Japanese 4 Grammar 2A (Pre-intermediate) University of Tsukuba
Course Overview
Students will master the Japanese necessary for university life. They will strengthen their ability to use grammar learned at the beginner level. In addition, they will learn and practice intermediate level grammar and vocabulary.
Learning Achievement
Students will (1) review grammar points and sentence patterns covered at the beginner level while (2) learn in depth about how to use grammar expressions required at the intermediate level.
Competence
Course prerequisites
Students have to certify this subject fits their level by taking the placement test (http://ttbj-tsukuba.org/).
Grading Philosophy
Assignments/class participation: 30%, Quizzes: 30%, Final Exam: 40% (A minimum attendence of 70% is mandatory) Note that grades from A+ to C are to be determined based on the total score.
Course schedule
Check the course page for Japanese 4 Grammar 2A (Pre-intermediate) on manaba without fail.【4月17日】 Orientation Grammar review【4月24日】 Quiz (none) Lesson 1: shijishi (demonstratives)【5月8日】 Quiz (Lesson 1) Lesson 2: joshi (particles)【5月15日】 Quiz (Lesson 2), Quiz feedback (Lesson 1) Lesson 4: no, koto, mono【5月22日】 Quiz (Lesson 4) Lesson 5: genin, riyuu (cause, reason)【5月29日】 Quiz (Lesson 5) Lesson 6: mokuteki, kanou, ganbou (purpose, potential, desire)【6月5日】 Quiz (Lesson 6) Lesson 7: iku, kuru【6月12日】 Quiz (Lesson 7) Lesson 8: suru, naru【6月19日】 Quiz (Lesson 8) Review (Lessons 1 ~ 8)【6月26日】 Final test and feedbackWe will begin studying from the textbook ("Level Up Nihongo Bunpou Chuukyuu") from April 24 (Mon.). Please make sure you have the textbook by then.
Course type
Class Exercises
Online Course Requirement
Instructor
Chauhan Anubhuti
Other information
Students are expected to preview lessons before coming to class. In addition, students should also review lessons after each class. Students will be asked to write and discuss example sentences during class in order to firmly grasp the correct usage of each grammar point.
Site for Inquiry
Link to the syllabus provided by the university
