japanese language studies for ipla students...except for complete beginners. • no retake of the...
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Japanese Language Studiesfor
IPLA Students
Spring 2019
JLP Placement Test
The level of your Japanese Language ability will be determined by the result of the online Placement Test.• Without the Placement Test, you are not
allowed to take Japanese language classes, except for complete beginners.
• No retake of the placement test is allowed.
Tentative Level
If your placement test result is on the borderline between two levels, your level certificate may show仮(tentative), e.g. 仮４レベル = tentative level 4
• You may choose classes either at the level shown or at the level below.
• You may not mix levels.• Decide which level you want to register at for this
semester.
Class information
• See ‘A Guide to the Japanese Language Program at Kawauchi/特別課程の受講案内’ for details.
• You will be given information on the textbook and class schedule from your class instructor(s).
• Each class has its own lesson plan, exam schedule, and grading policy, which will be explained at the beginning of the class.
Syllabus
Please read the Japanese course syllabus carefully before the classes start.
Syllabus:http://www.he.tohoku.ac.jp/SJLE/syllabi/
Japanese class numbering system
C320
Comprehensive class↓
4 credit
Level 3IPLA class
Kanji background
Priority given to IPLA students
0= No priority1= Non Kanji background2= Kanji background
C320 = Comprehensive class for Level 3 IPLA students
Requirements
• 4 compulsory Japanese Language credits per semester
• Take the Japanese classes assigned to your level
Grading Scale
Compulsory Japanese Classes
4 credits
Level 1 I120Level 2 I220 or C220Level 3 C320
Level 4 C440
Level 5 C500 (2 credits) and choose 2 credits from the Japanese language classes, culture seminars, and co-learning seminars
Level 6 Choose 4 credits from the Japanese language classes, culture seminars, and co-learning seminars
Kanji Classes• If you would like to study kanji, choose just one class at your designated
level, or one level below or above that level. (e.g. If your level is "K2," select one class at level K1, K2, or K3.)
• If the instructor does not give permission, you cannot take the class.
Kanji Level Classes
K1Kanji/Vocabulary 1
• K101
K2Kanji/Vocabulary 2
• K201• K202 (Students with Kanji background)
K3Kanji/Vocabulary 3 • K300
K4Kanji/Vocabulary 4 • K400
K5Kanji/Vocabulary 5 • K500a/b
Japanese Level 1 (Beginner)Target: Level CEFR/JFS A1, JLPT N5
Compulsory(4 credits)
• New IPLA students at this level should take I120: Beginning Japanese for Interaction (Wed. and Fri. 1st
and 2nd )
Elective• Kanji (1 credit)
Others• E000: E-learning (Non credit)
Japanese Level 2 (Basic)Target: CEFR/JFS A2.1, JLPT N4
Compulsory(4 credits)
• Students who completed I120 should take I220: Basic Japanese for Interaction (Wed. and Fri. 1st and 2nd )
• Students who completed C120 should take C220: Basic Comprehensive Japanese (Wed. and Fri. 1st and 2nd )
• New IPLA students can take either I220
Elective• Kanji (1 credit)
Others• E000: E-learning (Non credit)
Japanese Level 3 (Pre-Intermediate)Target: CEFR/JFS A2.2, JLPT N3
Compulsory(4 credits)
C320: Pre-Intermediate Comprehensive Japanese(Wed. and Fri. 1st and 2nd )
Elective(1 credit each)
Japanese language classes• L300: Pre-Intermediate Japanese Listening Comprehension• S300: Pre-Intermediate Japanese Speaking/Conversation• R300: Pre-Intermediate Japanese Reading Comprehension• W300：Pre-Intermediate Japanese Writing/Composition• Kanji
Others• E000: E-learning (Non credit)
Japanese Level 4 (Intermediate)Target: CEFR/JFS B1, JLPT N2
Compulsory(4 credits)
C440: Intermediate Comprehensive Japanese(Wed. and Fri. 1st and 2nd )
Elective(1 credit each)
Japanese language classes• L400: Intermediate Japanese Listening• S400: Intermediate Japanese Speaking/Conversation• R400: Intermediate Japanese Reading• W400：Intermediate Japanese Writing• N480: Intermediate Japanese for JLPT N2• KanjiCo-learning seminars• CC430: Cross-cultural Communication• MM400: Multimedia Based Mutual language and culture understanding
through Manga and Anime• PE430: Developing Performative Exercises for Japanese Conversation• SC430: Seeing Home Country and Area from Japan• RP480: Solve regional problems in Akiu Onsen through tourism businessOthers• E000: E-learning (Non credit)
