JAPANESE SEMINAR COURSES

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1 JAPANESE SEMINAR COURSES A high degree of proficiency in the Japanese language is required for participation in the seminars, which are conducted principally in Japanese. For this reason, most courses stipulate the level of Japanese required to enroll in the course. Please note that auditing is only permitted on a limited number of the Japanese seminar courses, as indicated. INSTRUCTOR: Junko Fujimoto ELEMENTARY TRANSLATION The aim of this course is for students who are taking NIJ400 courses to develop basic translation skills from Japanese into English and also from English to Japanese. Emphasis is placed on having students review the basic sentence structures and understand more complex structures that have a high usage frequency. Target grammatical structures are found in An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese GENKI II (G) (L15 L23) [Second Edition]. Authentic materials such as Japanese essays, novels and songs are also provided to investigate further translation techniques. Students are expected to communicate in English with each other during the pair-work and group-work. Up to 18 students are allowed to participate in this course. Auditing is not permitted for this course. Be able to develop the skills required for translation. Reinforce the grammar introduced in NIJ400. ; Improving reading skills by identifying an extended sentential unit 2. Translation of structures from G lesson Translation of structures from G lesson Translation of structures from G lesson Translation of structures from G lesson Translation of structures from G lesson Translation of structures from G lesson 19, Project 1 8. Mid-term Examination 9. Translation of structures from G lesson 20-21, Project Translation of structures from G lesson Translation of structures from G lesson 23, Project Review, Project 4 Textbook Eri Banno et al., GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese II, 2nd ed., Japan Times. Supplementary Materials Other materials are provided. Class participation 10%; Assignments & Project 30%; Mid-term examination 25%; Final examination 35% -38-

2 INSTRUCTOR: Nanako Machida INTERMEDIATE TRANSLATION COURSE OUTLINE This course is the continuation of Elementary Translation. Emphasis is placed on having students review the basic patterns and understand more complex structures that have high-frequency usage. Students practice translating from English into Japanese, as well as from Japanese into English. Enrollment for this course is limited to 25 students, and since the course focuses on important structures from the NIJ500 textbook, this course is most suitable for students of NIJ500. Please note that auditing is permitted for this course. Be able to translate intermediate level text by utilizing knowledge of Japanese and English grammar. Be able to analyze and assess a variety of text and text types in the source language. Be able to explain and justify translation solutions. Acquire the necessary skills to carry out basic interpreting activities. WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF CLASS CONTENTS & exercises 2. Translation of structures from Unit I 3. Translation of structures from Unit II 4. Translation of structures from Unit III 5. Translation of structures from Unit IV 6. Translation of structures from Unit V 7. Mid-term examination 8. Translation of structures from Unit VI 9. Translation of structures from Unit VII 10. Translation of structures from Unit VIII 11. Translation of structures from Unit IX 12. Translation of structures from Unit X 13. Review & exercises STUDY TIME OUTSIDE CLASSES Plan to spend one to two hours on your assignment each week. Textbooks The course packet Intermediate Translation prepared by Nanako Machida. 新 和 英 中 辞 典 研 究 社 (Kenkyusha s New College Japanese-English Dictionary). Supplementary Materials Other materials are provided. Class participation 10%; Assignments 30%; Examinations 60% INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING INSTRUCTOR: Akiko Tsuda Designed primarily for NIJ500 and NIJ600 students, the aim of this course is to teach essay-writing skills and improve basic writing skills in order to describe one s experiences and express feelings. Students also learn how to compose tanka and haiku poetry (outdoor classes on campus are planned). Three compositions of 1,000 characters are assigned. These are used for -39-

3 student activities outside class. At the end of the semester, students write an essay of 1,500 characters. Please note that auditing is permitted for this course, subject to places being available at enrollment. Be able to use basic writing skills (writing style, punctuation, etc.) correctly. Be able to use rhetoric (modification, onomatopoeia, metaphor, etc.) correctly. Be able to write an essay in mind construction. Be able to write poetry. 1. Orientation 2. Discussion 3. Written expression skills (1): Writing skills 1 (writing style; usage of kanji, hiragana, and katakana) 4. Written expression skills (2): Writing skills 2 (punctuation; paragraph structure) 5. Written expression skills (3): Rhetoric 1 (modification; inversion) 6. Written expression skills (4): Rhetoric 2 (onomatopoeia) 7. Mid-term examination 8. Written expression skills (5): Rhetoric 3 (metaphor; personification) 9. Poetry: Tanka and haiku Poetry: Tanka and haiku 2 (outdoor classes on campus (Ginkō)) 11. Poetry: Tanka and haiku Summary: Writing an essay (topic; construction; outline; etc.) Textbooks: None Class participation 20%; Assignments 30%; Mid-term examination 20%; Term paper 30% INSTRUCTOR: Mari Yamada INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIC JAPANESE WRITING This course is designed for NIJ600 or high-achieving NIJ500 students. The main purpose of the course is to learn the necessary expressions and mechanics needed for writing a research paper in Japanese. In the first half of the course, students are mainly engaged in writing essays following logical steps. In the latter half, students work on a book review of a Japanese novel with certain procedures. Maximum number of students for this course is 15. Auditing is not permitted. Be able to write a research paper in Japanese Writings & Activities Rewriting from Different Viewpoint (1) Rewriting from Different Viewpoint (2) Identifying Theme and Author s Thesis wa vs. ga koto vs. no Using Deictic words Sho-Ronbun Mid-term Examination Book Review Guidelines & Format Potted Biography Writing Arasuji Theme & Author s Thesis Outline Quotations -40-

