Course Overview

This course will cover the language knowledge (writing system, vocabulary, grammar, sentence patterns, etc.) necessary for students to communicate about themselves, their families, things happening around them, and other things directly related to themselves.

Learning Achievement

Students will learn the language knowledge (writing system, vocabulary, grammar, sentence patterns, etc.) necessary for students to communicate about themselves, their families, things happening around them, and other things directly related to themselves.

Competence

Course prerequisites

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

Grading Philosophy

Class participation （40%）, Quiz（30%）, Final report （30%）
Note that grades from A+ to C are to be determined based on the total score.

Course schedule

This course will cover the following topics. Corresponding textbook chapters are shown in parentheses.
Orientation, Hobbies (L2)
Weather (L4)
Locations and describing buildings(L6)
Things to do when you go out (L8)
Cultural activities (L10)
Taste of food and cooking ingredients (L12)
Office paraphernalia and conversation among employees (L14)
Exercises to stay healthy (L16)
Expressing feelings (L18)
Review
This schedule may be changed depending on how study progresses.

Course type

Class Exercises

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Kondo Yukiko

Other information

Students need to use online system.
Students should sign up for the following 4 courses together: Elementary 1 (activities) 1, Elementary 1 (explanation) 1, Elementary 1 (activities) 2, Elementary 1 (explanation) 2.

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university