Course Overview

This class practices reading and writing to ensure a smooth transition for students at the J3 level to the J4 level.

Learning Achievement

Students will read several essays while paying attention to how grammatical patterns are used in sentences. After practicing how to use the patterns, students will write their own essays which express their experience and opinions.

Competence

Course prerequisites

Students have to certify this subject fits their level by taking the placement test.
Students should have the Japanese ability of CEFR A1; close to level A2 is ideal.
They should be able to read hiragana and katakana, and hopefully basic kanji as well.

Grading Philosophy

Class performance (Online classes using Zoom) 20%
Homework (using manaba) 30%
Composition assignments (using manaba) 50%

Course schedule

Level Check, Class Orientation
Lesson 1 "Communication" 「コミュニケーション」1(読みましょう・答えましょう・使いましょう)
Lesson 1 "Communication" 「コミュニケーション」2(話しましょう・書きましょう)
Lesson 2 "Garbage Disposal" 「ごみ問題」1(読みましょう・答えましょう・使いましょう)
Lesson 2 "Garbage Disposal" 「ごみ問題」2(話しましょう・書きましょう)
Lesson 3 "Foreign Cultures" 「異文化」1(読みましょう・答えましょう・使いましょう)
Lesson 3 "Foreign Cultures" 「異文化」2(話しましょう・書きましょう)
Lesson 4 "Richness" 「豊かさ」1(読みましょう・答えましょう・使いましょう)
Lesson 4 "Richness" 「豊かさ」2(話しましょう・書きましょう)
Lesson 5 "Human Relations" 「人間関係」1(読みましょう・答えましょう・使いましょう)
Lesson 5 "Human Relations" 「人間関係」2(話しましょう・書きましょう)

Course type

Class Exercises

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Garmaeva Olga

Other information

Be sure to submit the composition assignments by the deadline.

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