8B530501 Intermediate Japanese Listening

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

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

Lecture Code 8B530501 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 日本語中級　聴解

Subject Name
（Katakana）

Subject Name in
English Intermediate Japanese Listening

Instructor YAMADA KAORI

Instructor
(Katakana) ヤマダ　カオリ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (Int) Inte：ECON A208

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

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

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 22 : Language Education

Course Area（Discipline） 01 : Japanese

Eligible Students This program is intended primarily for international students enrolled as special auditors in the study abroad program at the Mongolian National University of Science and Technology.

Keywords Listening Comprehension, Listening to Natural Conversations, Scanning, Skimming

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 (1)    Become accustomed to the speaking speed of native Japanese speakers and acquire listening comprehension techniques (such as scanning, skimming, and inference) appropriate for various purposes.
(2)    Learn the structure and expressions used in Japanese conversations for various functions.

Class Schedule lesson1　Orientation
　　 Get accustomed to the characteristics of the language (distinguishing long vowels, nasal sounds, contracted forms, and similar-sounding sounds, etc.)
lesson2　1. Learning the Skill of Immediate Response (Scanning) — Sales Phrases —
lesson3　1-1 Distinguishing Differences in Intonation (Pitch and Duration)
lesson4　1-2 Learning Response Patterns
lesson5　2. Learning Skills for Understanding Tasks (Scanning and Skimming) — Permissive Expressions —
lesson6　2-1. Understanding the Assignment and Its Content
lesson7　2-2: Identifying Keywords
lesson8　3. Learning Skills for Understanding Key Points—How to Make Requests—
lesson9　3-1 Distinguishing Between Necessary and Unnecessary Information
lesson10　3-2 Understanding the Speaker's Intent
lesson11　4. Learning Skills for Understanding the Big Picture—Expressing Complaints—
lesson12　4-1: Identifying the Main Theme of a Story by Connecting Sentences
lesson13　4-2: Interpreting Intent Based on Expressions
lesson14　Learning Comprehensive Comprehension Skills—Expressing Proposals—
lesson15　Comprehensive Exercise

Examination

Text/Reference
Books,etc. 『新版聞いて覚える話し方日本語生中継中～上級』（くろしお出版）
『新完全マスター聴解　日本語能力試験Ｎ２』（スリーエーネットワーク）

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

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Since getting used to the speed of Japanese is important for listening comprehension, it is recommended that you review the assigned material before class and also review it again after class.

Requirements ・This course is intended for international students, and priority for enrollment will be given to students participating in the study abroad program at the National University of Science and Technology of Mongolia.

Grading Method 1. Quizzes on understanding of each class session: 20%
2. Participation in classroom activities (presentations (20%) and assessment activities (20%)): 40%
3. End-of-semester exam: 40%

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message Listening comprehension is the foundation of speaking well. Pay attention to the differences in pronunciation between Japanese and Mongolian, and listen to the Japanese text repeatedly to get used to the sounds and speaking speed of 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	2026Year	School/Graduate School	Morito Institute of Global Higher Education
Lecture Code	8B530501	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	日本語中級　聴解
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Intermediate Japanese Listening
Instructor	YAMADA KAORI
Instructor (Katakana)	ヤマダ　カオリ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, Intensive
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(Int) Inte：ECON A208
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face

Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	22 : Language Education
Course Area（Discipline）	01 : Japanese
Eligible Students	This program is intended primarily for international students enrolled as special auditors in the study abroad program at the Mongolian National University of Science and Technology.
Keywords	Listening Comprehension, Listening to Natural Conversations, Scanning, Skimming
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	(1) Become accustomed to the speaking speed of native Japanese speakers and acquire listening comprehension techniques (such as scanning, skimming, and inference) appropriate for various purposes. (2) Learn the structure and expressions used in Japanese conversations for various functions.
Class Schedule	lesson1　Orientation 　　 Get accustomed to the characteristics of the language (distinguishing long vowels, nasal sounds, contracted forms, and similar-sounding sounds, etc.) lesson2　1. Learning the Skill of Immediate Response (Scanning) — Sales Phrases — lesson3　1-1 Distinguishing Differences in Intonation (Pitch and Duration) lesson4　1-2 Learning Response Patterns lesson5　2. Learning Skills for Understanding Tasks (Scanning and Skimming) — Permissive Expressions — lesson6　2-1. Understanding the Assignment and Its Content lesson7　2-2: Identifying Keywords lesson8　3. Learning Skills for Understanding Key Points—How to Make Requests— lesson9　3-1 Distinguishing Between Necessary and Unnecessary Information lesson10　3-2 Understanding the Speaker's Intent lesson11　4. Learning Skills for Understanding the Big Picture—Expressing Complaints— lesson12　4-1: Identifying the Main Theme of a Story by Connecting Sentences lesson13　4-2: Interpreting Intent Based on Expressions lesson14　Learning Comprehensive Comprehension Skills—Expressing Proposals— lesson15　Comprehensive Exercise Examination
Text/Reference Books,etc.	『新版聞いて覚える話し方日本語生中継中～上級』（くろしお出版）『新完全マスター聴解　日本語能力試験Ｎ２』（スリーエーネットワーク）
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, Audio Materials
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Since getting used to the speed of Japanese is important for listening comprehension, it is recommended that you review the assigned material before class and also review it again after class.
Requirements	・This course is intended for international students, and priority for enrollment will be given to students participating in the study abroad program at the National University of Science and Technology of Mongolia.
Grading Method	1. Quizzes on understanding of each class session: 20% 2. Participation in classroom activities (presentations (20%) and assessment activities (20%)): 40% 3. End-of-semester exam: 40%
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	Listening comprehension is the foundation of speaking well. Pay attention to the differences in pronunciation between Japanese and Mongolian, and listen to the Japanese text repeatedly to get used to the sounds and speaking speed of 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.

Back to syllabus main page