8B111802 Upper-Intermediate Japanese A-2

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School Morito Institute of Global Higher Education

Lecture Code 8B111802 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 日本語中上級A-2

Subject Name
（Katakana）ニホンゴチュウジョウキュウ　エイニ

Subject Name in
English Upper-Intermediate Japanese A-2

Instructor OGATA NORIKO

Instructor
(Katakana) オガタ　ノリコ

Campus Higashi-Senda Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  2Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Mon5-8：Higashi-Senda Lecture Rm 404

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 22 : Language Education

Course Area（Discipline） 01 : Japanese

Eligible Students

Keywords Integrated Japanese, Academic Japanese, Oral Presentation, Upper-Intermediate Japanese

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This course aims to enhance learners’ logical, analytical, and critical thinking skills, as well as their overall Japanese language proficiency and ability to express ideas effectively, through upper-intermediate Japanese language study. Regardless of students’ academic specializations, the course focuses on developing the ability to communicate logically and appropriately in academic contexts on a wide range of topics in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

Course Objectives
The objectives of this course are as follows:
To review intermediate-level Japanese vocabulary, expressions, and grammar, while acquiring upper-intermediate-level grammatical patterns and expressions related to various academic themes, thereby activating and expanding learners’ existing knowledge.
To develop the ability to think analytically and critically about information encountered in Japanese and to articulate logical and well-reasoned opinions in Japanese by making effective use of one’s language skills.

Class Schedule lesson1 Orientation; Japanese Art (1): Warm-up Activities and Close Reading
lesson2 Japanese Art (2): Speed Reading and Listening Comprehension
lesson3 Japanese Art (3): Oral Presentations and Reflective Discussion
lesson4 Dealing with Words of Foreign Origin (1): Warm-up Activities and Close Reading
lesson5 Dealing with Words of Foreign Origin (2): Speed Reading and Listening Comprehension
lesson6 Dealing with Words of Foreign Origin (3): Oral Presentations and Reflective Discussion
lesson7 Developing Textual Outlines: Introductory Writing (Unit 5) and Opinion Writing (Unit 6)
lesson8 Bacteria Found in Our Surroundings and Our Health (1): Warm-up Activities and Close Reading
lesson9 Bacteria Found in Our Surroundings and Our Health  (2): Speed Reading and Listening Comprehension
lesson10 Bacteria Found in Our Surroundings and Our Health  (3): Oral Presentations and Reflective Discussion
lesson11 The Contribution of Companies to Society (1): Warm-up Activities and Close Reading
lesson12 The Contribution of Companies to Society (2): Speed Reading and Listening Comprehension
lesson13 The Contribution of Companies to Society (3): Oral Presentations and Reflective Discussion
lesson14 Developing Textual Outlines: Report Writing (Unit 7) and Expository Writing (Unit 8)
lesson15 Final Presentation Session

lesson16　Final Exam

Text/Reference
Books,etc. "J-PEAK: Japanese for Liberal Arts at the University of Tokyo [Pre-advanced Level]"
（Aiko Nemoto, Fusako Beuckmann, Akiko Fujii,  2024,  The Japan Times）

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text, Handouts, Audio Materials, Microsoft Teams

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Paired Reading, Role Play

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review -Using the worksheets provided, students are required to confirm the pronunciation, meanings, and example sentences of newly introduced vocabulary and expressions in advance. For the grammatical patterns covered in class, students are expected to actively use them in writing and speaking in order to internalize them as practical language knowledge.
-Students are also required to prepare in advance for the discussions conducted at the end of each unit. Using the worksheets distributed beforehand, students should research the assigned themes and organize their own ideas and arguments prior to class.

Requirements Only non-native speakers of Japanese who have taken the placement test administered by the Morito Institute of Global Higher Education and have been placed at Level 4 (Upper-Intermediate) are eligible to enroll in this course.
A final examination will be administered in the 16th class session of the semester.
Students who are absent for one-third or more of the total number of class sessions will not be eligible for course evaluation or grading.

Grading Method Class Participation and Assignments: 40%
Final Presentation: 20%
End-of-Semester Examination: 40%

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other Class contents and grading criteria are subject to change.

