Intermediate Japanese 8 2QA

Academic unit or major

Japanese language and culture courses

Instructor(s)

Reiko Sato

Class Format

Exercise (Face-to-face)

Media-enhanced courses

-

Day of week/Period
(Classrooms)

3-4 Wed

Class

2QA

Course Code

LAJ.J514

Number of credits

010

Course offered

2025

Offered quarter

2Q

Syllabus updated

Mar 25, 2025

Language

Japanese

Syllabus

Course overview and goals

This course is for students who have completed Intermediate Japanese 7 or have JLPT N2 level, and students are expected to:
1) read texts on various topics (texts should be longer and more difficult compared with those of Intermediate level);
2) make a research on subjects of their interest, and summarize and present the content and opinions in clear and understandable terms (e.g. presentations);
3) develop vocabulary and expressions to write sentences using correct sentence patterns; write long sentences along with the theme while paying attention to the whole structure;
The aim of this course is to help students acquire comprehensive Japanese skills at the upper-Intermediate / Advanced level.

Course description and aims

The aim of this course is to help students acquire comprehensive Japanese skills at the upper-Intermediate / Advanced level.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1) read essays and news articles on various topics and themes, and understand the contents;
2) make a research on subjects of their interest, and convey the meaning and opinions to other students; listen to other students' presentations, and exchange opinions through discussion;
3) learn sentence structures and styles of writing, and write well-organized sentences.

Keywords

Upper-intermediated level (JLPT N2), reading, researching, discussing, writing

Competencies

• Specialist skills
• Intercultural skills
• Communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Students are expected to:
1) read texts based on the topics in the textbook, and make a research on subjects of their interest accordingly;
2) present the content of their research and opinions in clear and understandable terms, and discuss in pairs or in groups;
3) summarize the topics in writing and make presentations occasionally.

Course schedule/Objectives

Study advice (preparation and review)

To deepen the understanding and to enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to read the assigned chapter of the textbook in advance to prepare for each class, and to work on after-class assignments right after the class.
Students are also encouraged to review the texts, handouts, and worksheets to confirm what they have learnt at each class.

Textbook(s)

Original material

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Course materials will be provided during the class.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Assignments (essays 35%, presentations 25%), written exam and interview 40%.

Related courses

• Intermediate Japanese 7
• LAJ.T441 ： Japanese seminar 1: Oral expression
• LAJ.T442 ： Japanese seminar 2: Listening comprehension
• LAJ.T443 ： Japanese seminar 3: Oral expression
• LAJ.T444 ： Japanese seminar 4: Oral expression
• LAJ.T445 ： Japanese seminar 5: Writing skills
• LAJ.T446 ： Japanese seminar 6: Writing skills
• LAJ.T447 ： Japanese seminar 7: Career development
• LAJ.T448 ： Japanese seminar 8: Career development

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.