Japanese Reading and Discussion 1 (B)

Course Title

Course Title in English

Japanese Reading and Discussion 1 (B)

Course Type

General Courses

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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

Fall semester 2026

(Fall semester)

Instructor

Herinean Andrei-Marian

Affiliation

School of Economics and Management

Language of Instruction

English

Related SDGs

4

Office Hours and Location

After class, in the classroom

Contact

herinean@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

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Course Objectives and Learning Outcome

【Course Objectives】
This course is aimed at providing the students with fundamental reading and discussion skills in Japanese by focusing on a variety of written material on topics related to everyday life and academic life in Japan.

【Learning Outcome】
By the end of the course, the students are expected to be able to read and interpret short texts on different topics, while also being able to coherently express their own ideas starting from the texts.

Subtitle and Keywords of the Class

【Keywords】Japanese communication, written Japanese

Course Overview and Schedule

Each class will introduce new information on topics relevant for university students in Japan through written material from the textbook and other relevant sources. The students will practice reading and then discuss based on the newly acquired information.

1. Orientation
2. Fundamental communication patterns: Meeting new people ①
3. Topic-specific practical exercises
4. Fundamental communication patterns: Meeting new people ②
5. Topic-specific practical exercises
6. Fundamental communication patterns: Events and activities ①
7. Topic-specific practical exercises
8. Midterm
9. Fundamental communication patterns: Events and activities ②
10. Topic-specific practical exercises
11. Fundamental communication patterns: Discussing daily life ①
12. Topic-specific practical exercises
13. Fundamental communication patterns: Discussing daily life ②
14. Topic-specific practical exercises
15. Final 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

Completely forbidden

Precautions for using Generative AI

Textbook

The textbook will be indicated after determining the students’ level.
Relevant materials and references will be indicated in class.

References

『大学の日本語　初級　ともだち　(Elementary Japanese for Academic Purposes)　 Vol. 1』(東京外国語大学留学生日本語教育センター)

Mayumi Oka et al. -- Tobira Beginning Japanese I (Kurosio Publishers)

*The textbooks may change in accordance with the students’ needs.

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

【Pre-Learning】 Students are expected to use at least 60 minutes in preparation for each class, completing the indicated assignments and reviewing the content of the previous class.

【Post-Learning】Students are expected to prepare for the midterm and the final exam by reviewing the content of each class.

Contents of Active Learning

As part of the class activities, the students will engage in group work meant to facilitate the comprehension of the provided material, as well as in group discussions starting from the material.

Grading Criteria and Methods

【成績評価の基準】

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)

To obtain the credits for this course, at least a C (60%) is necessary.

【成績評価の方法】

Evaluation methods:

Active contribution to class activities 30%, midterm 30%, final exam 40%

How to Disclose Assignments and Exam Results

Feedback and explanations for the assignments and the midterm will be given in class.

Precautions and Requirements for Course Registration

Students are expected to actively participate in class activities and to prepare in advance by completing the indicated assignments and reviewing the content of the previous 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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