8B210603 Upper-Intermediate Japanese D-1

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

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

Lecture Code 8B210603 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name Upper-Intermediate Japanese D-1

Subject Name
（Katakana）アッパー―インターメディエイト　ジャパニーズ　ディーイチ

Subject Name in
English Upper-Intermediate Japanese D-1

Instructor SAIJO YUTO

Instructor
(Katakana) サイジョウ　ユウト

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Tues1-2,Thur1-2：EDU K308

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

Seminar

Credits 2.0 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 Special Auditing 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 1) Orientation; Time Management for Achieving Goals (1): Warm-up Activities and Close Reading
2) Time Management for Achieving Goals (2): Speed Reading and Listening Comprehension
3) Time Management for Achieving Goals (3): Oral Presentations and Reflective Discussion
4) Japanese Industry Perceived Through Data (1): Warm-up Activities and Close Reading
5) Japanese Industry Perceived Through Data (2): Speed Reading and Listening Comprehension
6) Japanese Industry Perceived Through Data (3): Oral Presentations and Reflective Discussion
7) Developing Textual Outlines: Statement of Intent (Unit 1) and Expository Writing (Unit 2)
8)Cameras in Town (1): Warm-up Activities and Close Reading
9)Cameras in Town (2): Speed Reading and Listening Comprehension
10)Cameras in Town (3): Oral Presentations and Reflective Discussion
11)Working with Artificial Intelligence (1): Warm-up Activities and Close Reading
12)Working with Artificial Intelligence (2): Speed Reading and Listening Comprehension
13)Working with Artificial Intelligence (3): Oral Presentations and Reflective Discussion
14)Developing Textual Outlines: Opinion Writing (Units 3 and 4)
15)Final Presentation Session

final exam will be given.

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

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

(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 3 (Intermediate) or Level 4 (Upper-Intermediate) are eligible to enroll in this course. Students placed at Level 3 must confirm and comply with the enrollment regulations for Level 4 courses prior to registration.
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

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	8B210603	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	Upper-Intermediate Japanese D-1
Subject Name （Katakana）	アッパー―インターメディエイト　ジャパニーズ　ディーイチ
Subject Name in English	Upper-Intermediate Japanese D-1
Instructor	SAIJO YUTO
Instructor (Katakana)	サイジョウ　ユウト
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Tues1-2,Thur1-2：EDU K308
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Seminar
Credits	2.0	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	Special Auditing 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	1) Orientation; Time Management for Achieving Goals (1): Warm-up Activities and Close Reading 2) Time Management for Achieving Goals (2): Speed Reading and Listening Comprehension 3) Time Management for Achieving Goals (3): Oral Presentations and Reflective Discussion 4) Japanese Industry Perceived Through Data (1): Warm-up Activities and Close Reading 5) Japanese Industry Perceived Through Data (2): Speed Reading and Listening Comprehension 6) Japanese Industry Perceived Through Data (3): Oral Presentations and Reflective Discussion 7) Developing Textual Outlines: Statement of Intent (Unit 1) and Expository Writing (Unit 2) 8)Cameras in Town (1): Warm-up Activities and Close Reading 9)Cameras in Town (2): Speed Reading and Listening Comprehension 10)Cameras in Town (3): Oral Presentations and Reflective Discussion 11)Working with Artificial Intelligence (1): Warm-up Activities and Close Reading 12)Working with Artificial Intelligence (2): Speed Reading and Listening Comprehension 13)Working with Artificial Intelligence (3): Oral Presentations and Reflective Discussion 14)Developing Textual Outlines: Opinion Writing (Units 3 and 4) 15)Final Presentation Session final exam will be given.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Aiko Nemoto, Fusako Beuckmann, Akiko Fujii（2024） J-PEAK: Japanese for Liberal Arts at the University of Tokyo [Pre-advanced Level], The Japan Times.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, Audio Materials, moodle
(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 3 (Intermediate) or Level 4 (Upper-Intermediate) are eligible to enroll in this course. Students placed at Level 3 must confirm and comply with the enrollment regulations for Level 4 courses prior to registration. 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
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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