2025 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses Japanese language and culture courses
Japanese Culture and Language 4
- Academic unit or major
- Japanese language and culture courses
- Instructor(s)
- Fumie Wakamatsu / Hilofumi Yamamoto / Reiko Sato / Midori Komatsu / Mika Ebara / Aiko Sasaki
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Class
- -
- Course Code
- LAJ.C604
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2025
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 19, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
The aim of this course is to help students acquire Japanese skills for reading, speaking, and writing, as well as vocabulary and grammar. Students are also expected to discuss and study what the culture is.
Course description and aims
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1) communicate in Japanese;
2) enjoy and appreciate Japanese culture and society;
3) have their own viewpoints about Japanese culture.
Keywords
Japanese, language, Japanese culture, Japanese society
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
A specific topic will be assigned for each lesson, and students are expected to participate in group discussions based on the assigned examples and questions. Students are required to attend every class, and to submit the final report.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Students are expected to participate in one of the Japanese classes (400 and 500 levels) which is suitable for their language ability, and to have their own viewpoints in terms of Japanese culture through class activities. | Acquire higher language skills and the profound knowledge of Japanese culture. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes each for preparing for and reviewing each class (including the time spent for assignments) by referring to textbooks and other course materials.
Textbook(s)
Not specified.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Not specified.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Assessment will be conducted based on student's attendance, discussions, a final report or a presentation.
Related courses
- LAJ.C601 ： Japanese Culture and Language 1
- LAJ.C603 ： Japanese Culture and Language 3
- LAJ.C602 ： Japanese Culture and Language 2
Prerequisites
No prerequisite.
Other
You must reserve your place in the class in advance using the Japanese class online system (http://js.ila.titech.ac.jp/~web). You will not be allowed to attend the class without reservation.