Japanese for JLPT Basic 2

Course Title

Course Title in English

Japanese for JLPT Basic 2

Course Type

Major Courses

-

Eligible Students

School of Economics and Management

Target Grade

All

Course Numbering Code

KCCBG1MCA7

Credits

2.00Credits

The course numbering code represents the faculty managing the subject, the department of the target students, and the education category (liberal arts / specialized course). For detailed information, please download the separate manual from the upper right 'question mark'.

Type of Class

講義・演習 (Lecture/Seminar)

Eligible Year/Semester

Spring semester 2026

(Spring semester)

Instructor

Mika SHUTO

Affiliation

School of Economics and Management

Language of Instruction

Japanese

Related SDGs

4

Office Hours and Location

After class, in the room

Contact

xxgth430@gk.u-hyogo.ac.jp

Corresponding Diploma Policy

A double circle indicates the most relevant DP number and a circle indicates the associated DP.

Corresponding Undergraduate School DP

2◎

Corresponding Graduate School DP

ー

Corresponding University-Wide DP

N/a

Academic Goals of Teacher Training Course

ー

Course Objectives and Learning Outcome

This course is designed to help students prepare for JLPT Level N3. Its main objective is to help students feel confident and well-prepared when taking JLPT N3. In this class, students will familiarize themselves with various types of tasks concerning reading, listening, grammar, and vocabulary placing special emphasis on strategies to deal with the JLPT N3. This course provides students with an opportunity to take JLPT trial test of all four sections during the class hours.

Subtitle and Keywords of the Class

Japanese grammar practice

Course Overview and Schedule

1. Orientation & Japanese Language Level Test
2. JLPT N3 Vocabulary & Grammar
3. JLPT N3 Reading & Listening
4. JLPT N3 Vocabulary & Grammar
5. JLPT N3 Reading & Listening
6. JLPT N3 Vocabulary & Grammar
7. JLPT N3 Reading & Listening
8. Midterm examination
9. JLPT N3 Vocabulary & Grammar
10. JLPT N3 Reading & Listening
11. JLPT N3 Vocabulary & Grammar
12. JLPT N3 Reading & Listening
13. JLPT N3 Vocabulary & Grammar
14. JLPT N3 Reading & Listening
15. Final examination

In-person/Remote Classification

In-person

Implementation Method and Remote Credit Limit Application

• In-person classes only
• Not subject to the cap on distance-education credits

Uses of Generative AI

Completely forbidden

Precautions for using Generative AI

In this course, the use of generative AI is strictly prohibited. Any use during class is forbidden, and if a violation is discovered, credits may not be granted or may be revoked.
Regardless of whether generative AI is used or not, students must pay attention to the contents described in “Guidelines on the Use of Generative AI in Education at the University of Hyogo (For Students)”

Textbook

Materials will be provided by the course instructor.

References

『日本語総まとめ　N３　語彙』佐々木仁子　ASK
『日本語総まとめ　N３　漢字』佐々木仁子　ASK

Contents and Estimated Time for Pre- and Post- Learning (Preparation and Review)

Students are expected to use at least 60 minutes in preparation for each class (reviewing the content of the previous class).

Contents of Active Learning

In this class students will have activities to explain the grammar they have learned. Students will give a presentation in Japanese in front of their classmates.

Grading Criteria and Methods

Grading criteria:
S (90%~) excellent (thorough mastery of course material & concepts)
A (80%~) good (proficient grasp of most course material & concepts)
B (70%~) fair (general understanding of principal course material & concepts) C (60%~) poor but passing (superficial familiarity with some course
material)
In order to obtain the credits for this course, at least a C (60%) is necessary.

Evaluation methods:
Class participation 60%, quizzes 20%, Midterm & final exam 20%

How to Disclose Assignments and Exam Results

Students will receive continuous feedback in class, and directly after the midterm.

Precautions and Requirements for Course Registration

This is a JLPT class for second year international students. Students are expected to actively participate in class, and to prepare (by reviewing or studying the materials indicated by the instructor) before each class.

Practical Education

n/a

Remarks

In cases where any differences arise between the English version and the original Japanese version, the Japanese version shall prevail as the official authoritative version.

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