8B530701 Upper-Intermediate Japanese Listening and Reading

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

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

Lecture Code 8B530701 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 日本語中上級　聴読解

Subject Name
（Katakana）

Subject Name in
English Upper-Intermediate Japanese Listening and Reading

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 Data, Speed reading, Close reading, Logical thinking, critical thinking

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) While mastering intermediate-to-advanced-level sentence patterns related to the theme, students will reactivate their existing knowledge and develop the ability to quickly extract information from various sources.
(2) Students will develop the ability to use their Japanese language skills to think analytically and critically about what they have seen and heard in Japanese, and to express logical opinions.

Class Schedule Session 1    Orientation‣／Time Management for Achieving Goals (1): Warm-up, Careful Reading
Session 2    Time Management for Achieving Goals (2): Skimming, Listening
Session 3    Time Management for Achieving Goals (3): Presenting and Sharing Impressions
Session 4    Japan’s Industries Through Data (1): Warm-up, Careful Reading
Session 5    Japan’s Industries Through Data (2): Skimming, Listening
Session 6 Japan’s Industries Through Data (Part 3): Present and Share Your Thoughts
Session 7    Planning an Outline: Statement of Resolve (Unit 1), Explanatory Text (Unit 2)
Session 8    Cameras All Over Town (Part 1): Warm-up, Careful Reading
Session 9    Cameras All Over Town (Part 2): Skimming and Listening
Session 10    Cameras All Over Town (Part 3): Present and Share Your Thoughts
Session 11    Artificial Intelligence and Work (1): Warm-up, Careful Reading
Session 12    Artificial Intelligence and Work (2): Skimming and Listening
Session 13    Artificial Intelligence and Work (3): Presenting and Sharing Impressions
Session 14    Planning an Outline: Opinion Essays (Units 3 and 4)
Session 15    Comprehensive Exercise

Examination

Text/Reference
Books,etc. 『東京大学教養学部のアカデミック・ジャパニーズ J-PEAK中上級』（ジャパンタイムズ）
『留学生のためのアカデミック・ジャパニーズ聴解中上級』（スリーエーネットワーク）
『速攻トレーニング聴読解』（アルク）

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

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Paired Reading

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review (1)    Look up the pronunciation, meanings, and example sentences for new vocabulary and expressions.
(2)    As a preparatory assignment, research the topic and organize your thoughts and arguments.

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 This activity involves reading Japanese text while looking at data to understand its content. Let’s work on developing the ability to read while paying attention to the difference between objective and subjective opinions.

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	8B530701	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	日本語中上級　聴読解
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Upper-Intermediate Japanese Listening and Reading
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	Data, Speed reading, Close reading, Logical thinking, critical thinking
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) While mastering intermediate-to-advanced-level sentence patterns related to the theme, students will reactivate their existing knowledge and develop the ability to quickly extract information from various sources. (2) Students will develop the ability to use their Japanese language skills to think analytically and critically about what they have seen and heard in Japanese, and to express logical opinions.
Class Schedule	Session 1 Orientation‣／Time Management for Achieving Goals (1): Warm-up, Careful Reading Session 2 Time Management for Achieving Goals (2): Skimming, Listening Session 3 Time Management for Achieving Goals (3): Presenting and Sharing Impressions Session 4 Japan’s Industries Through Data (1): Warm-up, Careful Reading Session 5 Japan’s Industries Through Data (2): Skimming, Listening Session 6 Japan’s Industries Through Data (Part 3): Present and Share Your Thoughts Session 7 Planning an Outline: Statement of Resolve (Unit 1), Explanatory Text (Unit 2) Session 8 Cameras All Over Town (Part 1): Warm-up, Careful Reading Session 9 Cameras All Over Town (Part 2): Skimming and Listening Session 10 Cameras All Over Town (Part 3): Present and Share Your Thoughts Session 11 Artificial Intelligence and Work (1): Warm-up, Careful Reading Session 12 Artificial Intelligence and Work (2): Skimming and Listening Session 13 Artificial Intelligence and Work (3): Presenting and Sharing Impressions Session 14 Planning an Outline: Opinion Essays (Units 3 and 4) Session 15 Comprehensive Exercise Examination
Text/Reference Books,etc.	『東京大学教養学部のアカデミック・ジャパニーズ J-PEAK中上級』（ジャパンタイムズ）『留学生のためのアカデミック・ジャパニーズ聴解中上級』（スリーエーネットワーク）『速攻トレーニング聴読解』（アルク）
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, Audio Materials
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Paired Reading
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	(1) Look up the pronunciation, meanings, and example sentences for new vocabulary and expressions. (2) As a preparatory assignment, research the topic and organize your thoughts and arguments.
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	This activity involves reading Japanese text while looking at data to understand its content. Let’s work on developing the ability to read while paying attention to the difference between objective and subjective opinions.
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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