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	2026Year	School/Graduate School	Morito Institute of Global Higher Education
Lecture Code	8B111802	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	日本語中上級A-2
Subject Name （Katakana）	ニホンゴチュウジョウキュウ　エイニ
Subject Name in English	Upper-Intermediate Japanese A-2
Instructor	OGATA NORIKO
Instructor (Katakana)	オガタ　ノリコ
Campus	Higashi-Senda	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2T) Mon5-8：Higashi-Senda Lecture Rm 404
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face

Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	22 : Language Education
Course Area（Discipline）	01 : Japanese
Eligible Students
Keywords	Integrated Japanese, Academic Japanese, Oral Presentation, Upper-Intermediate Japanese
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course aims to enhance learners’ logical, analytical, and critical thinking skills, as well as their overall Japanese language proficiency and ability to express ideas effectively, through upper-intermediate Japanese language study. Regardless of students’ academic specializations, the course focuses on developing the ability to communicate logically and appropriately in academic contexts on a wide range of topics in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Course Objectives The objectives of this course are as follows: To review intermediate-level Japanese vocabulary, expressions, and grammar, while acquiring upper-intermediate-level grammatical patterns and expressions related to various academic themes, thereby activating and expanding learners’ existing knowledge. To develop the ability to think analytically and critically about information encountered in Japanese and to articulate logical and well-reasoned opinions in Japanese by making effective use of one’s language skills.
Class Schedule	lesson1 Orientation; Japanese Art (1): Warm-up Activities and Close Reading lesson2 Japanese Art (2): Speed Reading and Listening Comprehension lesson3 Japanese Art (3): Oral Presentations and Reflective Discussion lesson4 Dealing with Words of Foreign Origin (1): Warm-up Activities and Close Reading lesson5 Dealing with Words of Foreign Origin (2): Speed Reading and Listening Comprehension lesson6 Dealing with Words of Foreign Origin (3): Oral Presentations and Reflective Discussion lesson7 Developing Textual Outlines: Introductory Writing (Unit 5) and Opinion Writing (Unit 6) lesson8 Bacteria Found in Our Surroundings and Our Health (1): Warm-up Activities and Close Reading lesson9 Bacteria Found in Our Surroundings and Our Health (2): Speed Reading and Listening Comprehension lesson10 Bacteria Found in Our Surroundings and Our Health (3): Oral Presentations and Reflective Discussion lesson11 The Contribution of Companies to Society (1): Warm-up Activities and Close Reading lesson12 The Contribution of Companies to Society (2): Speed Reading and Listening Comprehension lesson13 The Contribution of Companies to Society (3): Oral Presentations and Reflective Discussion lesson14 Developing Textual Outlines: Report Writing (Unit 7) and Expository Writing (Unit 8) lesson15 Final Presentation Session lesson16　Final Exam
Text/Reference Books,etc.	"J-PEAK: Japanese for Liberal Arts at the University of Tokyo [Pre-advanced Level]" （Aiko Nemoto, Fusako Beuckmann, Akiko Fujii, 2024, The Japan Times）
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, Audio Materials, Microsoft Teams
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Paired Reading, Role Play
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	-Using the worksheets provided, students are required to confirm the pronunciation, meanings, and example sentences of newly introduced vocabulary and expressions in advance. For the grammatical patterns covered in class, students are expected to actively use them in writing and speaking in order to internalize them as practical language knowledge. -Students are also required to prepare in advance for the discussions conducted at the end of each unit. Using the worksheets distributed beforehand, students should research the assigned themes and organize their own ideas and arguments prior to class.
Requirements	Only non-native speakers of Japanese who have taken the placement test administered by the Morito Institute of Global Higher Education and have been placed at Level 4 (Upper-Intermediate) are eligible to enroll in this course. A final examination will be administered in the 16th class session of the semester. Students who are absent for one-third or more of the total number of class sessions will not be eligible for course evaluation or grading.
Grading Method	Class Participation and Assignments: 40% Final Presentation: 20% End-of-Semester Examination: 40%
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other	Class contents and grading criteria are subject to change.
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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