The course is designed for students with elementary level background in Japanese language (TJ2-TJ3). This 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 upper-elementary level listening ability so as to allow them to be engaged in conversations not only about their interests, but also about academic life. Moreover, by the end of the course, students will acquire enough listening comprehension strategies to allow them to watch TV, drama, anime, listen to music etc.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1) Listen to and participate in daily conversation.
2) Acquire basic vocabulary used in daily conversation.
3) Use listening strategies to comprehend simple TV shows, anime, news, music, etc.

Week 1 : Course Orientation & Introduction
Week 2 : Listening 51-52 potential form
Week 3 : Listening 53-54 made VS madeni
Week 4 : Listening 55-56 te form + aru VS te form+ oku
Week 5 : Listening 57-58 interrogative
Week 6 : Mid-term examination & Feedback
Week 7 : Listening 59-60 imperative / volitions
Week 8 : Listening 61-62 Noun modification
Week 9 : Listening 63-64 Passive form(1)
Week 10 : Listening 65-66 Passive form(2)
Week 11 : Listening 67-68 Humble forms
Week 12 : Listening 69-70 Honorific forms
Week 13 : Listening 71-72 kadouka for whether
Week 14 : Overall Review
Week 15 : Final examination & Feedback
* 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.

Japanese Listening I or equivalent.

Shin-Wakuwaku Bunpoo Listening　Mastering Japanese by ear Vol.2 (新わくわく文法リスニング100　Vol.2)　\1,500＋tax

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