Japanese / English

Subject Name	Japanese Level
RS650: Research Seminar 6 for DEEp-Bridge Students	Level 6 (Advanced)
Class Goals and Outline
Students will learn academic Japanese necessary to read logical writing such as reports in specialized fields, academic articles, specialized books, newspaper articles etc., understand classes in specialized subjects, and give oral presentations. Special attention will be given to pronunciation.
Eligibility
B2 level in the CEFR/JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education  (N1 in the JLPT). Only open to DEEp-Bridge students.
Learning Objectives
Achieve CEFR/JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education C1 Level -Learn to read relatively long texts and find necessary information in them -Learn to follow long speeches on abstract, complex topics on a wide range of themes -Learn to clearly and coherently describe complex topics and write about them with emphasis on important, relevant points -Learn to clearly and in detail describe and present complex topics -Learn to maintain a high degree of grammatical accuracy
Number of Classes (per Week)
Fall/spring terms: once/week (1 period/week), 14 classes total
Course Content
-Finding documents -Reviewing documents -Preparing presentation materials (outlines, slides) -Giving presentations -Asking questions -Ensuring your pronunciation is intelligible to native Japanese speakers
Textbook
Handouts will be distributed in class.
Evaluation Method
Reports (40%): Mid-term report Presentation (40%): Final presentation Participation (20%): Attendance, participation in class activities, homework
Subject to change.