Course Overview

Students will be able to write compositions of about 1,000 characters that easily convey to the reader their ideas on familiar, everyday topics. They will be able to write expository reports and opinion pieces that are well-organized, using specific examples and quotes, and appropriate expressions and vocabulary.

Learning Achievement

Students will be able to write well-organized compositions of about 1,000 characters that easily convey to the reader their ideas on familiar, everyday topics.

Competence

Course prerequisites

Students who have completed the J5 level for Writing; those who understand the basic rules for Japanese composition writing and can write an essay of about 800 characters; and those who possess intermediate level grammar and vocabulary competence.

Grading Philosophy

Final test 50%, Homework 50%

Course schedule

You will write compositions using expression in each lesson.
Orientation, Level check (composition)
Expressions about reporting something (L.1)
Expressions about reporting something (L.２)
Quotations and other related expressions (L. 3)
Quotations and other related expressions (L.4)
Expressions about author's opinion (L.5)
Expressions about author's opinion (L.6)
Making a resume (L.7)
Making a resume (L.8)
Final examination, Feedback

Course type

Class Exercises

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Hirakata Yukiko

Other information

Students are expected to submit all assigned compositions and their revisions.

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university