2022 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses Japanese language and culture courses
Japanese seminar 10: Japanese companies and industries 2QA
- Academic unit or major
- Japanese language and culture courses
- Instructor(s)
- Mika Ebara
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Mon (W111)
- Class
- 2QA
- Course Code
- LAJ.T450
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2022
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
The aim of this course is to learn key competencies in their workplaces when they work in Japan. Students are expected to express reasons for applying to Japanese companies and think about their own career path. This course also introduces some aspects of Japanese cultures and traditions through reading and discussion.
Course description and aims
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1) gather information about Japanese companies;
2) consider working and developing own careers in Japan;
3) effectively express their motivations for the company they are applying to in Japanese.
Keywords
Japanese, intermediate level, job hunting, Japanese companies, key competencies
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Students are expected to read course materials in advance and come to class well prepared to share their ideas and knowledge. Discussion, presentation and writing assignment will be conducted in each lesson. Students are required to attend every class and to take the final exam.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Orientation Reason for applying | Know the purpose of this class Introduction to the reason for applying |
| Class 2 | Lesson 3 Essential skills of a working adult(1) | Discuss the motivation when they work in the Japanese company |
| Class 3 | Lesson 3 Essential skills of a working adult(2) | Present what the Japanese companies want them to show in the workplace |
| Class 4 | Lesson 4 Ability to persuade(1) | Discuss and role play how decisions are made |
| Class 5 | Lesson 4 Ability to persuade(2) | Present the reason for applying in a group |
| Class 6 | Presentation(1) | Present the reason for applying |
| Class 7 | Presentation(2) and interview | Present the reason for applying |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
None
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Not specified. Handouts will be given in class.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Assessment will be conducted based on students' attendance, quiz, presentation, final interview, and assignment.
Related courses
- LAJ.T447 ： Japanese seminar 7: Career development
- LAJ.T448 ： Japanese seminar 8: Career development
- LAJ.T449 ： Japanese seminar 9: Japanese companies and industries
Prerequisites
Only for international students who have completed Intermediate Japanese 6 or the equivalent level.
Other
You must reserve your place in the class in advance using Japanese class online system (http://js.ila.titech.ac.jp/~web). You will not be allowed to attend the class without reservation.