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Faculty of Language Studies Department of Language Studies German Course

Department of Language Studies German Course Close-UP

カリキュラム

In the 1st year, students intensively study the basics of German with 8 compulsory German courses per week. Students surely acquire basic grammar in a small class and strengthen your conversation skills in a native teacher's class. At the same time, students acquire a wide range of knowledge about German-speaking culture and society. In the 2nd year pre-seminar, students prepare for studying abroad in Germany. In elective courses, students learn the languages and cultures of European countries such as France and Spain, and cultivate a broad perspective on Europe. In the second semester of the 2nd year, all students in German Course will study in Germany (Berlin, Freiburg, Leipzig) and study German locally with international students from all over the world. In the 3rd year, students independently manage the seminars and conduct research on themes they have set themselves. In the 4th year, as a culmination of 4 years, students present own research theme at a graduation seminar and write a graduation thesis. In the German presentation class, students present your theme in German.

Syllabus

Department of Language Studies German Course syllabus

Class Introduction

german conversation
In German Course, students study abroad in Berlin, Leipzig, and Freiburg in the second semester of their 2nd year. In the “German Conversation” class, you will spend a lot of time learning everyday conversations in German, so you won't have any problems at home. Depending on the situation of your fellow learners of German, you can read simple articles to problems with complex meanings, talk in pairs or groups, practice listening in various realistic situations, Practice writing step-by-step from easy to difficult sentences and learn together holistically. As you progress through the learning process, your skills in these four areas will expand.

German circumstances
In the first semester class, students look at the current state of Germany, which is a major political and economic leader in the EU, from various points of view, such as lifestyle, pop culture, work outlook, marriage outlook, political economy, educational system, environmental issues, immigration / refugee issues, and overcoming the past. In the second semester, students learn a wide range of German culture, art, and society from various angles while tracing the history from the Middle Ages to the present. Faculties make full use of various media such as PowerPoint slides, DVDs, and the Internet to enjoy and deepen your understanding.

Seminar
In this class, students take the initiative and manage the class. In the first semester, students give a group presentation on common themes (ex: cultural history of things, media and communication, infectious diseases and civilization, translation of German-speaking literature, German-speaking cross-border literature). In the second semester, students determine research themes that you are interested in about German-speaking culture and society by themselves, and conduct presentations. The person in charge of each presentation collects and organizes information on their research theme, creates a handout, and makes a presentation by using PowerPoint. After the research presentation, there will be a discussion and debate time for all participants.

成績評価と単位認定

Grading Criteria

About our GPA System

The intent behind our implementation of a GPA (Grade Point Average) system is to (1) create a unified standard for the campus, (2) have it function as an impartial standard, and (3) have it function as an internationally accepted standard. Our GPA system involves the assessment learning achievements using an objective numerical value called GPA. Additionally, this system generally conforms with the grade assessment systems adopted by universities in the West, and can be used overseas as an index used to certify a student’s academic ability when studying abroad, when going on to graduate school overseas, when finding employment at a non-Japanese companies operating in Japan, and so on.

Display of Grades and Assessment Criteria

GPA Calculation Method

Credit Recognition

1. Students register for courses on the web thorugh the portal site and confirm their course registration. This must be done in both the first and second semesters.
2. Students attend classes. There are 15 class in both the first and second semesters.
   Normally, 2-credit courses consist of attendance at each class (90 minutes) and preparation and review (about 2 hours each). In order to earn the credits, students must attend all classes (from the first to the 15th) as a matter of course, and also deepen their understanding through preparation and review.
3. Depending on subjects, students are required to take exam or submit reports (accreditation methods vary from lecturers).
4. Grades of S, A, B or C mean that students have passed the course and earned the credit. Grade of D means that students has failed the course and not earned any credit. If students receive a grade of D for a compulsory subject, they require to take it again the following year or later.
   Courses which students have already earned credit cannot be retaken.
5. About Academic Grades
   • Academic grades are assessed based on final examinations at the end of the semester (written exams, oral exams, practical exams, or reports). However, depending on courses, mini tests, reports, attendance, and academic progress during class may be evaluated as regular points, or assessments may be carried out based on the regular points only.
   • Academic grades are issued on the transcript with only the evaluation. 
   • Courses which students have passed once cannot be erased or retaken.
   • Transcripts of result is issued on the portal site every semester.
   • If you have questions about your grades, such as not receiving a grade despite taking an exam (submitting a report) after the results have been announced, please come to school at the beginning of the next semester (in principle, by the first week of classes) and ask your teacher directly. If your teacher has left the school and you are unable to make inquiries, please notify the Academic Affairs Office.

Minimum number of credits required for graduation (For students enrolled in 2022)

• *1 If the number of credits earned in the comprehensive basic courses exceeds 12, the excess credits up to 8 will be approved as a credit in common elective courses.
• *2Some credits for each course of teaching profession and curator may be included in credits of specialized education subjects or general basic subjcts.
• *3 Excessive credits for elective compulsory subjects are included in the credits for elective course.