Course Overview

Students will learn and be able to use upper-intermediate to advanced grammar.

Learning Achievement

To master Japanese grammar necessary to write reports and papers in Japanese.
To be able to read and write compositions using upper-intermediate level grammar.

Competence

1. Communication ability, 3. Date and information literacy, 4. Broad perspective and international character

Course prerequisites

Students have to certify this subject fits their level by taking the placement test (http://ttbj-tsukuba.org/) or by passing a subject one level below this subject.

Grading Philosophy

Quizzes 20%, Tasks 30%, Mid-term Exam 25%, Final Exam 25%
Note that grades from A+ to C are to be determined based on the total score.

Course schedule

Orientation, Level-check Test, L1 Consistently using written language: Style and expressions used in written language
L2 Clarifying the meaning of Sentences: Appropriate use of compound sentences
L3 Using "koto" and "no" properly: How to use the noun clauses "koto" and "no"
L4 Simplifying the sentence: Nominalization of words and clauses
L5 Choosing vocabulary appropriately: Using vocabulary common to reports and papers
L6 Making sentences coherent: Correspondence between beginning and end of sentences
L7 Using similar expressions properly: Using words equivalent to particles
Mid-term test & Assignment, Feedback, Discussion
L8 Using "wa" and "ga" properly: Using particles "wa" and "ga" properly
L9 Showing the writer's perspective: Transitive verbs / Intransitive verbs (Causative form / Passive form)
L10 Showing the connection between past and present: ru-form, ta-form, teitu-form, teita-form
L11 Pointing out words in a sentence: Different use of the demonstratives "ko" and "so"
L12 Giving the context: Proper use of conjunctions and subjunctive expressions
L13 Connecting to the previous sentence: How to use "no da" sentences
L14 Expressing opinions effectively ？ How to correctly use sentence endings to express opinions
Final Test
Schedule may be changed to adjust class in better way.

Course type

Class Exercises

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Ishida Mami

Other information

・Attendance to the first meeting is a must for those who intend to enroll in the course.
・It is hoped that students show flexibility and actively tackle assignments as they are expected to work independently in research and carrying out tasks.
・Be sure to review what you have learned in class and prepare for it.
・The class content may change according to the number of enrolled students, their level and needs.

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university