• Hachioji Campus

Faculty of Language Studies Department of Language Studies French Course

In the French Course, you will first practice thoroughly iteratively on the basic knowledge of grammar that is essential for learning French. You will also learn about rich French, French-speaking culture, society and history, and further acquire practical French. Then, you will deepen your specialized knowledge through seminars run possitively by students, and challenge your graduation thesis, graduation production or graduation seminar as a culmination.

Syllabus

Department of Foreign Languages French Course Syllabus

Class Introduction

French conversation
This is an introductory course where you will learn French from the beginning. We will proceed with the lessons from the four perspectives of "seeing and listening," "speaking," "reading," and "grammar." Especially, we focus on pronunciation so that students acqire the ability of talking with French-speaking people.

French reading
You will subscribe to sentences written in French about Japanese and French-speaking cultures. The contents is vary from cooking recipes to Japanese classical literature, and they are all useful for introducing your own culture at your study abroad destination or traveling.

French expression
We will explain the structure of reportage, vocabulary and grammar through video materials dealing with social issue. Students will discuss and summarize your thoughts using resumes, reports or short discourses according the thema.

French composition
We aim to improve the level of "writing" in French through various tasks. Students aim to acquire the ability to writig simple notes, messages and short personal letters (such as thank-you notes).

Grading Criteria

About our GPA System

The intent behind our implementation of a GPA (Grade Point Average) system is to (1) create a unified standard for the campus, (2) have it function as an impartial standard, and (3) have it function as an internationally accepted standard. Our GPA system involves the assessment learning achievements using an objective numerical value called GPA. Additionally, this system generally conforms with the grade assessment systems adopted by universities in the West, and can be used overseas as an index used to certify a student’s academic ability when studying abroad, when going on to graduate school overseas, when finding employment at a non-Japanese companies operating in Japan, and so on.

Display of Grades and Assessment Criteria

GPA Calculation Method

Credit Recognition

1. Register for classes. Use CampusSquare to register for classes online and have your classes properly confirmed. You will need to do this for both the first and second semesters.
2. Students attend classes. There are 15 class in both the first and second semesters.
   Normally, 2-credit courses consist of attendance at each class (90 minutes) and preparation and review (about 2 hours each). In order to earn the credits, students must attend all classes (from the first to the 15th) as a matter of course, and also deepen their understanding through preparation and review.
3. Depending on subjects, students are required to take exam or submit reports (accreditation methods vary from lecturers).
4. Grades of S, A, B or C mean that students have passed the course and earned the credit. Grade of D means that students has failed the course and not earned any credit. If students receive a grade of D for a compulsory subject, they require to take it again the following year or later.
   Courses which students have already earned credit cannot be retaken.
5. About Academic Grades
   • Academic grades are assessed based on final examinations at the end of the semester (written exams, oral exams, practical exams, or reports). However, depending on courses, mini tests, reports, attendance, and academic progress during class may be evaluated as regular points, or assessments may be carried out based on the regular points only.
   • Academic grades are issued on the transcript with only the evaluation. 
   • Courses which students have passed once cannot be erased or retaken.
   • Grades will be published on Campus Square every semester.
   • If you have questions about your grades, such as not receiving a grade despite taking an exam (submitting a report) after the results have been announced, please come to school at the beginning of the next semester (in principle, by the first week of classes) and ask your teacher directly. If your teacher has left the school and you are unable to make inquiries, please notify the Academic Affairs Office.

Minimum number of credits required for graduation (For students enrolled in 2022)

• *1 If the number of credits earned in the comprehensive basic courses exceeds 12, the excess credits up to 8 will be approved as a credit in common elective courses.
• *2Some credits for each course of teaching profession and curator may be included in credits of specialized education subjects or general basic subjcts.
• *3 Excessive credits for elective compulsory subjects are included in the credits for elective course.