2026 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses Japanese language and culture courses
Japanese seminar 9: Vocabulary and grammar mastery 1QA
- Academic unit or major
- Japanese language and culture courses
- Instructor(s)
- Shiori Yusa
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Wed (W1-104(W112))
- Class
- 1QA
- Course Code
- LAJ.T449
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2026
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 9, 2026
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
This course develops students’ mastery of JLPT N1-level grammar and expressions and their ability to use them effectively in practical contexts. Students will engage in activities such as practice exercises, sentence creation, and discussions to strengthen their practical Japanese language skills.
Course description and aims
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. understand and accurately use JLPT N1-level Japanese grammar and expressions;
2. analyze and interpret new Japanese expressions.
Keywords
Japanese, intermediate and upper level, Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), grammar, expressions
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Students are expected to complete textbook exercises in advance as preparation.
In class, they will study advanced grammar and vocabulary, practice creating short sentences to consolidate their knowledge, and analyze expressions through reading authentic texts. Regular attendance, active participation, and timely submission of assignments are required for successful completion of the course.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Diagnostic Review of Intermediate Grammar |
Review and practice intermediate grammar |
| Class 2 | Chapter 1: Grammatical Expressions Used in Articles |
Practice the grammatical expressions used in articles |
| Class 3 | Chapter 2: Grammatical Expressions Used in Formal Speech |
Practice the grammatical expressions used in formal speech |
| Class 4 | Chapter 3: Grammatical Expressions Used in Folk Tales |
Practice the grammatical expressions used in folk tales |
| Class 5 | Chapter 4: Grammatical Expressions Used in Practical Books, Midterm examination |
Practice the grammatical expressions used in practical books |
| Class 6 | Chapter 5: Grammatical Expressions Used in Drama Scripts |
Practice the grammatical expressions used in drama scripts |
| Class 7 | Final Exam and Practice Exercises |
Practice grammatical expressions and review exercises |
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)
ABK財団法人アジア学生文化協会『TRY! 日本語能力試験 N1 文法から伸ばす日本語 改訂版』
ISBN-10 : 9784872179048
Reference books, course materials, etc.
*Materials will be distributed as needed.
Evaluation methods and criteria
The final grade will be calculated as follows: 20% for assignments and 80% for the midterm and final exams.
Related courses
- LAJ.T450 ： Japanese seminar 10: Japanese companies and industries
Prerequisites
Only for international students who have completed Intermediate Japanese 7 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.