CC330703 Japanese Language Curriculum Design

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Education

Lecture Code CC330703 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 日本語教育課程論

Subject Name
（Katakana）ニホンゴキョウイクカテイロン

Subject Name in
English Japanese Language Curriculum Design

Instructor WATANABE TOMOKO

Instructor
(Katakana) ワタナベ　トモコ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  First Semester,  1Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Fri1-4：EDU K114

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Lecture-oriented, discussion, student presentation

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 07 : Education

Eligible Students Students in the “Course in Teaching Japanese as a Second Language” elective and AIMS-HU students

Keywords Purpose of teaching Japanese, course design, assessment, class management

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) This class is for students to understand the basics regarding the actual situation of, and problems in teaching Japanese.
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Teaching Japanese as a Second Language
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・To acquire basic understanding of the current status and tasks of Japanese language education.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline While obtaining knowledge and understanding of assessment methods in the teaching of the Japanese language, students in this class will discuss the principles and characteristics of Japanese language curriculum design, as well as teaching methods. This class is designed for students who have already completed the relevant basic subjects. Students in this class aim to obtain sufficient knowledge and understanding of Japanese language curriculums as an advanced subject, and to acquire the basic capabilities and skills necessary to further develop their knowledge and understanding.

Class Schedule Lesson 1: Outline and perspective of the course
The outline of this course will be explained, and its characteristics and purposes clarified.
Lesson 2: What is Japanese Language Education?
Lesson 3: What is a Japanese Language Learner?
Lesson 4: What is a Japanese Language Teacher?
Lesson 5: How to Measure Japanese Language Ability and Design Tests?
Lesson 6: Course designing
Lesson 7: Various Teaching Methods
Lesson 8: Learning Levels and Teaching Materials
Lesson 9: Teaching Equipment
Lesson 10: Japanese language as a second language
Lesson 11: Teacher's Talk and YASASHII Japanese
Lesson 12: Classroom Interaction and Feedback to the Learner
Lesson 13: Think about the Course Plan
Lesson 14: Preparation for Mock Classes
Lesson 15: Summary and Reflection

Text/Reference
Books,etc. 教科書
森篤嗣編『超基礎・日本語教育』くろしお出版

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Text, Handouts, PC, DVD

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review An assignment will be given in every class. Group assignments will be done from Class 7 onward.

Requirements Attendees must buy the designated textbooks at the Univ. Co-op Shop North 2 before Class 3.
Attendees also must bring a laptop from Class 7 onward.
It is recommended that students who will take the course “Overseas training and research in Japanese-language education” (in the second semester of the third year) attend this course first.

Grading Method Participation situation in the discussion 20%, Assignment 30%, Report 50%

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	School of Education
Lecture Code	CC330703	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	日本語教育課程論
Subject Name （Katakana）	ニホンゴキョウイクカテイロン
Subject Name in English	Japanese Language Curriculum Design
Instructor	WATANABE TOMOKO
Instructor (Katakana)	ワタナベ　トモコ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Fri1-4：EDU K114
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Lecture-oriented, discussion, student presentation
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	07 : Education
Eligible Students	Students in the “Course in Teaching Japanese as a Second Language” elective and AIMS-HU students
Keywords	Purpose of teaching Japanese, course design, assessment, class management
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	This class is for students to understand the basics regarding the actual situation of, and problems in teaching Japanese.
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Teaching Japanese as a Second Language （Knowledge and Understanding）・To acquire basic understanding of the current status and tasks of Japanese language education.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	While obtaining knowledge and understanding of assessment methods in the teaching of the Japanese language, students in this class will discuss the principles and characteristics of Japanese language curriculum design, as well as teaching methods. This class is designed for students who have already completed the relevant basic subjects. Students in this class aim to obtain sufficient knowledge and understanding of Japanese language curriculums as an advanced subject, and to acquire the basic capabilities and skills necessary to further develop their knowledge and understanding.
Class Schedule	Lesson 1: Outline and perspective of the course The outline of this course will be explained, and its characteristics and purposes clarified. Lesson 2: What is Japanese Language Education? Lesson 3: What is a Japanese Language Learner? Lesson 4: What is a Japanese Language Teacher? Lesson 5: How to Measure Japanese Language Ability and Design Tests? Lesson 6: Course designing Lesson 7: Various Teaching Methods Lesson 8: Learning Levels and Teaching Materials Lesson 9: Teaching Equipment Lesson 10: Japanese language as a second language Lesson 11: Teacher's Talk and YASASHII Japanese Lesson 12: Classroom Interaction and Feedback to the Learner Lesson 13: Think about the Course Plan Lesson 14: Preparation for Mock Classes Lesson 15: Summary and Reflection
Text/Reference Books,etc.	教科書森篤嗣編『超基礎・日本語教育』くろしお出版
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Text, Handouts, PC, DVD
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	An assignment will be given in every class. Group assignments will be done from Class 7 onward.
Requirements	Attendees must buy the designated textbooks at the Univ. Co-op Shop North 2 before Class 3. Attendees also must bring a laptop from Class 7 onward. It is recommended that students who will take the course “Overseas training and research in Japanese-language education” (in the second semester of the third year) attend this course first.
Grading Method	Participation situation in the discussion 20%, Assignment 30%, Report 50%
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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