Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Tokyo offers a unique opportunity for international students to learn Japanese through its Global Unit Courses (GUC). The program is designed for students who have completed the beginner level and are looking to experience using their acquired knowledge in practical communication.

Program Details

• Course Title: Level 3 Further Steps (Lower Intermediate Level)
• Field: Japanese Language
• Key Words: Lower Intermediate, Grammar, Communication, Daily Use, Conversation
• Unit: 0.5
• Lecturer: Center for Japanese Language Education
• Period: June 30 - July 04, 2025
• Time: 8:30-10:00 (Japan Standard Time)
• Lecture Style: Online (live virtual class)

Evaluation Criteria

• Excellent (S): 90-100%
• Very Good (A): 80-89%
• Good (B): 70-79%
• Pass (C): 60-69%
• Fail (D): 0-59%

Evaluation Methods

• Attendance and Participation: 60%
• Assignments: 40%

Prerequisites

• Only students who are registered for one of the non-language GUC courses are allowed to apply.
• This course is suitable for intermediate level learners who have been judged to be "Level pre 3 Elementary to Intermediate/ Level 3 Lower Intermediate" or above in the level check test.

Course Contents

Purpose

The goal of this course is to provide lower intermediate level international students with an extensive set of Japanese oral expressions for use in daily life, knowledge of their usage, and opportunities to practice using them effectively.

Description

This course is offered as an online (live) virtual class. It is designed for students who have completed the beginner level, allowing them to experience using their acquired knowledge in practical communication. The goal is for participants to feel confident communicating in Japanese and gain motivation to progress to the next stage.

Schedule

• Session 1: Icebreaking and Natural Q&A
• Session 2: Clear Explanation
• Session 3: Real Japanese Experience (1)
• Session 4: Real Japanese Experience (2)
• Session 5: Creative Project

Assignments

Students are required to complete a worksheet provided every day (1-2 pages) and are expected to spend about one hour every day reviewing the day's lesson.

Required Readings

Center's original materials

Reference Readings

Will be provided in class.

Notes on Taking the Course

The pre-assessment of the applicant's Japanese language learning background may lead to a suggestion that the applicant enroll in a course at a different level than initially desired.