ID:
500013
Duration (hours):
40
CFU:
6
SSD:
LINGUE E LETTERATURE DEL GIAPPONE E DELLA COREA
Year:
2025
Overview
Date/time interval
Primo Semestre (29/09/2025 - 12/12/2025)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
The students will achieve an elementary CEFR A2.1 level of language proficiency, equal to the N5 level of the Japanese Language Proficency Test (JLPT N5).
Listening Comprehension - will understand common phrases and vocabulary on topics of personal interest (basic personal and family information, shopping, place of residence, work). Will be able to get the main idea from short, clear and simple messages and notices.
Reading Comprehension- will be able to read short, simple texts and find specific, predictable information in concise, everyday writing such as advertisements, brochures, menus, and schedules. They will be able to understand short and not too complex personal messages.
Oral Interaction - will be able to communicate in simple, common activities that require a simple, direct exchange of information about everyday activities and chores. They will be able to deal with very brief social exchanges and will use a range of expressions and phrases to describe in simple terms his family and other people, his living conditions, his education, and his current or last job.
Written Production - will be able to write short and simple notes/messages regarding their immediate needs and very simple personal messages.
Listening Comprehension - will understand common phrases and vocabulary on topics of personal interest (basic personal and family information, shopping, place of residence, work). Will be able to get the main idea from short, clear and simple messages and notices.
Reading Comprehension- will be able to read short, simple texts and find specific, predictable information in concise, everyday writing such as advertisements, brochures, menus, and schedules. They will be able to understand short and not too complex personal messages.
Oral Interaction - will be able to communicate in simple, common activities that require a simple, direct exchange of information about everyday activities and chores. They will be able to deal with very brief social exchanges and will use a range of expressions and phrases to describe in simple terms his family and other people, his living conditions, his education, and his current or last job.
Written Production - will be able to write short and simple notes/messages regarding their immediate needs and very simple personal messages.
Course Prerequisites
A previous study of base Japanese language (CEFR A1 level) is required.
Teaching Methods
Lectures on grammar
Active writing and translation exercises
Oral production and comprehension exercises (Prof. Konno)
Active writing and translation exercises
Oral production and comprehension exercises (Prof. Konno)
Assessment Methods
The examination consists of a written test and an oral test in the same day.
The written test has a maximum score of 30 points and is divided into three parts:
Grammar, vocabulary and characters (10 points) - multiple-choice questions
Reading (10 points) - true-false questions
Written composition (10 points) - short written essay chosen from those covered during the course
The oral test has a maximum score of 30 points and is administered by Prof. Konno.
The final grade consists of the average of the oral and written scores.
Important: In case of serious failures in the written or oral part (score of 16 or below), the student will be strongly advised to skip the next date and retry the test at least after four weeks.
The written test has a maximum score of 30 points and is divided into three parts:
Grammar, vocabulary and characters (10 points) - multiple-choice questions
Reading (10 points) - true-false questions
Written composition (10 points) - short written essay chosen from those covered during the course
The oral test has a maximum score of 30 points and is administered by Prof. Konno.
The final grade consists of the average of the oral and written scores.
Important: In case of serious failures in the written or oral part (score of 16 or below), the student will be strongly advised to skip the next date and retry the test at least after four weeks.
Texts
Main textbook: Eri Banno, GENKI I: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese, Japan Times, Third Edition. (Lessons 7-12)
Workbook: Eri Banno, GENKI I: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese Workbook, Japan times, Third Edition. (Lessons 7-12)
Grammar book: Seiichi Makino, A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar, Japan Times, 1991.
Workbook: Eri Banno, GENKI I: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese Workbook, Japan times, Third Edition. (Lessons 7-12)
Grammar book: Seiichi Makino, A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar, Japan Times, 1991.
Contents
About 90 new kanji and associated compounds totaling about 150 characters will be introduced.
You will study vocabulary, grammar and elementary sentence patterns in order to talk about your habits, leisure time, your city, shopping and experiences you have had. (Lessons 7-12 Genki 1)
Progressive form
Resultative form
Short (plain) form and its conjugations
Direct and indirect speech
Comparative form
Nominalization of adjectives
Expressions of advice and obligation
You will study vocabulary, grammar and elementary sentence patterns in order to talk about your habits, leisure time, your city, shopping and experiences you have had. (Lessons 7-12 Genki 1)
Progressive form
Resultative form
Short (plain) form and its conjugations
Direct and indirect speech
Comparative form
Nominalization of adjectives
Expressions of advice and obligation
Course Language
ITALIAN/JAPANESE
More information
Lessons are taught in both Italian and Japanese. The GENKI textbook is written in both English and Japanese.
This course is divided into two modules, Japanese I (second semester) and Japanese II
(first semester) of six credits each. There is also an optional third module, Japanese III (second semester, six credits).
Important: Students are required to attend classes regularly and take part in group activities with the Japanese Language Instructor.
This course is divided into two modules, Japanese I (second semester) and Japanese II
(first semester) of six credits each. There is also an optional third module, Japanese III (second semester, six credits).
Important: Students are required to attend classes regularly and take part in group activities with the Japanese Language Instructor.
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Degrees (4)
POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree
3 years
SVILUPPO ECONOMICO E RELAZIONI INTERNAZIONALI
Master’s Degree
2 years
WORLD POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Master’s Degree
2 years
WORLD POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Master’s Degree
2 years
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