Japanese Language I is a beginner-level Japanese language course. Basic greetings in daily life, as well as simple Japanese
grammar and sentence patterns will be explained through exercises in listening comprehension, reading comprehension and conversational
practice. Furthermore, Japanese culture and practices will be introduced.
The contents and progression of each lesson can be tailored to suit the level and needs of each student.
Classroom lessons are given only in Japanese.
The contents and progression of each lesson can be tailored to suit the level and needs of each student.
Classroom lessons are given only in Japanese.
You learn Japanese basic grammar and sentences. The purpose of this course is to be able to speak simple daily conversation;
such as introducing yourself or asking the way to go,etc.；and to develop a better under understannding of Japanese culture.
- To recognize, articulate, and write Japanese scripts of Hiragana and Katakana.
- To be able to conduct simple daily conversation in Japanese.
- To make progress in dictating words and simple sentences.
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| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Orientation Grammar Explanation: Demonstratives |
Review: Demonstratives | 30minutes |
| 2. | ・Review :Demonstratives ・Lesson 1, Lesson 2 Grammar Explanation: based: sentences 1: Non-past Noun- affirmative and negative Expressions: Daily greetings Language and Culture Information:Occupation/Hobbies ・Hiragana(1) |
Review Lesson: 1, Lesson 2 Grammar Hiragana Preparation: Lesson 1, Lesson 2 Vocabulary |
60minutes |
| 3. | ・Review Lesson 1, Lesson 2 ・Lesson 1, Lesson 2 Grammar Explanation : Demonstratives, 1 Noun-based sentences 1 Non-past affirmative and negative Expressions:introducing youreself ・Hiragana(2) |
Review: Lesson 1, Lesson 2 Grammar Hiragana Preparation: Lesson 3 Vocabulary |
60minutes |
| 4. | ・Review Lesson 1, Lesson 2 ・Lesson 2, Lesson 3 Grammar Explanation :Demonstratives 2 Language and Culture Information:Campus Map ・Hiragana(3)[Hiragana quiz (1)] |
Review: Lesson 2, Lesson 3 Grammar Hiragana Preparation: Lesson 4 Vocabulary |
60minutes |
| 5. | ・Review Lesson 2, Lesson 3 ・Lesson 3 Grammar Explanation: Demonstratives 3 Expressions: Number/Shopping ・Hiragana(4)[Hiragana quiz (2)] |
Review: Lesson 4 Grammar Hiragana Preparation: Lesson 5 Vocabulary |
60minutes |
| 6. | ・Review Lesson 3 ・Lesson 4 Grammar Explanation: Verb-sentences 1(Non-past affirmative and negative ,Verb groups, Masu–form) Language and Culture Information: Food ・Hiragana(5)[Hiragana quiz (3)] |
Review: Lesson 5 Grammar Hiragana Preparation: Lesson 5 Vocabulary |
60minutes |
| 7. | ・Review Lesson 4 ・Lesson 5 Grammar Explanation: Verb-sentences 2 (past affirmative and negative, Time expressions, Verb groups) Language and Culture Information: Martial Arts ・Hiragana test Katakana(1) |
Review: Lesson Grammar Katakana Preparation: Lesson 6 Vocabulary |
60minutes |
| 8. | ・Review Lesson 5 ・Lesson 6 Grammar Explanation :Verb-sentences 3 (Ikimasu/Kimasu/Kaerimasu) Language and Culture Information: Japanese National Holidays Expressions: Talking about plans and activities ・Katakana (2) [Katakana quiz (1)] |
Review: Lesson 6 Grammar Katakana Preparation: Lesson 7 Vocabulary |
60minutes |
| 9. | ・Review Lesson 6 ・Lesson 7 Grammar Explanation :Adjective-based sentences 1 (Non-past affirmative and negative) ・Katakana (3) [Katakana quiz (2)] |
Review: Lesson 7 Grammar Katakana Preparation: Lesson 7 Vocabulary |
60minutes |
| 10. | ・Review Lesson 7: Adjective- ・Review Lesson 7 ・Lesson 7 Grammar Explanation: Adjective-based sentences 2 (Non-past affirmative and negative) ・Katakana (4) [Katakana quiz (3)] |
Review: Lesson 7 Grammar Katakana | 60minutes |
| 11. | ・Review Lesson 7 ・Lesson 8 Grammar Explanation: Adjective-based and noun-based sentences (past affirmative and negative) Language and Culture Information: Annual Events ・Katakana (5) [Katakana quiz (4)] |
Review: Lesson 8 Grammar Katakana Preparation: Lesson 9 Vocabulary |
60minutes |
| 12. | ・Review Lesson 8 ・Lesson 9 Grammar Explanation :Sentences with the object marked by "ga" Language and Culture Information: Sports/Movies /Music ・Katakana test |
Review: Lesson 9 Grammar Hiragana, Katakana Preparation for the Tests |
120minutes |
| 13. | ・Review Lesson 1-9 | Preparation for the Tests | 120minutes |
| 14. | Tests | Review | 30minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 900minutes |
| Homework and quiz | Tests | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 15% | 15% | 30% |
| 2. | 30% | 30% | 60% |
| 3. | 5% | 5% | 10% |
| Total. | 50% | 50% | - |
"Nihongo Shokyu 1 Daichi" (Main Textbook)
"Nihongo Shokyu 1 Daichi" (Translation and grammar explanation)(English)
"Self -Study Kana Workbook" (Buying this text book is voluntary)
"Nihongo Shokyu 1 Daichi" (Translation and grammar explanation)(English)
"Self -Study Kana Workbook" (Buying this text book is voluntary)
Applicants of this course are encouraged to learn r the readings of hiragana (あ〜ん) before the course starts.
"Self -Study Kana Workbook"
On the first day of this course you take the placement test. Therefore applicants of this course must attend the first lesson.
"Self -Study Kana Workbook"
On the first day of this course you take the placement test. Therefore applicants of this course must attend the first lesson.
- Jiro Nakano Office Hour: Tuesday 16:45―17:15(Omiya campus)
- Yoko Hannya Office Hour:Thursday 14:30―15:00(Omiya campus) Friday 14:30－15:00（Toyos campus)
If you have any guestions , please contact me by e-mail beforehand .
My email address: i039221@sic.shibaura-it.ac.jp
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicatable |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
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