The Mini Japanese Workshop for the MISTI-Japan Interns

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Course Evaluation for the Japanese Mini Workshop for the MISTI-Japan Interns

1.  Was the workshop helpful for your preparation of your internship?

                           [5. Strongly agree. 4. agree. 3. somewhat.  2. disagree. 1. Strongly disagree ]

2. Were you satisfied with the outcomes of the workshop?

                           [5. Strongly agree. 4. agree. 3. somewhat.  2. disagree. 1. Strongly disagree ]

3. Did the instructors deliver the materials clearly?

                           [5. Strongly agree. 4. agree. 3. somewhat.  2. disagree. 1. Strongly disagree ]

4. Do you think that the materials taught in this workshop should be incorporated into our regular Japanese language classes (21G. 503 and 21G.504)?

                           [5. Strongly agree. 4. agree. 3. somewhat.  2. disagree. 1. Strongly disagree ]

5. Overall, how would you rate this course? 

                           [5. Strongly agree. 4. agree. 3. somewhat.  2. disagree. 1. Strongly disagree ]

6. Any other comments, feedback, or requests? 

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Self-assessment of your Japanese language

How would you assess your Japanese communication skills?  —the same self-assessment will be done after the internship——

(Based on the CERF assessment sheet for spoken communication.  https://www.britishcouncil.mk/sites/default/files/self_assessment_grid.pdf

1. I can enter into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).

Always    Most of the time     Sometimes    Rarely    None

2. I can take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining my views.

Always.    Most of the time.     Sometimes.    Rarely.    None

3. I can switch back-and-forth between casual and polite Japanese, depending on the given situation.

Always     Most of the time.     Sometimes.    Rarely.    None

4. I can use Japanese effectively for professional purposes/in a professional context.

Always     Most of the time      Sometimes    Rarely    None

5. I can formulate ideas and opinions with precision and express them effectively in Japanese.

Always    Most of the time     Sometimes    Rarely    None

6. I can take part effortlessly in any professional conversation or discussion and have a good familiarity with idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms.

Always    Most of the time     Sometimes    Rarely    None

Post-survey

  1. Name & Major
  2. The name of the company, university, research institute where you did your internship, your department
  3. Briefly describe what you worked on this summer. 
  4. What situations did you use Japanese frequently AT WORK? Select all that apply.  
  • Receiving instruction and guidance of your task
  • Talking to/asking questions to your advisor/supervisor
  • Talking to/asking questions to your colleagues
  • Phone conversation with colleagues 
  • Phone conversation with people outside of the company
  • Greetings (self-introduction, coming to & leaving office, etc.)
  • Group meetings
  • Casual conversation with colleagues 
  • Giving a presentation 
  • Networking events outside of the office/lab, conferences
  • Other;

5.

  • Receiving instruction and guidance of your task
  • Reading and writing emails to your advisor/supervisor
  • Reading and writing emails to your colleagues
  • Writing your personal information such as address in Japanese
  • Filling in a form/ paperwork
  • Reading announcements/flyers in the office/lab
  • Other; 

6. What situations did you use Japanese frequently in DAILY LIFE in Japan? Select all that apply.  

  • Shopping (convenience store, supermarket, department store, etc.) 
  • At a restaurant (ordering food, making request, paying money, etc.)
  • Housing (talking to roommate, landlord, neighbors, etc.)
  • Transportation (asking questions at a station, bus stop, airport, etc.) 
  • Asking directions when you were lost
  • Taking with Japanese friends 
  • Phone conversation
  • Talking with people in the neighborhood communities, club and circles outside of work 
  • Other;

7. In what situations did you have to read and write Kanji?

8. What modules did you find useful and helpful in Japan, that was taught in the workshop? Select all that apply.

  1. Introduction & Greetings
  2. Telephone Conversation & Email
  3. Making request; Placing orders; Making reservation
  4. Making appointments; Inviting
  5. Shopping at a convenience store; Transportation; Delivery Service
  6. Eating & Drinking
  7. Smooth Communication at Work
  8. Health

9. What Japanese phrase or vocabulary did you learn this summer that wasn’t taught in the workshop, but you found was essential in Japan?

10. Looking back on your summer experience in Japan, what cultural aspect do you think would be beneficial for the students in Japanese classes to learn before attending an internship in Japan?  

11. Have you experienced any miscommunication that is caused by language barrier? Please describe the case if any.

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  1. 職場でどのぐらい日本語で会話をしましたか。（％かscaleで答える？）
    1. タスクの指示をもらう時
    2. 上司と話す・質問する時
    3. 同僚と話す・質問する時
    4. 挨拶
    5. グループミーティング
    6. オフィス・ラボの人とのcasual conversation 
    7. プレゼンテーションをする時
    8. ほかの会社の人と交流する時, networking events, conferences, expo
    9. その他
  1. 職場でどのぐらい日本語で会話をしましたか。（％かscaleで答える？）
    1. タスクの指示をもらう時
    2. 上司と話す・質問する時
    3. 同僚と話す・質問する時
    4. 挨拶
    5. グループミーティング
    6. オフィス・ラボの人とのcasual conversation 
    7. プレゼンテーションをする時
    8. ほかの会社の人と交流する時, networking events, conferences, expo
    9. その他
  1. 職場でどのぐらい日本語を読んだり書いたりしましたか。（生活についても聞く？）
    1. タスクの指示をもらう時
    2. 上司とのメールをする時
    3. 同僚とのメールをする時
    4. オフィスでのアナウンスメント
    5. オフィス・ラボの人とのcasual conversation (texting)
    6. その他
  1. 日本での生活でどのぐらい日本語を使いましたか。（四技能について分けて聞く？）
    1. 買い物（スーパー、デパート、ect.）
    2. レストランでの注文
    3. アパート（大家、ルームメート、隣人、etc.）
    4. 旅行（電車、バス、駅、空港、ect.）
    5. 日本人の友だちと話す時
    6. 地域の人と話す時
    7. 郵便局
    8. 銀行
    9. 携帯電話の契約
    10. その他
  1. 仕事を通して習った、役に立つ単語(technical terms)やphrase／インターンを始める前に知っておいたら役に立ったと思う単語／知らなくて困った語彙
  1. 生活の中で習った、役に立つ単語やphrase／日本での生活を始める前に知っておいたら役に立ったと思う単語やphrase／知らなくて困った語彙
  1. Language barrierが理由で起こったmiscommunicationがあるか (if any)
  1. 日本でインターンをする前に日本語（特に日本語３・４）のクラスで勉強しておいたら役に立ちそうなこと（単語、文法、表現、文化、etc.）

 

  1. 職場でどのぐらい日本語で会話をしましたか。（％かscaleで答える？）
    1. タスクの指示をもらう時
    2. 上司と話す・質問する時
    3. 同僚と話す・質問する時
    4. 挨拶
    5. グループミーティング
    6. オフィス・ラボの人とのcasual conversation 
    7. プレゼンテーションをする時
    8. ほかの会社の人と交流する時, networking events, conferences, expo
    9. その他
  1. 会社の人といい関係を築くためにして、うまくいったこと
  1. 日本のWork cultureや生活について、自分の国の文化とは違っていて戸惑ったこと

Interview Test and Japanese Proficiency Test

We would like to conduct a brief interview test (5 minutes) and a proficiency test prior to the internship for everyone.  The same interview test and the proficiency test will be given to the students after they come back from the internship.