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 to the setting and the person to whom they are speaking, and be able to respond appropriately to things said to them.
・They will be able to engage in conversation and make presentations on topics from everyday familiar themes and 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

Orientation, preparation for speech1
Self - introduction & speech1
preparation for speech2 < My funny experience >
group discussion1
group discussion2
speech2 < My funny experience >
preparation for speech3 < My favorite place/item >
preparation for speech3 < My favorite place/item >
speech3 < My favorite place/item >
farewell speech & review

Course type

Class Exercises

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Yamada Noe

Other information

・Be active and independent in making preparations and when tackling assignments.
・Use Japanese actively even outside of the classroom.

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university