Japanese / English

Subject Name	Japanese Level
ML000: Seminar in Japanese Culture (International co-learning classes) 　Modern Literature	Level 2-6 (Elementary-Advanced)
Class Goals and Outline
Modern Literature in Japanese and English: Texts will be selected from novels and poetry by modern Japanese authors whose work has been translated into English and read in Japanese or English. Students will think about the works' backgrounds and cultural characteristics through discussions with their classmates and the instructor.
Eligibility
Students with an A1 to B2 level in the CEFR/JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education  (N4-N1 in the JLPT)
Learning Objectives
-Enable deeper understanding of Japan's literature, culture, and people by comprehending literary texts through presentations and questions
Number of Classes (per Week)
Fall/spring terms: once/week (1 period/week), 15 classes total
Course Content
-Students will gain an understanding of the assigned literary texts using both Japanese and English. They will deepen their understanding of texts and individual passages through discussion with other learners in the class. -They will demonstrate their understanding by presenting their interpretations of the works in Japanese and English. -They will ask questions about the points they do not understand, and answer questions about those they do.
Textbook
To be assigned in class.
Evaluation Method
Reports (50%): short reports 30%, final report 20% Participation (50%): attendance 20%, presentations 30%
Subject to change.