Course# 0401 | 日本語（初級1A） / Japanese（Basic 1A）

【Lecturer】 ： 増田 裕子　MASUDA, Yuko

Day	Fridays, 18:45～20:15
Time	13 weeks
Tuition	32,500 yen
Capacity	25
Dates	April 12, 19, 26 May 10, 17, 24, 31 June 7, 14, 21, 28 July 5, 12

• Textbook ： 初級日本語げんき1 （2nd Ed.） The Japan Times ISBN: 978-4-7890-1440-3 ¥3,500（本体価格）

• Syllabus is available here (PDF).

【学習内容 Contents】

This is an introductory course for those who have not studied Japanese before.

This course covers various basic grammar and vocabulary with particular emphasis on how to use them in daily communication in Japanese. Students will have opportunities to familiarise themselves with various grammatical patterns and strategies for communication through speaking and listening activities. Basic kanji related to each chapter in the textbook will be covered. The course also introduces students to social and cultural issues in relation to the Japanese language.

【学習方法 Method】

After brief explanations of the grammar points by the instructor, students will practise new expressions through a variety of communicative activities. Students will be given homework to consolidate their understanding of the materials covered in each class.

【学習形態 Mode】

Students will be expected to actively participate in various class activities such as pair/group work where they use Japanese with other members of the class as well as the instructor. The instructor may occasionally use English to explain grammar.

【受講者に期待する達成レベル Goals】

By the end of this course, students will develop their ability to communicate orally using simple sentences and to read and write short passages. After this course, students are encouraged to take Japanese Basic 1B at Sophia Community College.

Course# 0402 | 日本語（初級2A） / Japanese（Basic 2A）

【Lecturer】 ： 塚田 祐子　TSUKADA, Yuko

Day	Tuesdays, 18:45～20:15
Time	13 weeks
Tuition	32,500 yen
Capacity	25
Dates	April 16, 23 May 7, 14, 21, 28 June 4, 11, 18, 25 July 2, 9, 16

• Textbook ： げんき1　L11＆12　（copies will be distributed in class）
  げんき2［第二版］An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese GENKI II Second Edition ¥3,500（本体価格） ISBN: 978-4-7890-1443-4 The Japan Times

• Syllabus is available here (PDF).

【学習内容 Contents】

This course (Japanese Basic 2) aims at enabling the students to complete the elementary-level study of Japanese.
Students are expected to practice Japanese in real-life situations. This course is designed for students who wish to develop basic language skills to cultivate overall Japanese-language ability.
We will focus on speaking and listening activities with other students in the class (e.g. pair or group work, role plays etc.) with the aims of improving communication skills in real life situations.
Students who take this course are expected to read hiragana and katakana and also understand some important basic grammar points including the conjugated verb forms such as the “te-form” and the “plain-forms”.

【学習方法 / 学習形態 Learning Method】

After explanations of grammar by the instructor, students will practice new expressions through a variety of communicative activities.
Students will have many chances to communicate in Japanese through pair/group work, role play, etc..

【受講者に期待する達成レベル Goals】

At the end of the course, we expect students to be able to converse at a level sufficient to transfer to the intermediate level.

Course# 0403 | 日本語（中級A） / Japanese（Intermediate A）

【Lecturer】 ： 松木 裕子　MATSUKI, Hiroko

Day	Thursdays, 18:45～20:15
Time	13 weeks
Tuition	32,500 yen
Capacity	25
Dates	April 18, 25 May 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13, 20, 27 July 4, 11, 18

• Textbook ： 『みんなの日本語中級（ちゅうきゅう） I 本冊』スリーエーネットワーク2008　Chapters: TBA
  ISBN: 9784883194681 ¥2,800（本体価格）
  Printed materials will also be provided by the instructor at a reasonable cost.

• Syllabus is available here (PDF).

【学習内容 Contents】

This course is designed for students who have completed their elementary level Japanese course, who wish to advance their skills to an intermediate level. The main aim is consolidating knowledge of the Japanese language obtained in elementary level classes, especially improving communication skills useful for everyday living. Special attention is paid to giving students the ability to express themselves more fully, as well. Students will also have the opportunity to learn reading skills through short passages provided in the textbook. An introduction to intermediate level vocabulary, phrases and grammar will be provided. Students are encouraged to participate in class communication assertively, and enhance their self-learning ability as well as acquiring integrated language skills.

【学習方法　Learning Method】

Class will follow the specified textbook. Each class will focus on a specific context and oral conversation, as wellreading and writing will be practiced in class associated with that context. Students will practice speaking through pair work, role plays etc. with their classmates.

【受講者に期待する達成レベル Goals】

The goal of this course is to enable students to carry out intermediate level conversation useful for daily needs.

Course# 0404 | （集中講座）ビジネス日本語（中級1） / （Intensive Course）Business Japanese（Intermediate 1）

【Lecturer】 ： 松木 裕子　MATSUKI, Hiroko

Day	Tuesdays, 18:45～21:00	Apply by	May 14
Time	8 weeks	Additional Application	May 28
Tuition	36,000 yen	Withdrawal & Refund	May 28
Capacity	20	Course Transfer	This course cannot be changed.
Dates	May 21, 28 June 4, 11, 18, 25 July 2, 9

• Textbook ： 新装版 ビジネスのための日本語 Getting Down to Business: Japanese for Business People
  スリーエーネットワーク 2006 by YONEDA, FUJII, SHIGENO, IKEDA
  ISBN: 9784883194018 ¥2,800（本体価格）（tentative）
  * Do NOT buy for the first week!
  ・Hand outs（by instructor）

• Syllabus is available here (PDF).

