【講師プロフィール】 増田　裕子（マスダ　ユウコ）　MASUDA, Yuko　上智大学非常勤講師 国籍 / 日本 専門分野 / 日本語教育、社会言語学 著作 / ◇Masuda, Y. (2009)“Negotiation　of language selection in Japanese-English exchange partnerships”In J. Nekvapil and T. Sherman(eds). "Language management in contact　situations: perspectives from　three continents” Peter Lang. メッセージ / I believe that learning another language helps to broaden your world. Come and enjoy learning Japanese in a fun and relaxed atmosphere! 外国語を学ぶことは世界を広げることにつながると思います。 楽しくリラックスした雰囲気の中で日本語を学んでみませんか。 【学習内容／Contents】 This course is suitable for those who have studied basic conjugation systems of verbs and adjectives in Japanese (☆THIS IS NOT A COURSE FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS☆). The course covers various basic grammar and vocabulary with particular emphasis on how to use them in daily communication in Japanese. Students will have opportunities to familiarise themselves with various grammatical patterns and strategies for communication through speaking and listening activities. Basic kanji related to each chapter in the textbook will be covered. The course also introduces students to social and cultural issues in relation to the Japanese language. Students intending to take this course are expected to read and write hiragana and katakana. Please refer to the syllabus for items to be learnt in this course. 【学習方法／Method】 After brief explanations of the grammar points by the instructor, students will practise new expressions through a variety of communicative activities. Students will be given homework to consolidate their understanding of the materials covered in each class. 【学習形態／Mode】 Students will be expected to actively participate in various class activities such as pair/group work where they use Japanese with other members of the class as well as the instructor. The instructor may occasionally use English to explain grammar. 【受講者に期待する達成レベル／Goals】 By the end of this course, students will develop their ability to communicate orally using simple sentences and to read and write short passages using basic kanji. After this course, students are encouraged to proceed to the next level at Sophia Community College. 【申込方法】 この講座は、下記英語ホームページより、申込書式をダウンロードし、 Eメイル等によりお申込みください。その他、注意事項もご確認ください。 http://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/jlc/Course_Details4/Course_Details