Special Topics in International Exchange - N1 Course (Listening and Reading Comprehension) - Spring

Oct 5, 2026

Special Topics in International Exchange - N1 Course (Listening and Reading Comprehension) - Spring provides N1-level preparation for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The course trains students in listening and reading comprehension through practice on JLPT-style questions, including contrast/paraphrase, metaphors, questioning sentences, directives, underlined parts, reasons and examples, and overall-flow comprehension. Evaluation combines a 50% final exam, 40% small in-class tests, and 10% in-class assignments/homework, with mandatory attendance and rules on lateness, absence, and non-submission.

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Tentative List of Topics to be Presented

Preparation and orientation

Listening and reading comprehension skills training

Comprehensive practice and final examination

Evaluation and course requirements

Spring and Fall semesters Subject Special Topics in International Exchange-N1 Course (Listening and Reading Comprehension) 01＜Spring＞ Subject numbering INTR1000 Lecturer Okada Hiroko Laboratory: Waiting room for adjunct lecturers Office hours: Before and after class Email address: [okadah@andrew.ac.jp](okadah@andrew.ac.jp) Number of credits 2 credit(s) Tentative List of Topics to be Presented Preparation class for N1 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) . Students will learn N1-level content in the areas of listening and reading comprehension, and practice questions. Become familiar with the JLPT test format and acquire the reading and listening comprehension skills necessary to pass the N1 level. Instructions will be given in class on how to prepare for assignments, etc. 1. Guidance, self-introduction, check of current Japanese language proficiency 2. Listening and reading comprehension (Contrast and paraphrase) 3. Listening and reading comprehension (Metaphors and questioning sentences) 4. Listening and reading comprehension (Reading directives, subjects and objects) 5. Listening and reading comprehension (Reading the meaning of underlined parts) 6. Listening and reading comprehension (Reading reasons and examples) 7. Listening and reading comprehension (Grasping the overall flow 1) 8. Listening and reading comprehension (Grasping the overall flow 2) 9. Listening and reading comprehension (Finding information from advertisements and notices) 10. Listening and reading comprehension (Finding information in descriptions and tables) 11. Listening and reading comprehension (Comprehensive practice in the form of mock tests) 12. Listening and reading comprehension (Content comprehension 1) 13. Listening and reading comprehension (Content comprehension 2) 14. Listening and reading comprehension (Content comprehension 3) 15. Final examination and summary Evaluation Examination: 50% Report: % Others: 50% Breakdown of evaluation Final examination: 50%(reading and listening comprehension questions in the same format as in class) Small tests: 40%(a small test will be given in each class to assess whether students have mastered the expressions and other topics covered in class) In-class assignments or homework: 10%(Students may be asked to summarize their opinions in order to confirm that they have understood the reading) *Attendance in each class is mandatory. A small test will be given the following week on what was covered in class, but you will not be allowed to take it if you are late or absent. *5 or more absences or non-submission of assignments will not be considered for evaluation, since the level of understanding and results of the class cannot be confirmed. Text & Suggested References Instructions will be given in class. Keywords JLPT, N1, Reading comprehension Class Times Monday, 3rd period

FAQs

What is the course goal for JLPT N1 preparation?

Students learn N1-level listening and reading comprehension content and practice JLPT-formatted questions to develop the skills needed to pass.

How are students evaluated in this course?

The grading includes a 50% final examination, 40% small tests given in each class, and 10% in-class assignments or homework.

What attendance and participation rules apply?

Attendance in each class is mandatory; lateness or absence affects eligibility for the following week’s small test, and 5 or more absences or non-submission of assignments will not be considered for evaluation.

Oct 5, 2026

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