Japanese for Exploring Japan (C)

Course Title

Course Title in English

Japanese for Exploring Japan (C)

Course Type

Major Courses

-

Eligible Students

School of Economics and Management

Target Grade

All

Course Numbering Code

KCCBG1MCA3

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

演習 (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

This is a 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.

Subtitle and Keywords of the Class

Japanese for survival, practical Japanese, Japanese communication

Course Overview and Schedule

1. Orientation
2. Grammar and vocabulary patterns. Self-introductions
3. Grammar and vocabulary patterns. Talking about oneself and the family
4. Grammar and vocabulary patterns. Talking about oneself and the family
5. Grammar and vocabulary patterns. Things around us; space orientation
6. Grammar and vocabulary patterns. Things around us; space orientation
7. Grammar and vocabulary patterns. Space orientation and directions
8. Grammar and vocabulary patterns. Space orientation and directions
8. Review and practice
9. Practical Japanese. Going to the restaurant
10.Practical Japanese. Going to the restaurant
11. Practical Japanese. Numbers and going shopping
11. Practical Japanese. Numbers and going shopping
12.Basic conversation. Creating complex conversations using the topics above.
13. Basic conversation. Creating complex conversations using the topics above.
14. Basic conversation. Creating complex conversations using the topics above.
15. Review
16. 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.

References

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

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

Students will have opportunities to actively discuss in Japanese through pair work and group work in class.

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 40%, quizzes 20%, final exam 40%

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

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.

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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