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 reading skills for everyday situations and the basic academic environment. Students will practice understanding short texts that convey basic information and identifying main ideas. They also learn the use of grammar, vocabulary, and strategies for reading.

Competence

Course prerequisites

Students should have learned basic Japanese (proficiency of Level 4 or higher). Kanji level of 4 or higher is desirable.

Grading Philosophy

(Tentative) Homework 35%, Quizzes 35%, Final report 30%.
Note that grades from A+ to C are to be determined based on the total score.

Course schedule

Orientation, Introduction
Lesson1「泣かす側　悪い　思い込みでは」
Lesson2「植物もストレス解消？」
Lesson3「シュレッダー」, L1-2 Quiz
Lesson4「「うまい」「へた」より大切なこと」
Lesson5「ロボットとの付き合い方、おしえます」, L3-4 Quiz
Lesson6「スタディーツアーのすすめ」
Lesson7「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