Japanese / English

Subject Name	Japanese Level
S400: Speaking-Conversation 4	Level 4  (Intermediate)
Class Goals and Outline
Students will learn speaking skills needed to give clear, systematic presentations on a wide range of topics in relevant fields.
Eligibility
A2.2 level in the CEFR/JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education (N3 in the JLPT).
Learning Objectives
B1 level in the  CEFR/JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education -Learn to give brief reasons and explanations regarding opinions, plans, and actions -Learn to discuss experiences in detail, while talking about one's own feelings and reactions -Learn to describe in detail sequences of events in books and movies -Learn to understandably express one's own opinions on solutions to practical problems -Learn to give basic presentations relatively fluently on related themes -Learn to respond to questions
Number of Classes (per week)
Fall/spring terms: once/week (1 period/week), 14 classes total
Course Content
-Reading graphs -Explaining graphs -Talking about observations -Agreement/disagreement -Writing questionnaire surveys -Giving interviews -Giving presentations -Asking questions
Textbook
To be distributed in class.
Evaluation Method
Examinations (50%) Participation (50%): Preparation, attendance, participation in class activities, homework
Subject to change.