The course is designed for students with no or little background in Japanese language (TJ1-TJ2). The class aims at improving the students’ listening comprehension through the practice of oral expressions used in daily situations. By the end of the course, students are expected to acquire basic listening ability so as to allow them to respond naturally and engage in conversation about their interests.

Students should become able to:
・ engage in daily communication situations by using Japanese exclusively
・ gather and convey information, in Japanese, on topics of interest
At the end of this course, students are expected:
・ to be able to comprehend daily conversation in basic Japanese.
・ to be able to identify main ideas, as well as supporting details on topics of interest encountered outside the classroom with minimal help

WEEK 1 Course Orientation/Introduction
WEEK 2 Listening 01?02 nominal sentence
WEEK 3 Listening 03-04 backchannel ‘so desu ka’
WEEK 4 Listening 05-07 numbers
WEEK 5 Listening 08-09 basic verbs
WEEK 6 Listening 10-11 giving and receiving
WEEK 7 Mid-term exam
WEEK 8 Listening 12-13 relative locations
WEEK 9 Listening 14-15 Verb dictionary forms
WEEK 10 Listening 16-17 Verb te-forms
WEEK 11 Listening 18-19 Kara for reason
WEEK 12 Listening 20-21 Adjectives
WEEK 13 Listening 22-23 Particle (1)
WEEK 14 Listening 24-25 Particles(2)
WEEK 15 Final examination
* This schedule is subject to change.

・ Conversation and Grammar practice based on the class material.
・ Other listening materials are also used in class.

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.

Students are expected to
- review the studied material after class
- submit assignments on time

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.

Quizzes: 10%
Midterm Examination: 30%
Final Examination: 30%
Class Performance (participation in class activities and attendance): 30%
【Grading Criteria】
Grading conforms to Toyo university’s grading standard.

This class is for beginners in Japanese language.

Shin-Wakuwaku Bunpoo Listening　Mastering Japanese by ear Vol.1 (新わくわく文法リスニング100　Vol.１)　\1,500＋tax

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Office hour: Tue 9:00-10:00 or by appointment