Course Overview

Students will be able to speak in Japanese about everyday topics and topics of social interest. This class will train students to be able to speak appropriately according to the situation and person to whom they are speaking. In addition, students will be able to continue a conversation and express information to their speaking partner.

Learning Achievement

・Students will be able to use expressions appropriate for the setting and the person to whom they are speaking, and be able to respond appropriately to things they hear.
・They will be able to engage in conversation and make presentations on topics from everyday familiar themes while being aware of their audience.

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

Active Participation (Attitude and effort towards group work and pair work) 30%, Verbal Expressions (Speech) 70%
Note that grades from A+ to C are to be determined based on the total score.

Course schedule

Online lessons, using manaba and Zoom, will be given.
Orientation, preparation for speech 1 < Self-introduction >
Speech 1 < Self - introduction >
Speech 2 < My funny experience > preparation
Group discussion 1
Speech 2 < My funny experience > pair / group work
Speech 2 < My funny experience > presentation
Speech 3 < My favorite place/item > preparation
Group discussion 2
Speech 3 < My favorite place/item > pair / group wrok
Speech 3 < My favorite place/item > presentation

Course type

Class Exercises

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Yamada Noe

Other information

・Be active and independent in making preparations and when tackling assignments.
・Make the most of the online lessons.
・The class will be flexible according to the students' level and needs and changes will be made to exercises, tasks, and assignments as necessary.

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university