JAPANESE 7 - Course Description - 2024 Fall Semester

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Japanese 7 is the first level of advanced Japanese, designed to strengthen comprehension and production of advanced written materials. The course targets advanced grammar and vocabulary equivalent to JLPT N1/N2 while working toward CEFR B2.1 proficiency across the four language skills. Students participate in discussions on daily-life social issues, deliver speeches and presentations, and complete project work supported by course packets from Kansai Gaidai University. Learners study and demonstrate the kanji covered in the packets during the semester.

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2024 Fall Semester JAPANESE 7 Course Description Prerequisite: Japanese 6 (or its equivalent) This course is the first level of advanced Japanese. This course aims to enhance the ability to comprehend and produce advanced written materials, actively engage in discussions and exchange ideas, and skillfully express viewpoints while understanding others'perspectives. The course focuses on acquiring grammar and expression skills equivalent to JLPT* N1 and N2 while aiming to achieve CEFR** B2 .1 level proficiency in the four language skills. The course includes speeches, discussions on social issues related to daily life, presentations, and project work. The course materials consist of packets prepared by the language faculty at Kansai Gaidai University. Students are expected to study and demonstrate the ability to read the kanji covered in the packets during the semester. * The Japanese Language Proficiency Test ** The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages Course Objectives By the end of the course, students will be able to: 1. Understand the meanings and usage of advanced-level (equivalent to JLPT N1/N2) grammar and vocabulary in Japanese, and be able to paraphrase and explain them in Japanese. 2. Report on academic topics, current issues, and social problems in Japanese, and express their opinions and thoughts with supporting evidence. 3. Engage in conversations naturally, using appropriate honorific expressions according to the context and situation. Class Schedule Please note that the schedule is subject to change. Please refer to the syllabus distributed by your instructor for the exact homework submission schedule. | | Class Content | After-class Homework | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Orientation | Read the syllabus. | | 2 | About Project Work
Unit 1: Pre-task | Pre-task Sheet | | 3 | Unit 1: Main Task : Vocab & Grammar | Practice Sheet 1-1 | | 4 | Unit 1: Main Task : Grammar ★ Vocab Quiz | Practice Sheet 1-2 | | 5 | Unit 1: Main Task : Grammar N1 N2 , Preparation for presentation ★ Vocab Quiz | Presentation Script | | 6 | Unit 1: Post Task: Presentation | Presentation Script | | 7 | Unit 1: Post Task: Presentation | Preparation for the first meeting | | | Class Content | | | | | | After-class Homework | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 8 | Project Work | | | | | | Pre-task Sheet | | 9 | Unit 2: Pre-task | | | | | | Practice Sheet 2-1 | | 10 | む
Unit 2: Main Task : Vocab & Grammar
| | | | | | Practice Sheet 2-2 | | 11 | と
Unit 2: Main Task : Grammar
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★ Vocab Quiz | | | | | | Practice Sheet 2-3 | | 12 | はん
Unit 2: Main Task : Grammar | | | おう

| | | Presentation Script | | | Preparation for presentation ★ Vocab Quiz | | | | | | | | 13 | Unit 2: Post Task: Presentation | | | | | | Presentation Script | | 14 | Unit 2: Post Task: Presentation | | | | | | Review for Unit Test 1 | | 15 | Review for Unit Test 1 | | | | | | Review for Unit Test 1 | | 16 | ★ Unit Test 1 (Units 1 & 2) | | | | | | Preparation for the interview | | 17 | Project Work : Prep for interviews | | | | | | Preparation for the interview | | 18 | Project Work : Interviews | | | | | | Pre-task Sheet | | 19 | Unit 3: Pre-task | | | | | | Practice Sheet 3-1 | | 20 | Unit 3: Main Task : Vocab & Grammar | |
いらい

| | | | Practice Sheet 3-2 | | 21 | Unit 3: Main Task : Grammar ★ Vocab Quiz | | | | | | Practice Sheet 3-3 | | 22 | うえうえ
Unit 3: Main Task : Grammar
Preparation for presentation ★ Vocab Quiz | | | | | | Presentation Script | | 23 | Unit 3: Post Task: Presentation | | | | | | Presentation Script | | 24 | Unit 3: Post Task: Presentation | | | | | | Preparation for the oral interview | | 25 | ★ Project Work (Oral Interview) | | | | | | Preparation for the article & the presentation | | 26 | Project Work : Preparing articles & presentati

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What is the prerequisite for Japanese 7?

Japanese 7 requires Japanese 6 (or its equivalent).

What outcomes are expected by the end of the course?

Students should understand and explain advanced-level grammar and vocabulary, report on academic topics and social issues, and converse naturally using appropriate honorifics.

How is the class schedule structured and what homework is required?

The schedule follows orientation, project-work units, presentations, unit quizzes, two unit tests, and final oral interview preparation, with after-class homework such as reading assignments, pre-task sheets, and practice sheets.

Oct 5, 2026

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