Japanese for Professional Purposes (Intermediate Media Literacy)A University of Tsukuba
Course Overview
We will aim to acquire the media literacy necessary to gather information about Japanese industries, economy, employment, etc. For Students at the J4 to J6 levels. This class is offered as a part of professional career support for International Students.
Learning Achievement
Students will improve their Japanese language skills along with an increased understanding of Japanese culture and Japanese issues. They will practice to apply this knowledge in job-hunting situations.
Competence
Communication ability 20% Ability for critical and creative thinking 20% Data and information literacy 20% Broad perspective and international character 20% Cooperative, independent, and autonomous attitudes 20%
Course prerequisites
Students with level J4, J5, or J6
Grading Philosophy
At least 70% of attendance is required. Assignments: 30% Group discussion participation: 30% Final test: 40%
Course schedule
Class Orientation, Japanese people’s characteristics, case study and class discussion 1case study and class discussion 2case study and class discussion 3case study and class discussion 4students' presentations and class discussion
Course type
Class Exercises
Online Course Requirement
Instructor
Yamamoto Chinami
Other information
I hope the students will prepare, do the assignments, and review afterwards to understand the content of the article and be able to share their opinion easily with others. Practice to express yourself about whatever thoughts come to mind.
Site for Inquiry
Link to the syllabus provided by the university