4 Quoting Paragraph Writing Summarizing Conjunctions Punctuation Reasoning Paragraphs Rough Draft Final Draft Textbooks: None Handouts will be provided by the instructor. Class participation 10%; Assignments 20%; Rewritten Assignments 20%; Mid-term Examination 20%; Final Report 30% READINGS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES I INSTRUCTOR: Masahiko Mutsukawa This course is designed for students of NIJ500 or higher to train them in reading newspaper articles in order to gain actual information about the real Japan and Japanese people today. Topics are chosen mainly by the students in the class. Audio-visual materials may be used, where available, to further deepen understanding. All course work is conducted in Japanese. In addition to the regular preparation for class, students are expected to write a research paper and give an oral presentation in Japanese on a subject of their own choice. Be able to read newspaper articles to gain actual information about the real Japan and Japanese people today. Be able to discuss newspaper articles in Japanese. 2. Discussion on a topic chosen by a student 3. Discussion on a topic chosen by a student 4. Discussion on a topic chosen by a student 5. Discussion on a topic chosen by a student 6. Discussion on a topic chosen by a student 7. Discussion on a topic chosen by a student 8. Discussion on a topic chosen by a student 9. Discussion on a topic chosen by a student 10. Discussion on a topic chosen by a student 11. Discussion on a topic chosen by a student 12. Summary Textbooks Articles from newspapers and magazines are provided. Supplementary Materials Relevant articles are assigned by the instructor. Class participation 40%; Oral presentation 30%; Report 30% -41-

5 63030 READINGS IN JAPANESE LITERATURE I INSTRUCTOR: Katsuhiro Ito This course deals with modern Japanese literature. Short stories and extracts from novels by respected writers such as Akutagawa and Kawabata are read, while the use of words and expressions as well as techniques of narration are examined in detail in order to derive pleasure from literary works. In addition, the themes, ethics, and messages that each work embraces are discussed. The course is conducted in Japanese and is open to students of NIJ600 and above who possess sufficient language competence to complete course work involving tasks such as reading, discussion, oral interpretation, oral reading, and written assignments. Please note that auditing is not permitted for this course. Students of NIJ500 are able to take this course, however, they need the instructor s consent to take it. Experience reading Japanese literary works in the original. Be able to evaluate literary works and write papers on them. 1. Reading & discussion: Kumo no Ito, by Akutagawa Ryuunosuke 2. Reading & discussion: Kumo no Ito 3. Reading & discussion: Kumo no Ito 4. Reading & discussion: Student Presentation 5. Reading & discussion: Yukiguni by Kawabata Yasunari 6. Reading & discussion: Yukiguni 7. Reading & discussion: Yukiguni 8. Reading & discussion: Student Presentation 9. Reading & discussion: Wagahai wa Neko de Aru by Natsume Sooseki 10. Reading & discussion: Wagahai wa Neko de Aru 11. Reading & discussion: Wagahai wa Neko de Aru 12. Reading & discussion: Student Presentation 13. Reading & discussion: Amenimo Makezu by Miyazawa Kenji 14. Reading & discussion: Student Presentation Class participation 30%; Assignments 50%; Final paper 20% INSTRUCTOR: Emi Satō BUSINESS JAPANESE This course is intended for those who are planning to work for a Japanese company or do business using Japanese. It aims to equip the student with essential Japanese business manners and customs, as well as vocabulary and expressions that are useful in a business setting. Business correspondence is also covered. In addition, the behavior that forms the basis for Japanese business common sense is examined using videos and reading materials. It is important for the student to review the content of each lesson in order to put it to use in the real world. To that end, students understanding of each lesson is checked in the next session. Because this class is taught entirely in Japanese the prerequisite is to have completed or to be currently enrolled in NIJ610 and NIJ710. Please note that auditing is not permitted for this course. -42-

