Osaka Gakuin University International Exchange

Program 2010-2011

Japanese Studies Course (JSC)

Japanese as a Second Language (JSL)

2002 JSL Level 2 (Lower Intermediate Japanese) K. Kaneko

This course is intended for students who have an introductory knowledge of Japanese and will work upon previously learned

fundamental grammar. Speaking ability and listening comprehen-sion will be developed through drills and conversational practice,

and students will aim to use appropriate and natural expressions depending on the situation or circumstances.

2003 JSL Level 3 (Intermediate Japanese) E. Kobayashi

This course is intended for students who are aiming to pass level N2 of the Japanese language proficiency test. Students will

study intermediate Japanese grammar to build solid grammar skills and extend their overall speaking, reading, writing and lis-

tening skills through news and movies, etc.

2004 JSL Level 4 (Upper-Intermediate Japanese) M. Yuki

This course is intended for students who have beginner knowl-edge of Japanese. Students will aim to express themselves on

various topics by increasing vocabulary, reading and writing skills, including Kanji, and to increase their speaking and listen-

ing abilities by practicing natural conversational expressions used in everyday Japanese life.

2005 JSL Level 5 (Advanced Japanese 1) M. Fukui

This course is intended for students who have passed level N1 of the Japanese language proficiency test (or the former level 1)

or students at a similar level. Students will acquire a high degree of Japanese proficiency studying not only textbooks but also util-

izing newspapers, movies and TV programs

2006 JSL Level 6 (Advanced Japanese 2) R. Masuda

This course is intended for students who are aiming to pass level N1 of the Japanese language proficiency test or students at

a similar level. Students will acquire a more natural Japanese through not just their ability understand Japanese grammar and

texts but also by increase their output and production of the Japanese language.

Course Outline

Spring Semester

This course is designed to provide students with an over-view of Japanese history and culture. The format of the

course is generally chronological, covering from ancient to modern times, and the course places significant emphasis on

the development of students’ own perspective on Japanese history. Additionally, we will focus on examining the links

between Japanese history at large and the historical legacy of the Kansai region, so that, as an international student study-

ing in the metropolis of Osaka students can witness and ex-perience real history in everyday life.

2032 Japanese Spirituality: Buddhism, Shintoism and New Religions as a Channel to Peace

Rev. M. Sengoku PhD, 45 hrs

How can we make peace in ourselves in this chaotic and competitive modern world? By learning Buddhist philosophy

and self-healing techniques, it can give us the opportunity to come up with the solution. Also, students will learn and dis-

cuss the significance of Shintoism and new religions in Japan.

2033 Internet-based Marketing: E-Commerce through Social Networking

J. Husseinee, 45 hrs

The Internet gave companies new opportunities to establish one-to-one marketing and sales channels to consumers. Vice

versa, the Internet also gave consumers a place to exchange their opinions on products and services, which has grown into

a formidable force that companies need to contend with. This course provides a review of key Internet technologies and

then moves on to case studies of selected internet companies that are effectively utilizing the capabilities of Web2.0 to ad-

dress this opportunity. The students will learn how to plan and implement Internet advertising and marketing tech-

niques, including how to utilize the phenomenon of social networking and services.

2031 Post-Imperial Japanese History D.Park, 45 hrs

Osaka Gakuin University

International Center 2-1-36 Kishibe-Minami, Suita–Shi

Osaka 564-8511, JAPAN

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Japanese Bridge

2021 East Asian Relations D. Park, 45 hrs

Unsolved historical issues have forced Japan and the Asian world to sustain a complicated relationship to date. Current con-

flicts among Japan, Korea, and China for certain territories are legacies of this problem as well. Although Japan is seeking for

constructive and cooperative relationships with Asia which has become a new power bloc in the international order, Japan’s ef-

forts may not be fruitful if it does not address this problem. What are the solutions for Japan to reconcile with Asia? How should the

Asian world respond to Japan? This course will discuss these is-sues by exploring historical cases involving diplomatic relation-

ships between Japan and Asia.

Japanese for Specific Purposes (JSP)

2011 Osaka Dialect R. Masuda, 22.5 hrs

This course is designed for students to become able to converse on a basic level in Osaka dialect and to understand conversations

spoken in Osaka dialect. Correct intonation and accent is essen-tial so importance will be placed on practicing the pronunciation

more than vocabulary or grammar. (For Upper-intermediate to Advanced students.)

2012 Presentations Through Multimedia M. Fukui, 22.5 hrs

This course increases student's ability to make presentations in Japanese through various presentation methods such as

speeches, slideshows, video and posters. Students will make presentation materials using elements such as text, charts and

multimedia. (For Upper-intermediate to Advanced students.)

2013 Reading Comprehension and Writing M. Yuki, 22.5 hrs

Deeply understanding Japanese culture and everyday cus-toms, and analyzing its societal and linguistic aspects is use-

ful when studying the Japanese language. This course aims for students to become able to make presentations using this

analysis and previous knowledge of Japanese to study se-lected topics, and also to study Japan with an eye to cross-

cultural understanding. (For Lower Intermediate to Intermediate students.)

2014 Japanese Culture and Society S. Mimori, 22.5 hrs

This is a basic reading comprehension and writing course in which students will make compositions on various topics, and

to become able to read and comprehend texts that contain beginner to elementary level Kanji.

(For Lower Intermediate to Intermediate students.)

This course consists of five lectures of guidance and instruc-tion and ten days of internship at a local Japanese corpora-

tion. The internship offers hands-on learning experience in the Japanese business environment. Students will gain practi-

cal knowledge about Japanese corporate society, and also develop and refine Japanese language skills and intercultural

communication skills through reflection and critical analysis of the assigned tasks in the work environment.

(Selected students only)

2034 Japan's Role in Global Economics S. Dalton, 45 hrs

Over the last century and a half, global production and in-comes have risen as national economies have developed and

industrialized. Parallel to this worldwide development, Japan has been an increasingly important part of world commerce.

The end of the Edo period marked the end of Japan’s isolation and entry into the process of globalization. This course will

trace the history of globalization and Japan’s role in it. Among the questions the course will address: What are the

national strategies for development? What strategies has Japan used? How have they changed over time? What have

other countries learned from Japan’s experience? How has the economic landscape been shaped by these lessons? What

have been the implications for international relations? *This class will be held intensively during April and May.

2041 Internship Preparation and Practicum T. Kumai, 45 hrs