Japanese Communication Ⅱ (B)

Course Title

Japanese Communication 2 (B)

Course Title in English

Japanese Communication 2 (B)

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

Spring semester 2026

(Spring 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

2◎

Corresponding Graduate School DP

ー

Corresponding University-Wide DP

N/a

Academic Goals of Teacher Training Course

ー

Course Objectives and Learning Outcome

【講義目的】

This course is aimed at providing the students with Japanese language skills necessary for effective communication in everyday life and in the academic environment. The course will focus on developing the ability to process information and coherently express one’s ideas in Japanese, up to the intermediate level.

【到達目標】

By the end of the course, the students will have acquired the ability to make use of the information they receive in order to express their ideas in Japanese in a logical, coherent manner.

Subtitle and Keywords of the Class

キーワード： Japanese communication, practical Japanese, Japanese for survival

Course Overview and Schedule

【講義内容】
Each class will introduce fundamental conversational patterns used for effective communication in Japanese. The students will engage in individual and group practice to develop their communication skills, starting from a variety of written, audio, and video material from the textbook and other sources.
【授業計画】
1. Orientation and review
2. Communication patterns: Detailed conversations ①
3. Topic-specific practice
4. Communication patterns: Detailed conversations ②
5. Topic-specific practice
6. Communication patterns: Connecting speech and experience ①
7. Topic-specific practice
8. Communication patterns: Connecting speech and experience ②
9. Topic-specific practice
10. Communication patterns: Nuance in conversation ①
11. Topic-specific practice
12. Communication patterns: Nuance in conversation ②
13. Topic-specific practice
14. Review and discussion
15. Final evaluation

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

Eri Banno et al. -- GENKI II (The Japan Times Publishing)

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

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

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

【予習】 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.

【復習】 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. They will also engage in conversation practice, thus actively using the information introduced in each class.

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 50%, final evaluation 50%

How to Disclose Assignments and Exam Results

Feedback and explanations for the tasks and assignments 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.

This class is part of integrated learning with the course named “Practical Japanese”. 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

該当しない

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