Japanese for Exploring Japan (B)

Japanese for Exploring Japan (B)

Major Courses

［−］

School of Economics and Management

All

KCCBG1MCA3

2.00Credits

演習 (Seminar)

Fall semester 2026

(Fall semester)

Tamas Carmen

School of Economics and Management

English

Japanese

4

After class, in the room

tamas@em.u-hyogo.ac.jp

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2◎

1-2◎／2-1◎

Ability to keep polishing／Ability to collaborate

This is an introductory class for first-year students, aiming to provide them with a general overview of the Japanese language, as well as practical aspects that will help them both in the everyday and their academic life. By the end of the class, the students are expected to be able to use hiragana, katakana, and to conduct a basic conversation in Japanese.

Japanese for survival, practical Japanese, Japanese communication

1. Orientation
2. Hiragana introduction and practice
3. Katakana introduction and practice
4. Basic grammar and vocabulary patterns. Self-introductions
5. Basic grammar and vocabulary patterns. Talking about oneself and the family
6. Basic grammar and vocabulary patterns. Things around us; space orientation
7. Basic grammar and vocabulary patterns. Space orientation and directions
8. Review and practice
9. Practical Japanese. Going to the restaurant
10. Practical Japanese. Numbers and going shopping
11. Basic conversation. Creating complex conversations using the topics above.
12. Basic conversation. Creating complex conversations using the topics above.
13. Field trip-- organized to provide the students with the opportunity to apply the patterns they learned in daily situations.
14. Field trip
15. Review
16. Final exam

In-person

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

Completely forbidden

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)”

Yukiko Ogata -- "Nihongo Fun & Easy. Survival Japanese Conversation for Beginners"

Relevant references will be indicated at the end of each class (in preparation for the next).

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

During the scheduled field trip, the students will have the opportunity to actively use the language patterns discussed and practiced in class, as well as observe how the Japanese language is used in natural contexts.

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:
active contribution to class activities 40%, quizzes 20%, final exam 40%

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

This is a compulsory class for first 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.

Based on the instructor's 15 year fieldwork experience, a short research trip will be scheduled as part of the class.