Let’s Read! Learning Japanese through Science & Technology-1 from Coursera

東京大学の研究内容に基づく科学技術に関する文章を読み、基礎的な日本語の専門語彙や重要な表現の使い方を習得しながら、読解力を向上することができる。また、読解学習にとどまらず、テキスト動画やインタビュー動画を利用し、「聴く」、「話す」、「書く」といった連繫した力を養うことができる。さらに、理工学系の知識を発展的に広げ、深めることができる。

教材は、日本語教育の専門教員が作成したテキストや動画に加え、理系の専門教員にインタビューした動画を含む。それを内容重視アプローチ(content-based learning)を利用し、効率的に学ぶことができる。また、内容重視アプローチは学習者のモチベーションを上げ、中級のレベルではあるが、アカデミックな語彙を含むより高いレベルの語学力を身に付けることができる。

This course focuses on improving Japanese reading comprehension through vocabulary and expressions retention, with a theme of Science and Engineering research at the University of Tokyo. In addition to reading, illustration videos and interview videos allow you to practise "listening" and "writing" skills. You can also broaden and deepen your knowledge in the related areas.

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Syllabus

人型ロボット

道路の渋滞予測

スマートグラス

Traffic lights

Read about what's good

what should give you pause

and possible dealbreakers

เหมาะสำหรับนักศึกษาที่สนใจวิทยาศาสตร์และวิศวกรรมศาสตร์

ใช้แนวทางการเรียนรู้แบบเน้นเนื้อหาที่มีประสิทธิภาพ

เนื้อหาครอบคลุมหัวข้อที่หลากหลายในสาขาวิทยาศาสตร์และวิศวกรรมศาสตร์

ใช้สื่อการเรียนการสอนที่หลากหลาย เช่น วิดีโอและการสัมภาษณ์

สอนโดยอาจารย์ผู้เชี่ยวชาญและมีประสบการณ์

Reviews summary

科学技術日本語読解の専門コース

日本語学習者によると、このコースは科学技術分野の専門的な日本語を学ぶ上で非常にユニークで価値が高いと評価されています。特に読解力と専門語彙の習得において大きな効果が見られ、東京大学の研究内容に基づいた高品質な教材は学習意欲を高める要因となっています。ただし、日本語中級レベル以上で理工学系の前提知識がある学習者に最適であり、初心者や文系の方には難しいと感じる場合があるとの注意点も指摘されています。聴解や書く練習も提供されますが、会話練習の機会は少ないため、総合的な日本語力向上には他の教材との併用が推奨されます。

東京大学の研究に基づいた質の高い教材と動画が提供されます。

"東京大学の研究内容をベースにしているため、非常に質の高いアカデミックな日本語が学べます。"

"教材はよく構成されており、専門教員へのインタビューは非常に刺激的でした。"

"動画の質も高く、飽きずに学習できました。"

専門的な文章の読解力と語彙力を効率的に向上させます。

"専門用語の習得に最適で、特に研究論文を読む際に役立つ知識が満載です。"

"読解力向上に繋がりました。ただ、一部のトピックはもう少し深く掘り下げてほしかった。"

"実践的な文章を読む練習が豊富で、読解力が飛躍的に伸びました。"

科学技術に特化した日本語学習のニーズに応えます。

"このコースは、日本語と科学技術の分野を組み合わせたユニークな内容で、非常に役立ちました。"

"科学技術分野の専門家や、その分野を目指す日本語学習者には最適なコースです。"

"日本の科学技術に興味があり、日本語も学習中の私にとって、夢のようなコースでした。"

読解中心で、会話やインタラクティブな練習は少なめです。

"期待していたよりは読解中心で、会話練習の機会が少なかったです。"

"全体的に読解偏重で、話す練習がほとんどなかったのが残念です。"

"聴解や発話の練習は期待しない方が良いです。"

中級以上の日本語力と科学技術への興味が成功の鍵です。

"私のように理系ではない者には専門用語が難しく、ついていくのが大変でした。前提知識が必要だと感じました。"

"日本語の基礎知識が全くない状態で受講してしまい、全く理解できませんでした。初心者には不向きです。"

"内容が難しすぎる。日本語の中級者向けとありますが、科学技術の専門知識がなければ理解が困難な部分が多々ありました。"

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Review basic Japanese grammar concepts: sentence structure, verb conjugation, particle usage.
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Vocabulary and Expression Reinforcement Exercises

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Enhance vocabulary retention and improve understanding of key expressions used in the course materials

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Complete online or textbook exercises focusing on vocabulary and expressions from course materials

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Develop proficiency in pronunciation and enunciation of Japanese words and phrases to enhance listening and speaking skills.

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Record and review own pronunciation to identify areas for improvement

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Form or join study groups to discuss course materials, engage in role-playing exercises, and provide feedback.
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Science Administrator

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