Course Overview

In addition to reviewing grammatical structures and patterns covered in the elementary level, students will study grammar necessary for the intermediate level. Students will learn to distinguish different grammar points in relation to pragmatic characteristics and meaning, and learn the correct usage of grammar in everyday situations.

Learning Achievement

・To master the grammar and sentences at the intermediate level. ・To understand how to differentiate between them according to situation and able to use properly.

Competence

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 30%, Final exam 70%
Note that grades from A+ to C are to be determined based on the total score.

Course schedule

Orientation, Level check and Review
Lesson 9 te-form and Negative te-form
Lesson 10 Noun Modifier
Lesson 11 Listing
Lesson 12 Tense
Lesson 13 Benefactive Expression
Lesson 14 Honorific Language and Humble Language
Lesson 15 Honorific Form and Humble From and Expressions of Politeness
Lesson 16 Negative Expression
Review and Final exam

Course type

Class Exercises

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Jin Chengji

Other information

Students are expected to preview lessons before coming to class. They will be asked to write many example sentences and discuss these in class in order to firmly grasp the correct usage of each grammar point. Students should review lessons after each class.

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university