This course is designed for students with an upper elementary-level background in Japanese language (TJ3). In the theory class, students will acquire the pre-intermediate knowledge of vocabulary and grammar structures through drills based on the textbook. The goal for this semester is to develop their communicative competences as well as to acquire pre-intermediate-level Japanese proficiency, focusing on reading and writing tasks. In each class, students are required to participate in various activities such as grammar practice, reading short texts, and writing short essays.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1) understand the vocabularies and structures of Japanese language at pre-intermediate level.
2) deal with most situations likely to arise while living in Japan.
3) write short essays on topics which are rather abstract and complicated.

This course covers Lessons 1 through 10 of “Chu-kyu e ikoo” (Let’s go to Intermediate).
Week 1: Orientation, Introduction
Week 2: Lesson 1 (fast food)
Week 3-4: Lesson 2 (earthquake)
Week 4-5: Lesson 3 (what I wanted in childhood)
Week 5-6: Lesson 4 (image of Japan)
Week 7-8: Lesson 5 (sleep)
Week 9: Lesson 6 (Japanese invention)
Week 10-11: Lesson 7 (recycle and flee market)
Week 12: Lesson 8 (backchannel)
Week 13: Lesson 9 (job)
Week 14-15: Lesson 10 (how to use the words)
* 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 : 45%
Quizzes (Vocabulary and Grammar): 25%
Assignments: 20%
Attendance & Class performance: 10%
【Grading Criteria】
Grading conforms to Toyo university’s grading standard.

Integrated Japanese 1 or equivalent.

『中級へ行こう 第２版』（スリーエーネットワーク）　\2,200 + tax

A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar, written by Seiichi MAKINO & Michio TSUTSUI, the Japan Times,