日本語（４８）中級総合3（L4-L5）

The aim of this course is to consolidate basic grammar, vocabulary and Kanji and to expand language skills, especially reading, listening and speaking. Students will read a variety of materials covering topics of culture and society, followed by giving a presentation or having discussions on each topic. Besides, students are expected to become familiar with the local community and the campus life, solve questions about the culture and society and improve their ability to manage their own study and life.

By the end of the course, students are expected to be able to
1) increase lexical and grammatical knowledge of intermediate Japanese.
2) express personal opinions and exchange information on topics which are of personal interest.
3) understand straightforward factual texts on subjects related
to one’s field or interest at a satisfactory level.
4) listen to straightforward factual texts about familiar topics.
5) become familiar with the local community and the campus life by 1) expanding their own human-relation network, 2) solving questions about culture and society, and 3) understanding basic academic frameworks for exploring those socio-cultural issues.