| Academic Year |
2026Year |
School/Graduate School |
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Educational Sciences Teaching Japanese as a Second Language Program |
| Lecture Code |
WND26061 |
Subject Classification |
Specialized Education |
| Subject Name |
特別研究 |
Subject Name
（Katakana） |
|
Subject Name in
English |
Tutorial Seminar in Special Topics |
| Instructor |
SAIJO YUTO |
Instructor
(Katakana) |
サイジョウ ユウト |
| Campus |
Higashi-Hiroshima |
Semester/Term |
1st-Year, Second Semester, Second Semester |
| Days, Periods, and Classrooms |
(2nd) Thur9-10：Faculty Office |
| Lesson Style |
Seminar |
Lesson Style
(More Details) |
Face-to-face |
| Seminar-based learning, discussions, and student presentations |
| Credits |
1.0 |
Class Hours/Week |
2 |
Language of Instruction |
J
:
Japanese |
| Course Level |
5
:
Graduate Basic
|
| Course Area（Area） |
23
:
Arts and Humanities |
| Course Area（Discipline） |
06
:
Linguistics |
| Eligible Students |
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| Keywords |
Critical thinking; research questions; data analysis and discussion; academic skills |
| Special Subject for Teacher Education |
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Special Subject |
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Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) | |
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Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) | |
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Class Objectives
/Class Outline |
In this course, students will learn about current research trends and research methodologies in the fields of sociolinguistics and Japanese language education through the reading and presentation of academic literature on selected topics. Through these learning activities, the course also aims to develop students’ critical thinking, as well as their skills in oral presentation techniques, presentation delivery, and spoken academic communication. |
| Class Schedule |
lesson1 Reading academic literature in sociolinguistics and Japanese language education (1)
lesson2 Reading academic literature in sociolinguistics and Japanese language education (2)
lesson3 Reading academic literature in sociolinguistics and Japanese language education (3)
lesson4 Reading academic literature in sociolinguistics and Japanese language education (4)
lesson5 Reading academic literature in sociolinguistics and Japanese language education (5)
lesson6 Reading academic literature in sociolinguistics and Japanese language education (6)
lesson7 Reading academic literature in sociolinguistics and Japanese language education (7)
lesson8 Student presentations in sociolinguistics and Japanese language education (1)
lesson9 Student presentations in sociolinguistics and Japanese language education (2)
lesson10 Student presentations in sociolinguistics and Japanese language education (3)
lesson11 Student presentations in sociolinguistics and Japanese language education (4)
lesson12 Student presentations in sociolinguistics and Japanese language education (5)
lesson13 Student presentations in sociolinguistics and Japanese language education (6)
lesson14 Student presentations in sociolinguistics and Japanese language education (7)
lesson15 Summary and Course Wrap-up |
Text/Reference
Books,etc. |
No specific textbook will be used. Reference books and academic articles will be introduced as appropriate according to students’ research topics. |
PC or AV used in
Class,etc. |
Handouts, moodle |
| (More Details) |
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| Learning techniques to be incorporated |
Discussions, Paired Reading, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning) |
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review |
This course involves academic reading and oral presentations. Through presentations and discussions, students are expected to deepen their knowledge and understanding of research fields and themes. Students are encouraged to actively use materials available in the university library and other academic resources, including online databases. Before each class, students should prepare not only for their own presentations and readings but also review relevant materials related to other students’ presentations. After each class, students should summarize the comments and insights gained during the lecture, organize the content, reconsider their research plans and methodologies, and reflect on their own ideas. |
| Requirements |
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| Grading Method |
Engagement in research assignments: 50%
Presentation of research assignments: 50% |
| Practical Experience |
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| Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it |
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| Message |
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| Other |
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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. |