CC330803 Methods of Teaching Japanese as a Second Language

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Education

Lecture Code CC330803 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 日本語教授法研究

Subject Name
（Katakana）ニホンゴキョウジュホウケンキュウ

Subject Name in
English Methods of Teaching Japanese as a Second Language

Instructor NAGATA RYOTA

Instructor
(Katakana) ナガタ　リョウタ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Fri5-8：EDU K114

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Lecture-oriented and discussion

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

Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 23 : Arts and Humanities

Course Area（Discipline） 06 : Linguistics

Eligible Students Students in the “Course in Teaching Japanese as a Second Language,” required elective

Keywords Method of teaching, class activity, class improvement

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) This subject is positioned as one for students to learn the basics in the categories of “practical abilities and skills” in preparation for teaching Japanese as a second language.
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Teaching Japanese as a Second Language
（Practical Skills）
・Aiming at practicing Japanese language education,  to make a specific new research plan and efficiently promote it.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline In this class, students will learn a wide variety of foreign language teaching methods, which will provide important hints for teaching Japanese as a second language. While analyzing the characteristics and logical background of each teaching method, students will discuss each method's strengths and weaknesses.

Class Schedule Lesson 1: Orientation Session
Lesson 2: Overview of the History of Teaching Japanese as a Second Language - Prior to the Second World War
Lesson 3: Overview of the History of Teaching Japanese as a Second Language - After the Second World War
Lesson 4: Course Design
Lesson 5: Syllabus Design
Lesson 6: Teaching Method 1) –Natural Approach and Indicative Mood
Lesson 7: Teaching Method 2) – Audio-Lingual Approach
Lesson 8: Teaching Method 3) – Communicative Approach
Lesson 9: Teaching Method 4) – Silent Way and TPR
Lesson 10: Teaching Method 5) –CLL and Suggestopedia
Lesson 11: Class Activity and Material/Tool
Lesson 12: Notes on Instructing Beginners
Lesson 13: Notes on Instructing Intermediate/Advanced Learners
Lesson 14: Class Improvement Method
Lesson 15: Review

Text/Reference
Books,etc. No textbooks will be used. Appropriate documents will be handed out each time.
< Reference Book >Workshop for Teaching Japanese as a Second Language (Enl. ed.), Osamu Kamata, Yoshikazu Kawaguchi, Mutsumi Suzuki (author and editor), Bonjinsha, 2000; and Teaching Japanese as a Second Language, (Rev. ed.), Nami Hirahata, (author), Bonjinsha, 2011

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Handouts, and visual materials (video/PC/and other visual materials)

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review In this class, students will learn a wide variety of foreign language teaching methods. Try to understand the characteristics and logical background of each teaching method.

Requirements

Grading Method Comprehensive assessment based on class assignments, discussion participation, and a term-end report

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message Have you ever taught anyone Japanese? If you have, how did you teach them? Why did you teach that way? Let’s consider together how to teach Japanese.

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	CC330803	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	日本語教授法研究
Subject Name （Katakana）	ニホンゴキョウジュホウケンキュウ
Subject Name in English	Methods of Teaching Japanese as a Second Language
Instructor	NAGATA RYOTA
Instructor (Katakana)	ナガタ　リョウタ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, First Semester, 2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2T) Fri5-8：EDU K114
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Lecture-oriented and discussion
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area（Discipline）	06 : Linguistics
Eligible Students	Students in the “Course in Teaching Japanese as a Second Language,” required elective
Keywords	Method of teaching, class activity, class improvement
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	This subject is positioned as one for students to learn the basics in the categories of “practical abilities and skills” in preparation for teaching Japanese as a second language.
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Teaching Japanese as a Second Language （Practical Skills）・Aiming at practicing Japanese language education, to make a specific new research plan and efficiently promote it.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	In this class, students will learn a wide variety of foreign language teaching methods, which will provide important hints for teaching Japanese as a second language. While analyzing the characteristics and logical background of each teaching method, students will discuss each method's strengths and weaknesses.
Class Schedule	Lesson 1: Orientation Session Lesson 2: Overview of the History of Teaching Japanese as a Second Language - Prior to the Second World War Lesson 3: Overview of the History of Teaching Japanese as a Second Language - After the Second World War Lesson 4: Course Design Lesson 5: Syllabus Design Lesson 6: Teaching Method 1) –Natural Approach and Indicative Mood Lesson 7: Teaching Method 2) – Audio-Lingual Approach Lesson 8: Teaching Method 3) – Communicative Approach Lesson 9: Teaching Method 4) – Silent Way and TPR Lesson 10: Teaching Method 5) –CLL and Suggestopedia Lesson 11: Class Activity and Material/Tool Lesson 12: Notes on Instructing Beginners Lesson 13: Notes on Instructing Intermediate/Advanced Learners Lesson 14: Class Improvement Method Lesson 15: Review
Text/Reference Books,etc.	No textbooks will be used. Appropriate documents will be handed out each time. < Reference Book >Workshop for Teaching Japanese as a Second Language (Enl. ed.), Osamu Kamata, Yoshikazu Kawaguchi, Mutsumi Suzuki (author and editor), Bonjinsha, 2000; and Teaching Japanese as a Second Language, (Rev. ed.), Nami Hirahata, (author), Bonjinsha, 2011
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Handouts, and visual materials (video/PC/and other visual materials)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	In this class, students will learn a wide variety of foreign language teaching methods. Try to understand the characteristics and logical background of each teaching method.
Requirements
Grading Method	Comprehensive assessment based on class assignments, discussion participation, and a term-end report
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	Have you ever taught anyone Japanese? If you have, how did you teach them? Why did you teach that way? Let’s consider together how to teach Japanese.
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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