THE BASICS:
Organizer: The Center for Japanese Language Education
Tuition: JPY 29,600
Accommodation:
JPY 85,000
Target audience:
This course is aimed at beginners of the Japanese language.
About the University of Tokyo:
Founded in 1877, the University of Tokyo (Todai) is a prestigious leading university that provides a full spectrum of academic activities which allows students to develop intellectual depth while acquiring professional skills. It has been a supportive collaborator in various IARU initiatives such as the Global Security and Sustainable Cities research projects. The spirit of perseverance towards the creation of a global research and education network distinguishes Todai from its peers. With its belief in the value of providing a varied academic environment, Todai brings an inherent richness of culture in its engagement with the Alliance. For more information, visit: http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index_e.html
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by the University of Tokyo
4 – 15 July, 2011
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The University of Tokyo provides an introductory course for those new to Japan which will both facilitate participation in Japanese society and introduce characteristics of the Japanese language - such as the Japanese writing system, elementary grammar, and communication patterns. With the Japanese language learnt in these classes we hope our students will be able to experience a wider range of Japanese culture. To improve students' Japanese literacy, “practical” lessons, such as the use of dictionaries, will also be included in this course. This will enable students to continue their study of the language when they return to their home country.
The Center for Japanese Language Education at the University of Tokyo provides an e-learning website through which students should study how to read the Hiragana (a Japanese phonetic character system consisting of 46 characters) and numbers up to 100 before coming to Japan. Students will be provided with a password to access restricted e-learning materials for a limited period. Please note that students are only eligible for this course if they are enrolled in other GSP course(s) offered by the University of Tokyo.
This course is aimed at beginners of the Japanese language. When students apply for this course, they are not expected to have any previous knowledge of the Japanese language. However students are expected to be able to read the Hiragana before this course begins.
Lesson plan (2 credits/25 hours):
1) Grammar
» Noun sentences (non-past)
» Adjective sentences (non-past)
» Verb sentences (non-past & past) with particles: o, ni, de, kara, no, to
» Various question sentences (what, who, when, where, which, how, how much, how many, what time,)
2) Conversation
» Greetings, Self introduction,
» Shopping, eating, and making reservations
» Talking about weekend
» Inviting, asking, offering, requesting
» Giving short comments on various things
» Mini-interview
» Making a short talk show
3) Reading & Writing
» Japanese characters: Hiragana Katakana, and Kanji introduction
» Mini-composition using Japanese word processor
» Experiences of Kanji calligraphy
» Looking up words in Japanese dictionary (Japanese-English dictionary and Kanji dictionary)
Method of evaluation:
Attendance rate: 30%
Class participation: 30%
End of course exam: 40%
Students will be accommodated in Hotel Kizankan, located close to the University of Tokyo's Hongo Campus (Approximately 5 minutes walk). For further information about the Hotel Kizankan, visit: www4.ocn.ne.jp/~kizanweb/
Note: Costs may change closer to the course
Tuition fee: JPY 29,600
Accommodation: JPY 5,000
(does
not include meals and other costs)
Estimated living
expenses: approximately JPY 3,000 per day
For further information about this course, visit http://www.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp/res/stuex/IARU_GSP/index.html