Course Overview

Students will master the Japanese necessary for university life and study. They will strengthen their reading skills gained at the elementary level. In addition, they will learn and practice intermediate grammar and vocabulary, etc.

Learning Achievement

The aim of this course is to improve foundational reading skills for everyday situations and an academic environment. Students will practice reading short texts that convey basic information and identifying main ideas. They will also learn grammar, vocabulary, and strategies necessary for reading.

Competence

Course prerequisites

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

Grading Philosophy

Homework assignments 35%, Quizzes 35%, and Final exam 30%. (Tentative)
(Attendance rate of 70% or higher is required)
Note that grades from A+ to C are to be determined based on the total score.

Course schedule

Orientation, Introduction
Lesson 1「泣かす側　悪い　思い込みでは」
Lesson 2「植物もストレス解消？」
Lesson 3「シュレッダー」, L1-2 Quiz
Lesson 4「「うまい」「へた」より大切なこと」
Lesson 5「ロボットとの付き合い方、おしえます」, L3-4 Quiz
Lesson 6「スタディーツアーのすすめ」
Lesson 7「ぜんぶ無料、スーパー開業」, L5-6 Quiz
Lesson8「モードが違う」
Review, Final Test

Course type

Class Exercises

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Mitani Eri

Other information

Classes are generally held face-to-face. The content of classes is subject to change.
Students must be present on the first day of class for an explanation of the course content. If you are unable to attend, contact the school in advance by email.

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university