Japanese Level 5 (Upper-Intermediate)Target: CEFR/JFS B2, JLPT N1
Compulsory(2 credits)
C500: Upper-Intermediate Comprehensive Japanese (Fri. 1st and 2nd )
Elective(1 credit each)
Japanese language classes and culture seminar• L590: Upper-Intermediate Japanese Listening• R500: Upper-Intermediate Japanese Reading• S500: Upper-Intermediate Japanese Speaking/Conversation• W500: Upper-Intermediate Japanese Writing• N580: Upper-Intermediate Japanese for JLPT N1• HS500: Upper-Intermediate Japanese Culture Seminar: An Introduction
to Early Modern Handwritten Sources (Intensive Class 8/19-23)• PA500: Upper-intermediate Research Seminar: Practical Japanese for
Academic Research• Kanji
Co-learning seminars on the following slide
Japanese Level 5 (Upper-Intermediate)Target: CEFR/JFS B2, JLPT N1
Compulsory(2 credits)
C500: Upper-Intermediate Comprehensive Japanese (Fri. 1st and 2nd )
Elective(1 credit each)
Co-learning seminars• AW530: Around the World: Journey of Language and Culture• CD500: Cultural Diversity in Japanese Society• DU500: Deepening One's Understanding of Oneself and Others• HF530: Modern Japanese History in Film• HG500: How to Build a Global Career• JF530: Japanese Language and Culture in Film• JL500: Japanese Language in Contrast• ML500: Japanese Modern Literature• PW500: Playback Theater Workshop: Basic• WT500: What is Tabunkakyosei
Others• E000: E-learning (Non credit)• MM400• RP480
Japanese Level 6 (Advanced)Target: CEFR/JFS C1
Elective(1 credit each)Choose 4 credits or more
Japanese language classes and culture seminar• L690 : Advanced Japanese Listening Comprehension• S690 : Advanced Japanese Speaking/Conversation• R690 : Advanced Japanese Reading Comprehension• W690 : Advanced Japanese Writing/Composition• BJ680a/b : Advanced Business Japanese • CL600: Advanced Japanese Culture Seminar: Japanese Classical Literature• KanjiCo-learning seminars• EC600: Educational Problems in Contemporary Society• GC680 : Global Communication • HR600：Understanding of Human Resources Management Systems on
Japanese Companies and How to Work• JB600: Buddhism and Japan• MH600：Intellectual History of Modern Japan• PL600: Intercultural Communication Studies: Application, Personal
Leadership• SE600 : Japanese Society from External Perspectives Students may also take co-learning seminars at Level 5 and Level 4
(RP480). Students may register for classes taught in Japanese among General
Education courses and Specialized courses.
Extra Japanese Classes
• You may take elective Japanese classes on top of your compulsory classes and earn extra credits, except E000 and some exceptional elective classes.
• You cannot take more than one class with the same alphabet letter (e.g. S310 and S320, R410 and R500).
• If you choose to take an extra class, but find it unsuitable and decide to drop it, please notify both the class instructor(s) and the IPLA office.
Attendance
• You are required to attend at least ⅔ of your classes.If you must be absent from class, inform your class instructor directly or via a classmate.
• If you do not attend at least two-thirds of the total number of classes, you will receive a "D" (fail).
• If you are absent for two consecutive classes without a good reason, you may get taken off the class list.
• If possible, notify your class instructor of your absence in advance, and try to get any relevant class materials in order to catch up.
Registration CardPrint the final page of “A Guide to the Tohoku University Japanese Language Program for
International Students”
Submit the card to your class instructor.
Study Guidance for Japanese Language Courses
10:30-11:30, April 5Place: B101, Kawauchi North Campus
Not mandatory. Please drop in if you have any questions.
Your Contact
If you need assistance for your Japanese study, Please contact:
Prof. Sekiko SatoRoom 518(A07)
e-mail: [email protected] Assistant Prof. Masako Hayashi
Room 519 (A07) e-mail: [email protected]
at Kawauchi North Campus
Assistance for Japanese Study
If you need extra help to catch up with class work, Please contact: Huja Backley
e-mail: [email protected] 106 (A12)
at Kawauchi North Campus
Back-up classes can be arranged on mutually agreed times and days (subject to classroom availability).