81-6-6381-8499
メール: inoffice@ogu.ac.jp
www.osaka-gu.ac.jp/english/int_exchange
大阪学院大学 国際センター〒564-8511
大阪府吹田市岸部南2-36-1

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1005 JSL 5（上級）このコースは、日本語能力試験N１（または1級）にすでに合格している学生、およびそれと同等のレベルの学生を対象とし、さらに高度で自然な日本語の運用能力を身につけることを目指す。具体的には次のようなレベルを目標とする。・読む：日本語能力試験N1レベルの表現を身につけ、新聞や小説、ネット記事などの文章を、辞書を使いながら正確に速く理解する。 ・書く： N1レベルの表現、漢字を使い、いろいろな状況で必要な文を作り出せる。
・話す： 敬語を正しく使用し、pptを使った発表をしたり、状況に応じて適切な発言ができる。 ・聞く： 日本人の日常会話やテレビ番組、映画などを聞き取り、理解できる。

授業時間：150時間
週10時間
JSC（日本研究） 選択授業
J. Kirihara

1034 Japanese Business Cultures and PracticeThis is a practical business course for those who are interested in the structure of theJapanesekaishaandwanttoacquire

effectivestrategies

forcross-culturalcommunication in the Japanese business organizations. Through various examples ofcultural facts and encounters, students will be able to discover why Japanese think andbehave the way they do in business settings.

1035 The Power of Japanese Pop Culture

Y. Kanemura

This course focuses on learning how Japanese Pop Culture became a cultural icon inboth Japan and Asia, and how it is currently expanding its territory to the global sphere.
We will deal with how Japanese Pop Culture and their related industries have created
new social movements and influenced Japanese civil society by analyzing variousthemes and contents.

選択授業のショッピングウィークは9月9～13日。
ショッピングウィークの間に興味のある全科目の１～２回に出席します。
全学生は必ず選択授業1つ登録しなければなりません。
9月13日（金）の16:00までに最終の選択科目をGoogle Formで登録してください。

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1041 Labor, Gender and Society in Japan

A. Takahashi

This course aims to discuss topics such as the supply of labor and population aging,
women in the labor market, human capital, the wage structure and gender wage gap,
labor market discrimination, relative poverty, and gender and leadership in Japan.

1042 Japanese Economic SystemY. Karavasilev

This course aims to provide students not only with a multifaceted understanding of
the historical and institutional background of the Japanese economy, but also with astrong analytical foundation in the core issues facing the economy. This class not only
explains how Japanese people work, negotiate, make decisions and entertain clients, butalso offer appropriate advice on how to work with the Japanese.

2051 Japanese Society and Culture

M. Mesropyan

This course offers an in-depth exploration of the intricate web of customs, etiquette,and social norms that shape the vibrant tapestry of Japanese society. By the end of thiscourse, students will have a comprehensive understanding of Japanese customs,etiquette, and social norms. They will be equipped with the knowledge and skills
necessary to engage with Japanese culture respectfully and effectively, whether in apersonal or professional context.

1045 Japanese Visual Art: Theory and Practice

M. MostafanezhadThis course offers a deep dive into the evolution of Japanese Comics (Manga), tracing
their journey from traditional forms like emaki scrolls, Japanese painting, woodblock
prints, as well as Takarazuka theatre, kamishibai, and so on to modern Manga and theirsynergy with Japanese animation (Anime). We will explore how these art forms evolved
after their contact with Western arts and have eventually shaped contemporary
Japanese pop culture and the world. In this course, students will get the exciting chanceto create actual Manga, emaki scrolls, and kamishibai as their individual or groupprojects.

授業時間：45.5時間
週2コマ（105分）

選択授業のショッピングウィークは9月9～13日。
ショッピングウィークの間に興味のある全科目の１～２回に出席します。
全学生は必ず選択授業1つ登録しなければなりません。
9月13日（金）の16:00までに最終の選択科目をGoogle Formで登録してください。

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JSP（目的別日本語）選択授業
1011 大阪弁

増田

中級～上級

大阪弁の会話を聞いて理解できるようになることと、大阪弁で基本的な会話ができるようになることを目標とする。大阪弁は正しいアクセントが重要なので、授業では語彙や文法だけでなく、発音練習を重視する。

1012 読解・作文

由木

初中級～中級

このクラスは、初中級～中級向けの読解・作文のクラスで、中級レベルの漢字の入った文を読んで理解することと、様々なトピックについての作文ができるようになることを目的とする。作文については漢字を正しく使って書けるよう指導する。

1013 日本事情

福井

中級～上級

このクラスでは、日本の生活習慣・文化・社会について学ぶことを通じて、生活の場面で役に立つ語彙や知識を身につける。また、トピックについてディスカッションを行い、発表を行うことでコミュニケーション能力の向上を目指す。

サンフォード1050 初中級向け会話 初中級～中級

このクラスは、初中級の学習者のための会話クラスである。授業では、さまざまな場面でのロールプレイやアクティビティなどを行い、日常生活の中で使える実践的な日本語を習得する。また、自分の考えや意見を話す練習を行い、日本人とより自然で円滑なコミュニケーションができる会話能力を身につけることを目標とする。

授業時間：22.75時間

週1コマ（105分）
選択授業のショッピングウィークは9月9～13日。
ショッピングウィークの間に興味のある全科目の１～２回に出席します。
全学生は必ず選択授業1つ登録しなければなりません。
9月13日（金）の16:00までに最終の選択科目をGoogle Formで登録してください。