2023 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses Japanese language and culture courses
Japanese seminar 10: Japanese companies and industries 4QA
- 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) - 7-8 Mon (W1-102(W111))
- Class
- 4QA
- Course Code
- LAJ.T450
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2023
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 8, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
The aim of this course is to help students develop the ability to write and present logically in Japanese through composing their reasons for application. In addition, students are expected to orally express their reasons for application, as well as to learn various 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 first-hand information about Japanese companies;
2) logically express their motivations for the company they are applying to in Japanese;
3) consider working and developing own careers in Japan.
Keywords
Japanese, intermediate level, reason for application, 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 gather information and summarize about Japanese companies 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, to complete the worksheet, to make the final presentation and to interview.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Orientation Job hunting in Japan | Know the purpose of this class Learn the basics about job hunting in Japan |
| Class 2 | Industry in Japan | Research and discuss the Japanese industry they are applying to |
| Class 3 | Company in Japan | Research and discuss the Japanese company they are applying to |
| Class 4 | Occupation in Japan | Research and discuss the Japanese occupation they are applying to |
| Class 5 | Consider the reason for applying | Discuss the motivation when they work in the Japanese company |
| 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.
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, 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 5 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.