Course Overview

Students will be able to gather information about topics from various fields, and convey that information to others along with their own thoughts.

Learning Achievement

Students will gather information about topics from various fields, construct their own thoughts about it, and convey that to the listeners in an easy-to-understand manner.

Competence

Course prerequisites

Students who have completed Pre-Advanced Japanese Speaking 7, or its equivalent.

Grading Philosophy

Attitude towards group work and pair work 20%, Speeches (Opinion presentations) 80%

Course schedule

Orientation self-introduction
one minute self-introduction, topic(1) discussion
topic(2) discussion
topic(3) discussion
preparation for debate
debate or presentation (1)
topic(4) discussion
topic(5) discussion
debate or presentation (2)
biblio battle
The schedule might be changed according to the number of the students.

Course type

Class Exercises

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Takahashi Junko

Other information

Always think logically as you take a wider perspective of society. Make the most of every opportunity to expand your vocabulary.
Enjoy exchanging views with classmates.
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