This course is designed for students with little background in Japanese language (TJ2). In the theory class, students will acquire the upper-elementary knowledge of vocabularies and grammar structures through drills based on the textbook. The goal for this semester is to develop skills of reading and writing Japanese. In each class, students will participate in various activities such as speaking about daily life topics, reading short texts, and writing short essays.
* It is recommended that students should take this class and INT1(Practice) class together.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1) understand basic vocabulary and grammar structures of Japanese language at elementary level.
2) deal with most situations likely to arise while living in Japan.
3) produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.

This course covers Lessons 8 to 15 of "Dekiru Nihongo (elementary)".
Week 1: Orientation, Review (verb te form, dic form and adjectives)
Week 2: Lessons 8 (family and friend)
Week 3-4: Lessons 8-9 (my interests)
Week 5-6: Lessons 9-10 (what I can do or can’t do)
Week 7-8: Lesson 10 (bus tour)
Week 9-10: Lesson 11 (my life in Japan)
Week 11-12: Lessons 11-12 (plain speech style)
Week 13: Lesson 12-13 (at hospital)
Week 14: Lessons 13-14 (my opinions)
Week 15: Lessons 15 (information from TV/magazine)
* This schedule is subject to change.

This class is a combination of face-to-face and non-face-to-face classes. When non-face-to-face classes are conducted, a combination of distance learning (simultaneous bidirectional class) and assignment delivery learning (on-demand class) is conducted. Distribution of lesson materials and lectures will be conducted using ToyoNet-Ace, Webex Meetings, YouTube, Google, PDF files, Word files, and PowerPoint files. Questions and answers will be held at ToyoNet-Ace and Webex Teams, and real-time discussions will be held at Webex Meetings.

Various activities will be arranged in each class for improving skills of reading and writing. Students are encouraged to undertake “autonomous learning” to achieve personal goals. As for the progress and contents of this course, they may be flexibly adjusted depending on the learning environment.

Before-class:
Students are expected to 1) memorize vocabulary so that they can participate fully in classroom activities every single day, and 2) listen to the audio material.
After-class:
Students are expected to 1) review the material covered in the class, 2) complete homework assignments, and 3) go over quizzes to see what was corrected.

For advanced learning (1 hour), follow the lecture schedule and carefully review the terminology, summarize your thoughts, and prepare for the class. In the post-course study (1 hour), please review the handouts and other materials used in the class. Also, please use the reference materials introduced in the class to expand your knowledge.Please actively participate in the class.
If you have any assignments or presentations, please submit or prepare them by the deadline.

Review Tests (x3) : 45%
Quizzes (Vocabulary): 25%
Assignments: 20%
Attendance & Class performance: 10%
【Grading Criteria】
Grading conforms to Toyo university’s grading standard.

Students are required to understand basic verb conjugations such as te form and dictionary form.

Dekiru Nihongo Syokyu (Can-do Japanese elementary) / 『できる日本語　初級』 (アルク) \3,400 + tax

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