Introduction to Teaching Japanese from a perspective of good language learners

Students will learn basic knowledge regarding the attributes of learners best equipped to learn a second language, including the characteristics of Japanese learning and mastery for foreign learners. They will also learn about the role of Japanese teachers in Japanese learning and the features of the Japanese language. Based on the above points, they will also acquire the basic concepts necessary for the professional study of Japanese education. Classes will comprise lectures as well as question and answer and discussion sessions as necessary. Technical matters will also be addressed. This course is managed by faculty members with experience in teaching Japanese.

Japanese education, Japanese learners, second-language learning, communication, work experience, group work

The course covers the following topics and flows. In addition to explaining specialized matters, the instructor in charge will provide feedback on the opinions and questions raised by the students. Please note that the lesson plan is subject to change depending on the students' level of understanding.
Week 1) Guidance/components of Japanese Education
Week 2) Teaching and learning Japanese as a second language
Week 3) "Acquisition" and "learning" of second language
Week 4) What makes a "good language learner"?
Week 5) Characteristics of a good language learner 1 (basic motivational attributes)
Week 6) Characteristics of a good language learner 2 (motivation and success in learning a second language)
Week 7) Characteristics of a good language learner 3 (characteristics of learning styles and learning strategies)
Week 8) Characteristics of a good language learner 4 (learning strategies and autonomy)
Week 9) Language learning of a good language learner 1 (acquisition and learning of a second language)
Week 10) Language learning of a good language learner 2 (vocabulary and grammar learning)
Week 11) Language learning of a good language learner 3 (output activities)
Week 12) Language learning of a good language learner 4 (input activities)
Week 13) Second-language learning based on the attributes of a good language learner
Week 14) Second-language teaching based on the attributes of a good language learner
Week 15) Summary and lesson reflection (course survey in the last 15 minutes)
Week 16) Regular exam (essay on issues related to Japanese learners using class handouts)

Syllabus (Japanese site only)