Information Of Programmes

FACULTY OF ECONOMICS & ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES / IR338 - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Code: IR338

Course Title: JAPANESE II

Theoretical+Practice: 3+0

ECTS: 5

Year/Semester of Study

3 / Spring Semester

Level of Course

1st Cycle Degree Programme

Type of Course

Optional

Department

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Pre-requisities and Co-requisites

None

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Teaching Period

14 Weeks

Name of Lecturer

İSMİHAN TOPDAĞ (ismihantopdag@nevsehir.edu.tr)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

None

Objectives of the Course

Japanese language acquisition

Learning Outcomes		PO	MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1	Understand and use frequently used phrases in daily conversations.	PO-5 To be able to establish effective communication, oral and written; at least one foreign language in general use at the level of the European language portfolio B1.	Examination
LO-2	Communicate in simple conversations related to personal experiences and daily life.	PO-13 Has the competence to evaluate and apply the knowledge, skills and competencies acquired during the education process in business life.	Examination
LO-3	Gain cultural insights into Japanese traditions, customs, and social norms.	PO-15 Develops individual skills related to artistic and sportive subjects.	Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course is a continuation of Japanese 1 and aims to further develop students' proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Japanese. The course will introduce more complex sentence structures, expand vocabulary, and provide practice in everyday conversations. Special attention will be given to Kanji characters, polite expressions, and cultural aspects of Japan. The course will also cover past tense verbs, question formation, and giving directions.
Weekly Course Content
Week	Subject	Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1	Basic grammar, sentence structures	Oral Expression
2	Common verbs, time expressions	Oral Expression
3	Asking prices, making payments	Oral Expression
4	Giving and understanding directions	Oral Expression
5	Introduction to past tense verbs	Oral Expression
6	Likes, dislikes, using adjectives	Oral Expression
7	Arranging meetings, discussing schedules	Oral Expression
8	mid-term exam
9	Describing relationships, using possessives	Oral Expression
10	Cultural aspects of Japan	Oral Expression
11	Formal and informal writing styles	Oral Expression
12	Talking about future plans	Oral Expression
13	Booking hotels, using transportation	Oral Expression
14	Polite language and expressions	Oral Expression
15	General evaluation and assessment	Oral Expression
16	final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1	"Minna no Nihongo II" – 3A Corporation
2	"Genki II: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese" – Eri Banno & Yoko Ikeda
Required Course instruments and materials
"Japanese for Busy People II" – AJALT Supplementary Materials from Japanese Media (articles, videos, anime dialogues)

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment	Week	Hours	Weight(%)
mid-term exam	8	1	40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam	16	1	60

Student Work Load
Type of Work	Weekly Hours	Number of Weeks	Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice)	3	14	42
Outside Class
a) Reading	3	7	21
b) Search in internet/Library	3	10	30
c) Performance Project	0	0	0
d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report	0	0	0
e) Term paper/Project	0	0	0
Oral Examination	0	0	0
Quiz	0	0	0
Laboratory exam	0	0	0
Own study for mid-term exam	5	5	25
mid-term exam	1	1	1
Own study for final exam	6	5	30
final exam	1	1	1
			0
			0
Total work load;			150