Pre-intermediate Japanese
Course code
HIL6677.HT
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Kesktaseme jaapani keele alused
Course title in English
Pre-intermediate Japanese
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2025/2026 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2026/2027 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Brief description of the course
The course focuses on mastering the complex syntax of Japanese texts, reaching a proficiency level approximating CEFR B1 (JLPT N4+/N3). Students develop the ability to distinguish facts from opinions and justify their viewpoints by analyzing longer Japanese texts and articles. The curriculum includes approximately 500–600 kanji characters (including a review of levels A1–A2) and the study of nuanced grammatical expressions and their usage in various contexts. The course fosters learner autonomy, cooperation, and initiative in solving linguistic challenges. Digital tools are used purposefully for information retrieval and text analysis. Students set personal learning goals, analyze their own learning process, and take responsibility for completing their learning assignments.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- knows at least 500 kanji characters and related vocabulary, using them appropriately in complex texts;
- understands and constructs long, complex sentences following Japanese syntactic rules and grammatical nuances;
- explains current topics related to the field of study in Japanese and expresses opinions while distinguishing facts from personal views, using appropriate polite language (keigo) purposefully and adapting the communication style to the target audience;
- translates longer sentences and articles between Japanese and Estonian within the range of learned vocabulary;
- uses digital and technical tools purposefully to enhance language skills and retrieve information;
- sets learning goals and analyzes their own learning process, consciously shaping their individual learning path.
- knows at least 500 kanji characters and related vocabulary, using them appropriately in complex texts;
- understands and constructs long, complex sentences following Japanese syntactic rules and grammatical nuances;
- explains current topics related to the field of study in Japanese and expresses opinions while distinguishing facts from personal views, using appropriate polite language (keigo) purposefully and adapting the communication style to the target audience;
- translates longer sentences and articles between Japanese and Estonian within the range of learned vocabulary;
- uses digital and technical tools purposefully to enhance language skills and retrieve information;
- sets learning goals and analyzes their own learning process, consciously shaping their individual learning path.
Teacher
Akiko Masaki(Kadarik)
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