8B113902 Advanced Japanese Reading Comprehension A-1

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

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

Lecture Code 8B113902 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name Advanced Japanese Reading Comprehension A-1

Subject Name
（Katakana）

Subject Name in
English Advanced Japanese Reading Comprehension A-1

Instructor NOJI NORIKO

Instructor
(Katakana) ノジ　ノリコ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Thur1-2：Higashi-Senda Lecture Rm 404

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

Textbook, handouts, PPT slides and  video clips are used in lessons.
Including activities, such as group discussions, short presentations, and exchanging opinions with class members.

Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 2 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 4 : Undergraduate Advanced

Course Area（Area） 22 : Language Education

Course Area（Discipline） 01 : Japanese

Eligible Students International students

Keywords Academic Japanese, Advanced Reading, Composition, Summarize, Various Topics,

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 To develop Reading comprehension skills (the ability to listen to lectures and oral presentations). To understand main points and outline and structure of the content. With training of reading skills, it leads to the development of comprehensive Japanese language skills.

Class Schedule 第1回　オリエンテーション、読解力を伸ばすためには・自律学習に有用なサイトの紹介
第2回　教材紹介（異文化適応）
第3回　いじめ（１）　
第4回　いじめ（２）
第5回　衝動買いを誘導する（１）

第6回　衝動買いを誘導する（２）
第7回　おいしい食感の理由（１）
第8回　おいしい食感の理由（２）
第9回　日本人の意識（１）
第10回　日本人の意識（２）
第11回　フリーター問題（１）
第12回　フリーター問題（２）
第13回　安全でおいしい水を飲むために（１）
第14回　安全でおいしい水を飲むために（２）
第15回　総復習

Final report or Exam.

＊Simultaneous course with Advanced Japanese Reading A, A-2

Text/Reference
Books,etc. 『改訂版　大学・大学院留学生の日本語３　論文読解編』株式会社アルク

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

(More Details) PC, projector, audio devices

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Paired Reading, Quizzes/ Quiz format, Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Preview…Shadowing and watching videos of the section to be studied.　Submit the
　　　　　assigned work before the presentation.
Review…Practice shadowing the lessons studied. Understand new vocabulary and
　　　　　expressions. After the lesson, submit the review sheet.

Requirements ・Students with level 5 or above as per the placement test and are not native speakers of Japanese. Students cannot enroll in classes Level 4 or below.
・Students are required to attend 2 lessons; both Japanese Listening A-1 & A-2.

Grading Method Participation to tasks (such as group discussions, short presentations) in lessons 50%,  Final Report Assignment 30％, quizzes 20％

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other The course content may change depending on the student's needs and Japanese competency.

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	8B113902	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	Advanced Japanese Reading Comprehension A-1
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Advanced Japanese Reading Comprehension A-1
Instructor	NOJI NORIKO
Instructor (Katakana)	ノジ　ノリコ
Campus	Higashi-Senda	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Thur1-2：Higashi-Senda Lecture Rm 404
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Textbook, handouts, PPT slides and video clips are used in lessons. Including activities, such as group discussions, short presentations, and exchanging opinions with class members.
Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week	2	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	4 : Undergraduate Advanced
Course Area（Area）	22 : Language Education
Course Area（Discipline）	01 : Japanese
Eligible Students	International students
Keywords	Academic Japanese, Advanced Reading, Composition, Summarize, Various Topics,
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	To develop Reading comprehension skills (the ability to listen to lectures and oral presentations). To understand main points and outline and structure of the content. With training of reading skills, it leads to the development of comprehensive Japanese language skills.
Class Schedule	第1回　オリエンテーション、読解力を伸ばすためには・自律学習に有用なサイトの紹介第2回　教材紹介（異文化適応）第3回　いじめ（１）　第4回　いじめ（２）第5回　衝動買いを誘導する（１）第6回　衝動買いを誘導する（２）第7回　おいしい食感の理由（１）第8回　おいしい食感の理由（２）第9回　日本人の意識（１）第10回　日本人の意識（２）第11回　フリーター問題（１）第12回　フリーター問題（２）第13回　安全でおいしい水を飲むために（１）第14回　安全でおいしい水を飲むために（２）第15回　総復習 Final report or Exam. ＊Simultaneous course with Advanced Japanese Reading A, A-2
Text/Reference Books,etc.	『改訂版　大学・大学院留学生の日本語３　論文読解編』株式会社アルク
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, Audio Materials, Microsoft Teams, moodle
(More Details)	PC, projector, audio devices
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Paired Reading, Quizzes/ Quiz format, Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Preview…Shadowing and watching videos of the section to be studied.　Submit the 　　　　　assigned work before the presentation. Review…Practice shadowing the lessons studied. Understand new vocabulary and 　　　　　expressions. After the lesson, submit the review sheet.
Requirements	・Students with level 5 or above as per the placement test and are not native speakers of Japanese. Students cannot enroll in classes Level 4 or below. ・Students are required to attend 2 lessons; both Japanese Listening A-1 & A-2.
Grading Method	Participation to tasks (such as group discussions, short presentations) in lessons 50%, Final Report Assignment 30％, quizzes 20％
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other	The course content may change depending on the student's needs and Japanese competency.
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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