Japanese 7 Grammar 2A (Pre-advanced) University of Tsukuba
Course Overview
Students will learn grammar patterns/usages required for the pre-advanced level while reviewing what was learned in the mid-intermediate level. They will master practical skills necessary for effectively communication in Japanese.
Learning Achievement
Students will learn pre-advanced level grammar and develop the ability to comprehend complex Japanese used in both written and spoken forms. They will also learn about pragmatic features of Japanese that facilitate smooth communication.
Competence
Course prerequisites
Students have to certify this subject fits their level by taking the placement test (http://ttbj-tsukuba.org/).
Grading Philosophy
Assignments/class participation: 30%, Quizzes: 30%, Final Exam: 40% (A minimum attendence of 70% is mandatory) Note that grades from A+ to C are to be determined based on the total score.
Course schedule
Check the manaba course page for Japanese 7 Grammar 2A (Pre-intermediate) without fail.【4月17日】 Orientation Lesson 1: tensu asupekuto (tense & aspect)①【4月24日】 Quiz (none) Lesson 1: tensu asupekuto (tense & aspect)②【5月8日】 Quiz (Lesson 1) Lesson 2: asupekuto wo arawasu hoka no keisiki (other aspectual forms)【5月15日】 Quiz (Lesson 2) Lesson 3: shijishi (demonstratives)【5月22日】 Quiz (Lesson 3) Lesson 4: ishi wo arawasu hyougen (expressions used to convey will)【5月29日】 Quiz (Lesson 4) Lesson 5: "mono" "koto" wo tsukutta hyougen (expressions that use "mono" and "koto")【6月5日】 Quiz (Lesson 5) Lesson 6: "iu" wo tsukutta hyougen (expressions that use "iu")【6月12日】 Quiz (Lesson 6) Lesson 7: "wake" wo tsukutta hyougen (expressions that use "wake")【6月19日】 Quiz (Lesson 7) Lesson8: gyakusetsu hyougen (expressions of contradiction)【6月26日】 Quiz (Lesson 8) Final test and feedback
Course type
Class Exercises
Online Course Requirement
Instructor
Chauhan Anubhuti
Other information
Students are expected to preview lessons before coming to class. In addition, students should also review lessons after each class. Students will be asked to write and discuss example sentences during class in order to firmly grasp the correct usage of each grammar point.
Site for Inquiry
Link to the syllabus provided by the university
