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

Orientation, preparation for speech1

speech1 < Self introduction>
speech2 < My funny experience > preparation
< My funny experience > pair / group work
group discussion1
< My funny experience > presentatiom
speech3 : < My favorite place/item > preparation
group discussion2
< My favorite place/item > pair / group work
< My favorite place/item > presentation
Changes might be made according to the number of the students.

Course type

Class Exercises

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Takahashi Junko

Other information

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