Japanese Reading and Discussion 2 (C)

Course Title

Course Title in English

Japanese Reading and Discussion 2 (C)

Course Type

General Courses

−

Eligible Students

School of Economics and Management

Target Grade

All

Course Numbering Code

IACBG1GCA1

Credits

1.00Credits

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 (Lecture)

Eligible Year/Semester

Spring semester 2026

(Spring semester)

Instructor

Mika SHUTO

Affiliation

School of Ecomonics and Management

Language of Instruction

Japanese

Related SDGs

4

Office Hours and Location

After each lesson, in the classroom

Contact

shuto@em.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

ー

Corresponding Graduate School DP

ー

Corresponding University-Wide DP

3-1◎

Academic Goals of Teacher Training Course

ー

Course Objectives and Learning Outcome

This course aims to provide students with basic reading skills which will help them comprehend a wide variety of written material. Also, they will develop discussion skills that will help improve their ability to communicate their ideas in a logical, coherent manner.

Subtitle and Keywords of the Class

Japanese for survival, practical Japanese, Japanese communication

Course Overview and Schedule

1.Orientation
2. Text Lesson20　
3. Text Lesson20　
4. Text Lesson21　
5. Text Lesson21
6. Text Lesson23　
7. Text Lesson23　
8. Midterm, review
9. Text Lesson24　
10. Text Lesson24　
11. Text Lesson1　
12. Text Lesson１
13. Text Lesson２
14. Text Lesson２
15.review
Final exam

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

Limited permission for use

Precautions for using Generative AI

When using generative AI, please pay attention to the contents described in “Guidelines on the Use of Generative AI in Education at the University of Hyogo (For Students)”.

Textbook

Handouts will be provided by the instructor.　

『大学の日本語ともだち　Vol.２』　東京外国語大学留学生日本語教育センター　編著　東京外国語大学出版会

References

『初級日本語文法　総まとめポイント２０』友松悦子・和栗雅子著　スリーエーネットワーク

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, you will practice Japanese in pairs or groups.

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 performance, assignments, quizzes 50%, midterm 25 %, final exam 25%　

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

*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.

Syllabus data