JAPAN 443
Toward Superior Japanese 1: Current Events
Asian and Near Eastern Languages
College of Humanities
Course Description
Using Japanese to debate on abstract topics related to current events reported in Japanese media.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Debating abstract topics
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to debate opinions on abstract issues with others. They will also be able to speculate and hypothesize on the impact of proposals to resolve those issues.
Title
Listening and reading comprehension
Learning Outcome
Students will have adequate language skills to handle listening and reading tasks at the equivalent of the JLPT N1 exam.
Title
Understanding conflicting viewpoints
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to comprehend conflicting viewpoints as reported in professional Japanese media sources such as editorials, talk radio/podcasts and political debates.