6 Learn how to look for work in Japan, and to handle job interviews. Learn to use appropriate honorifics in appropriate situations. Learn business conversations and write simple business documents. Learn basic manners and customs of Japanese companies. 2. Useful words for job hunting 3. How to sell yourself in a job interview 4. How to write a résumé 5. How to approach job interviews 6. Mid-term examination (Job interviews) 7. Polite expressions (1) 8. Polite expressions (2) 9. Off campus activity (Visiting a company) 10. Exchanging business cards 11. Talking on the telephone 12. Taking and reading memos 13. How to write business letters 14. Final examination Class participation 15%; Assignments 40%; Mid-term examination 15%; Final examination 30% INSTRUCTOR: Akemi Yasui JAPANESE IN TOURISM HOTEL JAPANESE This course is designed for NIJ600 and NIJ700 students interested in the tourism sector of the Japanese service industry. The aim of the course is for students to acquire the skills required to survive in the Japanese service industry and to be able to use their knowledge both in business settings and in everyday situations. In order to develop the ability to use honorific expressions properly, the focus is on speaking and listening. In the first half of the course, students will learn how to use honorific expressions through conversations in various business settings, and in the second half, they are required to give a presentation as a tour conductor. Based on in-class performance, personality, and other factors, selected students are given an opportunity to undertake an internship either at a hotel or a convenience store. No credits are awarded for the internship. Please note that auditing is not permitted for this course, which is taught entirely in Japanese. Be able to use honorific expressions. Be able to give a presentation as a tour conductor. 2. Polite expressions (1) 3. Polite expressions (2) 4. Polite expressions (3) 5. Polite expressions (4) -43-

7 6. Conversation at the hotel 7. Conversation in the restaurant 8. Mid-term examination 9. Japanese for tour conductors (1) 10. Japanese for tour conductors (2) 11. Japanese for tour conductors (3) 12. Presentation (1) 13. Presentation (2) 14. Final examination Textbooks 新 にほんご 敬 語 トレーニング アスク Class participation 20%; Quizzes 15%; Assignments 15%; Mid-term examination 20%; Oral presentation 15%; Final examination 15% INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS JAPANESE INSTRUCTOR: Nanae Fukutomi This is the introductory business course for those planning to work for a Japanese company or to do business using Japanese. It is designed for NIJ510 students who have a strong desire to learn business Japanese. Through learning basic business conversation, this course aims to equip students with essential Japanese business manners and a knowledge of the customs, as well as vocabulary and expressions, that are useful in a business setting. In addition, behavior that reflects the basic assumptions of the Japanese business world is examined using videos and practiced using role-plays of business situations. The number of class meetings is limited, so it is important that students review the content of each lesson in order to be able to put it to use in the real world. This course also aims to teach students about the nature of a Japanese company and about the communication skills needed to build a good relationship with Japanese co-workers, two key aspects of successful business in Japan. Please note that this class is taught entirely in Japanese and that auditing is not permitted. Be able to understand business basic vocabulary and expressions. Be able to speak basic business conversations. Be able to understand basic Japanese business manners and practices. Be able to use basic honorifics when necessary. 2. Introducing yourself 3. Greetings 4. Polite expressions (1) 5. Polite expressions (2) 6. Telephone conversation (1) 7. Telephone conversation (2) 8. Mid-term examination 9. Asking for advice 10. Seeking permission 11. Making an appointment -44-

8 12. Exchanging business cards 13. Final examination Class participation 15%; Assignments 40%; Mid-term examination 15%; Final examination 30% JAPANESE IN VOLUNTEERING INSTRUCTORS: Yuriko Ide, Miyuki Doi This course is designed mainly for NIJ500 and 600 students who want to visit an after-school day-care center to have cultural exchange with elementary school students. In this course, students will improve their presentation skills and communication skills by learning from in-class and off-campus activities. In class, students will 1) learn expressions and strategies necessary for communicating with children, 2) prepare activities and presentations for the volunteer work, and 3) reflect on their experience and share with the class what they learned from volunteer work. Students are required to have four off-campus volunteering activities and give presentations about them. All volunteering is unpaid activity with a not-for-profit organization. All course work is conducted in Japanese. Class enrollment will be limited to 8 students. Be able to give a presentation in front of children about one s own culture. Be able to lead activities for children. Understand the difference between children and adults in language and communication. Acquire skills and knowledge to work as a volunteer through active learning and problem solving. 2. Learning about the after-school day-care center 3. Skills for presentation directed at children 4. Workshop (1) <Presentations> 5. Workshop (2) <Activities> 6. Off campus activity <Volunteer work (1)> 7. Off campus activity <Volunteer work (2)> 8. Presentation 9. Discussion 10. Workshop (3) <Activities> 11. Off campus activity <Volunteer work (3)> 12. Off campus activity <Volunteer work (4)> 13. Discussion 14. Final presentation Reading materials and handouts are assigned by the instructor. Class participation 15%; Homework 30%; Presentations 40%; Final Presentation and Report 15% -45-