Course title
M30570001
Japanese Language I

INOUE Shoko

HANNYA Yoko

LIAW Masaki
Course description
Japanese Language I is a beginner-level Japanese language course.
You aim to learn the structure of Japanese noun sentences, verb sentences, and adjective sentences so that you can have a simple daily conversation.

The contents and progression of each lesson can be tailored to suit the level and needs of each class.
Classroom lessons are given only in Japanese.
Purpose of class
The purpose of this course is to enable students to use basic Japanese grammar items to have simple daily conversations.
Goals and objectives

Goals and objectives Course Outcomes
1. By learning the structure of noun sentences, you will be able to introduce yourself, talk about places, and answer simple questions.
2. By learning the structure of noun sentences, you will be able to talk about time and prices.
3. By learning the structure of verb sentences, you will be able to talk about your future and past events.
4. By learning the structure of adjective sentences, you will be able to describe
impressions of people and things.

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Language
Japanese(English accepted)
Class schedule

Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Lesson1
・Orientation
・Grammar : noun-based sentences 1
Non-past affirmative and negative
Review: Lesson 1 Grammar and Vocabulary
Preparation: Lesson 2 Grammar and Vocabulary
180分
2. Lesson2
・Review :Lesson 1
・Grammar :noun-based sentences 2 
 Non-past affirmative and negative
・Activities:Self-introduction
Review: Lesson 2 Grammar and Vocabulary
Preparation: Lesson 3 Grammar and Vocabulary
180分
3. Lesson3
・Review : Lesson 2
・Grammar :noun-based sentences 3
 Non-past affirmative and negative
・Activity: Asking the owner
Review: Lesson 3 Grammar and Vocabulary
Preparation: Lesson 4 Grammar and Vocabulary
180分
4. Lesson4
・Review :Lesson 3
・Grammar :noun-based sentences 4
 Non-past affirmative and negative
・Activity: Asking the location
Review: Lesson 4 Grammar and Vocabulary
Preparation: Lesson 5 Grammar and Vocabulary
180分
5. Lesson5
・Review :Lesson 4
・Grammar :noun-based sentences 5
 Non-past affirmative and negative
・Activity: Shopping
Review: Lesson 5 Grammar and Vocabulary
Preparation: Lesson 1~5 Grammar and Vocabulary
180分
6. ・Review :Lesson 1~ 5   
 ・Review of noun sentences
・Hiragana test
Review: Lesson 1 ~ 5 Grammar and Vocabulary
Preparation: Lesson 6 Grammar and Vocabulary
180分
7. Lesson6
・Grammar:verb-sentences 1
 Non-past affirmative and negative
・Activity: Talking about your holidays
Review: Lesson 6 Grammar and Vocabulary
Preparation: Lesson 7 Grammar and Vocabulary
180分
8. Lesson7
・Review Lesson 6
・Grammar : verb-sentences 2
 Non-past affirmative and negative
・Activity: Talking about your daily routine
Review: Lesson 7 Grammar and Vocabulary
Preparation: Lesson 8 Grammar and Vocabulary
180分
9. Lesson8
・Review Lesson 7
・Grammar : verb-sentences 3
 past affirmative and negative  
 Time expression
・Activity: Talking about your yesterday's activities
Review: Lesson 8 Grammar and Vocabulary
Preparation: Lesson 9 Grammar and Vocabulary
180分
10. Lesson9
・Review Lesson 8
・Grammar : Verb-sentences 4
 past affirmative and negative  
 Time expression
・Activity: Talking about your plans and activities
Review: Lesson 9 Grammar and Vocabulary
Preparation: Lesson 10 Grammar and Vocabulary
180分
11. Lesson10
・Review Lesson 9
・Grammar Explanation :adjective-based sentences 1
 Non-past affirmative and negative
Review: Lesson 10 Grammar and Vocabulary
Preparation: Lesson 11 Grammar and Vocabulary
180分
12. Lesson11
・Review Lesson 10
・Grammar Explanation: adjective-based sentences 2
 Non-past affirmative and negative
・Activity: Describing your own country
Review: Lesson 11 Grammar and Vocabulary
Preparation for the Tests
180分
13. ・Review : Lesson 1~12 Preparation for the Tests 310分
14. Tests Review 180分
Total. - - 2650分
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

The normal score Tests Total.
1. 10% 5% 15%
2. 10% 5% 15%
3. 20% 15% 35%
4. 20% 15% 35%
Total. 60% 40% -
Evaluation method and criteria
The breakdown of the overall grade is as follows:
・In-class performance (class participation, presentation, assignments, quizzes) : 60%
・The final examination : 40 %
*Attendance is mandatory.

・90-100% …S (Exceptional performance)
・80-89% …A (Excellent performance)
・70-79% …B (Satisfactory performance)
・60-69% …C (Minimal performance)
・ 0-59% …F (Inadequate performance)
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback will be given in class or via SCOMBZ as appropriate.
Textbooks and reference materials
(Face-to-face classes)
None

(Online classes)
①“Nihongo Shokyu 1 ‘Daichi’ 〈Main textbook〉”
②“Nihongo Shokyu 1 ‘Daichi’ 〈Translation and grammar explanation (English)〉”
Prerequisites
Students must attend the first lesson.
Hiragana and katakana will not be taught in class; therefore, students have be able to read and write hiragana and katakana to attend this course.

Reference book: "Self -Study Kana Workbook"
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Yoko Hannya
    Office Hours:Thursday 12:50 ~ 13:20
    Email address: i039221@sic.shibaura-it.ac.jp
    ※Those who wish to come to office hours must contact me by email by the day before.
  • Masaki Ryo
    Office Hours: Wednesday 10:00 ~ 10:30; Thursday 10:00 ~ 10:30
    Email address: i035883@sic.shibaura-it.ac.jp
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
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