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ADVANCED JAPANESE
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Doshisha University
Program(s)
Japanese in Kyoto
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Japanese
UCEAP Course Number
132
UCEAP Course Suffix
C
UCEAP Official Title
ADVANCED JAPANESE
UCEAP Transcript Title
ADVANCED JAPANESE
UCEAP Quarter Units
1.50
UCEAP Semester Units
1.00
Course Description

<Level VII>

Target Students: Those who have completed and mastered intermediate-level studies.

Course Goals: To master the 200 important intermediate sentence patterns and develop understanding and command of the 100 important advanced sentence patterns for further improvement of the four skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing. To master the 10,000 basic words and 2,000 basic Chinese characters.

<General 1-5>

Goal: To develop a balanced, advanced level of proficiency in reading, listening, speaking, and writing.

Contents: Mastery of intermediate sentence patterns and introduction of 100 important advanced sentence patterns, using Doshisha University’s original textbook and support materials. For students to be able to use all the expressions in an appropriate manner, exercises will be of typical situations where each expression is used, without categorizing them into grammar or vocabulary issues. Vocabulary building with an emphasis on collocation. Improving the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing through summarizing, reading, and listening comprehension of the materials; role-play using expressions learned in class, and composition exercises.

Language(s) of Instruction
Japanese
Host Institution Course Number
N/A
Host Institution Course Title
JAPANESE 1: GENERAL 3 VII
Host Institution Campus
Doshisha University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Center for Japanese Language and Culture

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INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE WRITING
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Doshisha University
Program(s)
Japanese in Kyoto
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Japanese
UCEAP Course Number
110
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE WRITING
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTERMED JPN WRITE
UCEAP Quarter Units
1.50
UCEAP Semester Units
1.00
Course Description

<Level IV>
Target Students: Those who have completed and mastered elementary level studies.
Course Goals: To develop understanding and command of the 100 important intermediate sentence patterns for further improvement of the four skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing. To master the 4,000 basic words and 800 basic Chinese characters.
<Written Expression>
Goal: To be able to write well-formed passages of approximately 600 words in length.
Contents: Writing letters or simple essays on topics familiar to students.

Language(s) of Instruction
Japanese
Host Institution Course Number
N/A
Host Institution Course Title
JAPANESE 1: WRITTEN EXPRESSION IV
Host Institution Campus
Doshisha University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Center for Japanese Language and Culture

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SPECIAL STUDY: RESEARCH
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Doshisha University
Program(s)
Japanese in Kyoto
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Education
UCEAP Course Number
196
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
SPECIAL STUDY: RESEARCH
UCEAP Transcript Title
RESEARCH
UCEAP Quarter Units
12.00
UCEAP Semester Units
8.00
Course Description

This is an independent research course with research arranged between the student and faculty member. The specific research topics vary each term and are described on a special project form for each student. A substantial paper is required. The number of units varies with the student’s project, contact hours, and method of assessment, as defined on the student’s special study project form.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
Host Institution Course Title
Host Institution Campus
Doshisha University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Study Center

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ELEMENTARY JAPANESE LANGUAGE SEMINAR
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Doshisha University
Program(s)
Japanese in Kyoto
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Japanese
UCEAP Course Number
35
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ELEMENTARY JAPANESE LANGUAGE SEMINAR
UCEAP Transcript Title
ELEM LANG SEMINAR
UCEAP Quarter Units
1.50
UCEAP Semester Units
1.00
Course Description

This course comprehensively reviews the points studied at the elementary level;  enhances expressions skills, and improves command of such skills. The course covers various conversational situations frequently encountered in daily lives in Japan such as shopping, visiting doctors, expressing feelings and traveling; practice using newly learned phrases and sentence patterns in various role-play activities with peers and Japanese native speakers; and designing written scripts and presenting them in class. The course emphasizes understanding Japanese customs and Japanese way of thinking, which aids in understanding the dynamics of Japanese conversation. 

Language(s) of Instruction
Japanese
Host Institution Course Number
N/A
Host Institution Course Title
JAPANESE LANGUAGE SEMINAR A
Host Institution Campus
Doshisha University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Center for Japanese Language and Culture

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JAPANESE LANGUAGE SEMINAR
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Doshisha University
Program(s)
Japanese in Kyoto
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Japanese
UCEAP Course Number
113
UCEAP Course Suffix
B
UCEAP Official Title
JAPANESE LANGUAGE SEMINAR
UCEAP Transcript Title
ADV LANG SEMINAR
UCEAP Quarter Units
1.50
UCEAP Semester Units
1.00
Course Description

This course summarizes the learning contents for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1 level. From the categories of "characters/vocabulary," "grammar," "reading comprehension," and "listening comprehension," exercises will focus on questions that have been newly introduced in the new exam or questions that have been changed in contents and format. The course also provides practice problems aimed at overcoming weaknesses. Also, for students to get used to the question format, a mock test will be conducted just before the proficiency test.

Language(s) of Instruction
Japanese
Host Institution Course Number
N/A
Host Institution Course Title
JAPANESE LANGUAGE SEMINAR D
Host Institution Campus
Doshisha University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Center for Japanese Language and Culture

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UPPER ELEMENTARY JAPANESE
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Doshisha University
Program(s)
Japanese in Kyoto
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Japanese
UCEAP Course Number
30
UCEAP Course Suffix
J
UCEAP Official Title
UPPER ELEMENTARY JAPANESE
UCEAP Transcript Title
UPPER ELEM JAPANESE
UCEAP Quarter Units
1.50
UCEAP Semester Units
1.00
Course Description

Target Students: Those who have partially completed elementary level studies.
Course Goals: To master the grammatical expressions learnt at the elementary level, as well as to develop understanding and command of upper elementary and intermediate level grammar and to improve the four skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing. To master the 2,000 basic words and 500 basic Chinese characters.
Contents: Mastering the elementary level grammar and developing understanding and command of grammar using an upper elementary level textbook, followed by introduction of basic sentence patterns of the intermediate level using an intermediate level textbook. Improving the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing through various class activities designed for developing each skill. Mastering the 2,000 basic words and 500 basic Chinese characters.

