Syllabus data

Teacher name ： Mika SHUTO
Course Title
Practical Japanese 1 (C)
Course Title in English
Practical Japanese 1 (C)
Course Type
Major Courses
−
Eligible Students
School of Economics and Management
Target Grade
2Year
Course Numbering Code
KCCBG2MCA7
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
Fall semester 2026
(Fall 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
2◎
Corresponding Graduate School DP
ー
Corresponding University-Wide DP
N/a
Academic Goals of Teacher Training Course
ー

Course Objectives and Learning Outcome
The　purpose　of　this　course　is　to　provide　students　with the opportunity to use and practice spoken language necessary in daily life (both academic and non-academic). This intermediate level course includes language skills appropriate to the post-basic level up to the intermediate.
Upon the completion of this course, students will acquire the necessary language skills for everyday life, as well as some knowledge of academic Japanese.

Subtitle and Keywords of the Class
Japanese for survival, practical Japanese, Japanese communication
Course Overview and Schedule
1.Orientation
2. Text Lesson1
3. Text Lesson1
4. Text Lesson2
5. Text Lesson2
6. Text Lesson3
7. Text Lesson3
8. Midterm, review
9.  Text Lesson4
10. Text Lesson4
11. Text Lesson5
12. Text Lesson5
13. Text Lesson6
14. Text Lesson6
15. Text Lesson7
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
Textbook
Handouts will be provided by the instructor.　
 

The text will be announced after confirming the student's level.


References
『テーマ別　中級から学ぶ日本語』　松田浩志　亀田美保　研究社
『中級日本語文法　要点整理ポイント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.

*This class is part of integrated learning with the course named “Japanese communication”. Students are strongly recommended to register for both classes.
  You may try one class above your level, but you may not register for a lower-level 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.