| 回 | 項目 | 内容 |
| 第1回 | Course introduction | We will introduce ourselves and the course outline.
Prior learning (1 hour): review this syllabus and look up unknown words.
Subsequent learning (1 hour): complete student profile. |
| 第2回 | "Common knowledge": Japan and the Japanese | We will discuss some common views of Japan, and decide if we agree with them.
Prior learning (1 hour): preview vocabulary for this lesson.
Subsequent learning (1 hour): review lesson contents and vocabulary. |
| 第3回 | "Common knowledge": A year in Japan | We will discuss the important events that happen during one year in Japan, and learn how to describe them.
Prior learning (1 hour): preview vocabulary for this lesson.
Subsequent learning (1 hour): review lesson contents and vocabulary. |
| 第4回 | Identity: Japan | We will consider what it means to be Japanese. Has this changed over time? Is it different for different people?
Prior learning (1 hour): preview vocabulary for this lesson.
Subsequent learning (1 hour): review lesson contents and vocabulary. |
| 第5回 | Identity: Japans | There are many different regions in Japan, with different traditions. In particular, Okinawa and Hokkaido have different climates, dialects and histories. We will learn about these identities.
Prior learning (1 hour): preview vocabulary for this lesson.
Subsequent learning (1 hour): review lesson contents and vocabulary. |
| 第6回 | Communication: Language | What are the origins of the Japanese language, and how is it similar/ different to other languages around the world?
Prior learning (1 hour): preview vocabulary for this lesson.
Subsequent learning (1 hour): review lesson contents and vocabulary. |
| 第7回 | Communication: Non-verbal | What gestures do Japanese people commonly use? Is it better to be expressive or reserved?
Prior learning (1 hour): preview vocabulary for this lesson.
Subsequent learning (1 hour): review lesson contents and vocabulary. |
| 第8回 | Review 1 | We will discuss and answer student questions about the topics covered so far.
Prior learning (1 hour): prepare questions for discussion in this class.
Subsequent learning (1 hour): complete reflection about lessons 1-8. |
| 第9回 | Family & friends: Japanese homes | We will consider traditional and modern Japanese homes. What are some common features? How could you describe this to someone who had never seen a Japanese home?
Prior learning (1 hour): preview vocabulary for this lesson.
Subsequent learning (1 hour): review lesson contents and vocabulary. |
| 第10回 | Family & friends: Family structure | We will discuss Japanese family structure and how it has changed over time.
Prior learning (1 hour): preview vocabulary for this lesson.
Subsequent learning (1 hour): review lesson contents and vocabulary. |
| 第11回 | Having fun: Socialising | How do Japanese people socialize? In what places, and at what occasions? Is it different by age?
Prior learning (1 hour): preview vocabulary for this lesson.
Subsequent learning (1 hour): review lesson contents and vocabulary. |
| 第12回 | Having fun: Leisure | We will consider traditional and modern Japanese pastimes and hobbies. How could you explain them to someone who had never taken part in them?
Prior learning (1 hour): preview vocabulary for this lesson.
Subsequent learning (1 hour): review lesson contents and vocabulary. |
| 第13回 | Having fun: Celebrations and rites of passage | Rites of passage mark important times in people’s lives. What ceremonies are important in Japan, and how can you explain them to others?
Prior learning (1 hour): preview vocabulary for this lesson.
Subsequent learning (1 hour): review lesson contents and vocabulary. |
| 第14回 | Having fun: Travel | How and where do Japanese people like to travel? How is it similar to/ different from other countries?
Prior learning (1 hour): preview vocabulary for this lesson.
Subsequent learning (1 hour): review lesson contents and vocabulary. |
| 第15回 | Final class review | We will discuss and answer student questions about the topics covered so far.
Prior learning (1 hour): prepare questions for discussion in this class.
Subsequent learning (1 hour): complete reflection about lessons this semester. |