Language(s) of Instruction
Japanese
Host Institution Course Number
N/A
Host Institution Course Title
JAPANESE 1: GENERAL 1-10 II
Host Institution Campus
Doshisha University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Center for Japanese Language and Culture

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UPPER INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Doshisha University
Program(s)
Japanese in Kyoto
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Japanese
UCEAP Course Number
116
UCEAP Course Suffix
C
UCEAP Official Title
UPPER INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE
UCEAP Transcript Title
UPPER INTERMD JAPAN
UCEAP Quarter Units
1.50
UCEAP Semester Units
1.00
Course Description

<Level V>
Target Students: Those who have partially completed intermediate level studies.
Course Goals: To develop understanding and command of the 200 important intermediate sentence patterns for further improvement of the four skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing. To master the 6,000 basic words and 1,000 to 1,200 basic Chinese characters.

<General 1-5>
Goal: To develop balanced, intermediate-level proficiency in reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
Contents: Learning the 100 important intermediate sentence patterns and vocabulary and improving reading comprehension with an upper intermediate level textbook. Developing command of intermediate Japanese through short sentence composition exercises. Mastering the points learnt at the intermediate level to proceed to the advanced level smoothly. Increasing vocabulary by learning both the words introduced in the textbook as well as additional related words.
Improving the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing by understanding the textbook and exchanging opinions on it.

Language(s) of Instruction
Japanese
Host Institution Course Number
N/A
Host Institution Course Title
JAPANESE 1: GENERAL 3 V
Host Institution Campus
Doshisha University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Center for Japanese Language and Culture

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ELEMENTARY JAPANESE
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Doshisha University
Program(s)
Japanese in Kyoto
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Japanese
UCEAP Course Number
25
UCEAP Course Suffix
G
UCEAP Official Title
ELEMENTARY JAPANESE
UCEAP Transcript Title
ELEMENTARY JAPANESE
UCEAP Quarter Units
1.50
UCEAP Semester Units
1.00
Course Description

This course is for students with at least one year of prior study of Japanese. The goal of this course is for students to acquire well-balanced basic proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and to develop an understanding and command of basic grammar and its usage. Students practice listening comprehension and pronunciation using videotapes and CDs. They learn conversational expressions and phrases necessary in daily life, fundamentals of written expression, and how to read and write short passages on topics familiar to them using previously learned sentence patterns and vocabulary. By the end of term, students master 1500 basic words and 300 basic kanji. 

Language(s) of Instruction
Japanese
Host Institution Course Number
N/A
Host Institution Course Title
JAPANESE 1: GENERAL 7 I
Host Institution Campus
Doshisha University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Center for Japanese Language and Culture

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CRITICAL SOCIAL ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY JAPAN
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Doshisha University
Program(s)
Japanese in Kyoto
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Sociology Asian Studies
UCEAP Course Number
132
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
CRITICAL SOCIAL ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY JAPAN
UCEAP Transcript Title
SOCIAL ISSUES JAPAN
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description

This course is a continuation of the course, Critical Social Issues I. This course is focused on the social issues facing contemporary Japan, covering topics such as war responsibility and memory; nuclear energy and waste; issues involving 3/11; media, the imperial family; yakuza, and education. As the course progresses, student interests are expected to generate additional topics for discussion.

Students will be required to do background reading for the class and come to class prepared to discuss a particular issue (or set of issues) each week in the first part of the course. In the second part of the course, students will suggest and present on topics on contemporary Japan for presentation. Each student must participate in these discussions and the assessment will be based on the discussions and written reflections on the issues after each class.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
N/A
Host Institution Course Title
CRITICAL SOCIAL ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY JAPAN
Host Institution Campus
Doshisha University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Center for Global Education

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ADVANCED JAPANESE
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Doshisha University
Program(s)
Japanese in Kyoto
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Japanese
UCEAP Course Number
132
UCEAP Course Suffix
E
UCEAP Official Title
ADVANCED JAPANESE
UCEAP Transcript Title
ADVANCED JAPANESE
UCEAP Quarter Units
1.50
UCEAP Semester Units
1.00
Course Description

<Level VII>

Target Students: Those who have completed and mastered intermediate-level studies.

Course Goals: To master the 200 important intermediate sentence patterns and develop understanding and command of the 100 important advanced sentence patterns for further improvement of the four skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing. To master the 10,000 basic words and 2,000 basic Chinese characters.

<General 1-5>

Goal: To develop a balanced, advanced level of proficiency in reading, listening, speaking, and writing.

Contents: Mastery of intermediate sentence patterns and introduction of 100 important advanced sentence patterns, using Doshisha University’s original textbook and support materials. For students to be able to use all the expressions in an appropriate manner, exercises will be of typical situations where each expression is used, without categorizing them into grammar or vocabulary issues. Vocabulary building with an emphasis on collocation. Improving the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing through summarizing, reading, and listening comprehension of the materials; role-play using expressions learned in class, and composition exercises.

 

Language(s) of Instruction
Japanese
Host Institution Course Number
N/A
Host Institution Course Title
JAPANESE 1: GENERAL 5 VII
Host Institution Campus
Doshisha University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Center for Japanese Language and Culture
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