Department of Language Studies Chinese Course Close-UP

カリキュラム

Studnets develop the basics of chinese with compulsory subjects that focus on repetitive practice such as listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and proceed to subjects that enhance applied skills and expressiveness. Students conduct seminars independently and develop the ability to communicate with others inChinese. In the graduation thesis / graduation production or graduation seminar, students consolidate the learning of Chinese up to that point and conduct research with an eye on future career development

Syllabus

Department of Language Studies Chinese Course syllabus

Class Introduction

Basic Chinese
In order to master a language, you must develop four abilities: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Chinese lessons will also be centered around these four pillars. The content starts with the Chinese phonetic symbols pinyin and four tones, and focuses on how to write simplified Chinese characters, basic grammar, and simple conversations in daily life. Also, thinking that it is necessary to understand the national character of Chinese people and traditional Chinese culture in order to learn Chinese, students gradually learn the essence of ancient Chinese culture while practicing pronunciation, grammar, and conversation. The goal of this lesson is to fully master Pinyin pronunciation, learn simple conversations, Simplified Chinese writing and beginner grammar, and mastet the basic of Chinese.

Chinese society and culture
The purpose of this class is to deepen your understanding of China while learning about the philosophical ideas of ancient China, such as Confucianism, which form the basis of the emergence of Chinese culture, and the characteristics of development at each stage of history. To understand the current social situation in China and the Chinese lifestyle (clothing, food and housing) from the perspective of "culture" and "history", and to understand the various factors that deeply affect the way of thinking and behavior of modern Chinese people. Aim. At the same time, by comparing the differences and similarities between Japanese culture and the Japanese way of thinking, we can improve our ability to understand other cultures and understand how we feel in our daily lives in the developing modern Chinese society. We will conduct classes centered on understanding the state of "Chinese culture" that supports it.

Chinese conversation
This class focuses on Chinese conversation in the 2nd year. The keyword of the lesson is "cultivation of balanced and comprehensive Chinese conversation ability", and this lesson aims to continuously utilize the grammar points and idioms learned in the 1st year in conversation, and naturally communicate your thoughts in Chinese.. At the same time, we improve the expression skills that are typical of Chinese while understanding the "culture" and "customs".
Learning a language while having fun is the fastest way to improve. While assuming various situations, we incorporate original teaching materials such as language cards and games using cards as group lessons. In addition, in extracurricular lessons, we offer hands-on conversations and exchange lessons with Chinese students so that students enjoy learning Chinese in a practical manner.

成績評価と単位認定

Grading Criteria

About our GPA System

The intent behind our implementation of a GPA (Grade Point Average) system is to (1) create a unified standard for the campus, (2) have it function as an impartial standard, and (3) have it function as an internationally accepted standard. Our GPA system involves the assessment learning achievements using an objective numerical value called GPA. Additionally, this system generally conforms with the grade assessment systems adopted by universities in the West, and can be used overseas as an index used to certify a student’s academic ability when studying abroad, when going on to graduate school overseas, when finding employment at a non-Japanese companies operating in Japan, and so on.

Display of Grades and Assessment Criteria

GPA Calculation Method

Credit Recognition

1. Register for classes. Use CampusSquare to register for classes online and have your classes properly confirmed. You will need to do this for both the first and second semesters.
2. Students attend classes. There are 15 class in both the first and second semesters.
   Normally, 2-credit courses consist of attendance at each class (90 minutes) and preparation and review (about 2 hours each). In order to earn the credits, students must attend all classes (from the first to the 15th) as a matter of course, and also deepen their understanding through preparation and review.
3. Depending on subjects, students are required to take exam or submit reports (accreditation methods vary from lecturers).
4. Grades of S, A, B or C mean that students have passed the course and earned the credit. Grade of D means that students has failed the course and not earned any credit. If students receive a grade of D for a compulsory subject, they require to take it again the following year or later.
   Courses which students have already earned credit cannot be retaken.
5. About Academic Grades
   • Academic grades are assessed based on final examinations at the end of the semester (written exams, oral exams, practical exams, or reports). However, depending on courses, mini tests, reports, attendance, and academic progress during class may be evaluated as regular points, or assessments may be carried out based on the regular points only.
   • Academic grades are issued on the transcript with only the evaluation. 
   • Courses which students have passed once cannot be erased or retaken.
   • Grades will be published on Campus Square every semester.
   • If you have questions about your grades, such as not receiving a grade despite taking an exam (submitting a report) after the results have been announced, please come to school at the beginning of the next semester (in principle, by the first week of classes) and ask your teacher directly. If your teacher has left the school and you are unable to make inquiries, please notify the Academic Affairs Office.

Minimum number of credits required for graduation (For students enrolled in 2022)

• *1 If the number of credits earned in the comprehensive basic courses exceeds 12, the excess credits up to 8 will be approved as a credit in common elective courses.
• *2Some credits for each course of teaching profession and curator may be included in credits of specialized education subjects or general basic subjcts.
• *3 Excessive credits for elective compulsory subjects are included in the credits for elective course.