Interview Project in Japanese “Let's get to know UTokyo students!”

1	Subject	Interview Project in Japanese “Let's get to know UTokyo students!”
2	Field	Japanese Language
3	Key words	academic Japanese, interview survey, data explanation, oral presentation, question and answer session
4	Unit	0.5
5	Lecturer	TBA
6	Period	July 4 - 8, 2022
7	Time	10:30am-12:00 noon (Japan Standard Time)
8	Lecture style	Online (live virtual class)
9	Evaluation Criteria	Excellent (S) 90 –100％; Very good (A) 80–89％; Good (B) 70–79%; Pass (C) 60–69%; Fail (D) 0–59％
10	Evaluation methods	Attendance and Participation 40%, Assignments 20%, Quizzes 20%, Review Test 20%
11	Prerequisites	Only students who are registered for one of the five non-language GUC courses are allowed to apply. This course is suitable for intermediate to advanced level learners who have been judged to be “Level 4 Upper Intermediate” or above in the level check test which is offered on the Center’s website: http://www.todai-ic-nihongo.com/center/LevelCheck/nihongo.html  The level is about the equivalent to JLPT N2.
12	Contents	Purpose: This course aims to: (1) develop communication and basic language skills in order to do interview surveys in Japanese; (2) improve overall skills in Japanese through various activities; (3) know the various perspectives of Japanese people through communication with Japanese UTokyo students. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to: Build up oral/aural communication skills in Japanese Understand basic vocabulary and expressions used in interview survey and presentation Ask appropriate questions and give clear answers Learn about the practical Japanese in communication   Description: In this course, students will learn practical academic skills useful for studying in Japanese. This program is composed of 5 classes (1.5 hours each). Through this program students will learn how to ask questions, express their opinions and give presentations in Japanese. Session 3 is an interview session with the Japanese UTokyo students. Students can experience a real interview in Japanese through this activity. On the final day, students will give a 5-minute presentation in Japanese with a question and answer session.   *This is a combination of lecture and interactive class that simulates face-to-face sessions. In principle, therefore, the students are requested to have their camera on during the class.  Active participation is strongly encouraged.   Schedule: Session 1: Finding out about the unique features of UTokyo and its students Session2: Making Interview Questions Session 3: “Let's interview UTokyo students!” Session 4: Interview Analysis Session 5: In-class Presentation Session   Assignments: students are required to complete an assignment everyday. Students must expect to spend about one hour everyday for an assignment .  Making a questionnaire（Session 1） Revision of the questionnaire （Session 2） data aggregation（Session 3） Materials to be used in the presentation (Session 4)
13	Required readings	No textbook will be used
14	Reference readings	Will be offered in the class.
15	Notes on Taking the Course

UTokyo Global Unit Courses
International Exchange Group, Education and Student Support Department,
The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8652 JAPAN

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