Japanese - Pre-intermediate level

Teacher(s)

Oguma Rie (coordinator);

Language

French

Prerequisites

LJAPO1100 or diploma/training recognized as equivalent. The student is expected to be able to write and read all signs of  hiragana et katakana.

The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.

Main themes

• Past tenses
• Basic verbs and their conjugations
• Divers forms of  « -te » form -  to describe the succession of different actions, behaviors,  the actions in process, polite expressions to ask for a service and to forbid something
• Conversations with more complicated everyday topics
• Sayings, Japanese proverbs, related to the learning of several basic kanji
• Listening of Japanese pop songs and dictation
• More complicated « survival sentences »

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

This course aims to provide the opportunities to improve and enrich their linguistic abilities.

Content

The course is designed for bridging the beginner’s level and intermediate level. Students will learn useful expressions for daily conversation, basic grammar, vocabulary as well as writing some basic Kanji. The course also aims to enhance students’ Japanese cultural understanding.

Teaching methods

The course focuses mainly on acquiring oral communication skills. Therefore, students will participate in many speaking activities and interactions with other students.

Evaluation methods

• Mid-year exam, which consists of listening, writing and oral assessments.
• Final exam, which consists of listening, writing and oral assessments.
• Performance of assignments and active participation are also considered in the grade.

Online resources

1. UCLouvan Moodle page is available to help students review the contents of the classes.
2. Free Apps for learning Japanese Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji:
 https://minato-jf.jp/Home/JapaneseApplication
3. Free self-study Japanese online courses:  https://minato-jf.jp/Home/Index
4. Free website for learning Japanese pronunciation:  https://japanese-pronunciation.com/
5. Free Online Japanese Accent Dictionary:  https://www.gavo.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ojad/fre/pages/home

Teaching materials

• Syllabus en ligne : IRODORI Elementary 1, https://www.irodori.jpf.go.jp/en/elementary01/pdf.html

Faculty or entity

ILV