GLOBAL JAPAN PROGRAM – Course Outlines (A – Spring ...

arative thinking and analysis, discipline, ability to work diligently and independently, ability to communicate ideas to othe
rs, English language ability (such as reading and listening comprehension, speaking and writing skills and increased vo
cabulary), ability to do basic Internet research in English and ability to use tools for lifelong learning.
Special Notes and Cautions
*** THIS CLASS WILL BE CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH USING A CLASS PARTICIPATION METHOD. ***
Because the class will be taught in English, it is recommended only for students with good English skills and who are wil
ling to study very hard. Perfect English ability is not necessary because the class will be taught at a slow pace; however,
the lower a student's English ability the harder he or she will have to work. Students will be provided in advance with m
aterials so they can prepare for each class.
Because this class emphasizes class participation, ATTENDANCE IS ESSENTIAL AND REQUIRED.
Fourth-year students may be excused from a limited number of classes during the job-hunting period;
however, all students who are excused from class for that or any other valid reason are required to obtain copies of any
distributed materials and to learn the topic(s) we have studied in class on their own.
Evaluation
Students will be graded mainly on the basis of midterm and final examinations (75%), but also based on class participati
on, preparation, effort and attitude (20%) as well as attendance (5%).