- Docente: Lorenzo Moretti
- Credits: 6
- SSD: L-OR/22
- Language: Japanese
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Forli
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Specialized translation (cod. 6826)
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from Oct 02, 2025 to Dec 19, 2025
Learning outcomes
Students are expected to be already familiar with the Japanese language and culture at least at the level N5 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). At the end of the course, they will acquire the linguistic and communicative competence of the Japanese language at the level of N4 of the JLPT (more or less equivalent to the B1 of the CEFR) and know how to utilize digital resources for understanding authentic Japanese texts, conducting translations or preparing presentations.
Course contents
The course consists of 30 hours of lessons (2 lessons per week). In addition to the study and analysis of specific grammatical structures, vocabulary, and expressions at the elementary and intermediate levels, particular emphasis will be placed on developing elementary-level communication skills through pair and small-group work.
During the course, knowledge acquired will be tested weekly with short vocabulary quizzes (kanji) on e-learning platforms (Virtuale).
Readings/Bibliography
Banno, E.; Sakane Y.; Ohno, Y.; Shinagawa, C.; Tokashiki, K. (2012). Genki: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese II (3rd edition), Textbook and Workbook. Tokyo: Japan Times. (U. 15-17)
Teaching methods
Face-to-face and interactive lectures.
Attendance is strongly recommended.
Assessment methods
Method
Final grades will be determined based on the results of a written and oral exam.
Learning Assessment Scale
30-30L: Excellent performance demonstrating excellent acquisition of vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and communication skills, both in writing and speaking.
27-29: Above-average performance, with minor errors but showing the required linguistic and communication knowledge and skills.
24-26: Good performance, but with some obvious errors indicating partial acquisition of the required knowledge and skills.
21-23: Sufficient performance, but with significant limitations in knowledge and skills.
18-20: Performance only meets the minimum criteria for knowledge and skills.
<18: Insufficient: The basic knowledge has not been acquired; the exam must be repeated.
Teaching tools
Course materials and communications will be shared with students via the Virtuale platform.
Other resources that will be used to support the textbook are:
Genki Studies Resources
The Online Japanese Accent Dictionary (OJAD)
Office hours
See the website of Lorenzo Moretti