【学習内容 Contents】

This course is designed for the students who have completed elementary level Japanese and wish to master conversational expressions that are useful in a business environment. Through this course the students will be able to learn the expressions in various actual business situations according to their needs. eg. introducing themselves, meeting people, making requests or appointments and telephoning etc., both within the company and outside the company. This will also include the making use of polite expressions which are important for more effective business communication in Japan.

Also how to write E-mails in Japanese will be briefly introduced in the course. This course should be suitable for business people, company trainees and also undergraduates who seek employment in Japanese firms.

【学習方法 / 学習形態 Learning Method】

The students are expected to practice business conversations through various realistic activities such as role plays and small presentations etc. in the class.

【受講者に期待する達成レベル Goals】

The target of this course is to enable the students to be able to carry out basic to intermediate business conversations.

Course# 0405 | （集中講座）日本語中級会話（中級1） / （Intensive Course）Interactive Japanese: Intermediate Speaking Skills 1

【Lecturer】 ： 増田 裕子　MASUDA, Yuko

Day	Saturdays, 13:30～15:45	Apply by	May 24
Time	8 weeks	Additional Application	June 8
Tuition	36,000 yen	Withdrawal & Refund	June 8
Capacity	20	Course Transfer	This course cannot be changed.
Dates	June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July 6, 13, 20

• Textbook ： 「聞いて覚える話し方日本語生中継 初中級編2」ボイクマン総子・宮谷敦美・小室リー郁子著
  (くろしお出版)　¥1,800（本体価格）　ISBN: 978-48742-43701
  そのほかに、プリントを配布します(実費徴収)。Printed materials will also be provided by the instructor at a reasonable cost.

• Syllabus is available here (PDF).

【学習内容 Contents】

This course is suitable for those who have studied elementary level Japanese and who wish to develop their conversation skills in Japanese at an intermediate level. Students will practise speaking and listening in common social situations in Japanese. Useful expressions and vocabulary used in such situations will also be covered. The course aims to help students become aware of important elements for better communication in Japanese.

このコースは、初級(しょきゅう)の勉強が終わって、中級(ちゅうきゅう)レベルの会話の力を伸(の)ばしたい人のためのコースです。このコースでは、初級で勉強した文法を使って、日常(にちじょう)の色々(いろいろ)な場面(ばめん)における話す力、聞く力を伸ばす練習をします。また、それらの場面でよく使われる表現(ひょうげん)や語彙(ごい)も学びます。8回のコースを通して、日常的(にちじょうてき)な場面で、相手(あいて)、状況(じょうきょう)、内容(ないよう)などを意識(いしき)しながら、より自然(しぜん)な表現を選(えら)び、使えるようになることを目指(めざ)します。

【学習方法 / 学習形態 Learning Method】

There will be listening comprehension tasks in each lesson. The teacher will help with new vocabulary, grammar and expressions useful for various situations. Students will do role plays in pairs and also have opportunities to discuss and share their own experiences of communicating in Japanese.

日常(にちじょう)の色々(いろいろ)な場面(ばめん)での会話の聞きとり、表現(ひょうげん)や語彙(ごい)の確認(かくにん)、そして話す練習をします。また、ペアでロールプレイをしたり、さまざまな会話場面での経験(けいけん)についてクラスメートと話したりします。

【受講者に期待する達成レベル Goals】

In this course, students will develop their ability to speak using appropriate expressions and vocabulary in common social situations and will become more confident in speaking in Japanese.

日常的(にちじょうてき)な場面(ばめん)で、より自然(しぜん)な表現(ひょうげん)や語彙(ごい)を使って話せるようになること、そして、日本語で話すことに自信(じしん)が持てるようになることを目指(めざ)します。

Course# 0406 | （集中講座）日本語上級（N2対策）1（上級） / （Intensive Course）Advanced Japanese 1

【Lecturer】 ： 塚田 祐子　TSUKADA, Yuko

Day	Fridays, 18:45～21:00	Apply by	April 19
Time	8 weeks	Additional Application	May 10
Tuition	36,000 yen	Withdrawal & Refund	May 10
Capacity	20	Course Transfer	This course cannot be changed.
Dates	April 26 May 10, 17, 24, 31 June 7, 14, 21

• Textbook ： 「日本語能力試験」対策日本語総まとめN2 文法 アスク出版
  ISBN 978-4-87217-729-9 ¥1,200（本体価格）

• Syllabus is available here (PDF).

【学習内容 Contents】

This course is for students who have completed Intermediate Japanese.
Students will review language from Intermediate Japanese while learning more advanced grammar and expressions, and become able to correctly use this grammar in both speaking and writing.
Along with improving their command of a wide range of Japanese expressions, students will learn to understand academic Japanese.
Differences between similar grammar structures will be explained to help students become able speak and write with precision and accuracy.
The grammar and practice exercises of this class will also help students prepare for the JLPT level N2.

中級日本語を修了した学生のためのコースです。
これまでの文法を復習しながら、より上級の表現を学習していきます。そして日常でも上級の文法を話したり書いたりできるようになります。
中上級文法によくある類似した、使い方がわかりにくい表現の違いを理解し、正しく使えるようになります。
また、N2（日本語能力試験）合格を目指している学習者に役に立つクラスです。

【学習方法 / 学習形態 Learning Method】

教師が説明したあとに、様々な表現を使って実際に文を作ったりペア・グループで会話をしたりします。

After receiving explanations of advanced grammar in class, students will pair up and practice speaking with each other, as well as write their own sentences in (homework, essays, and tests).
Students will have many chances to communicate in Japanese through pair/group work.

【受講者に期待する達成レベル Goals】

N2合格レベルの上級の文法を使えるようになります。