Japanese

This course considers in-depth current issues and topics in second language acquisition and learning such as the role of age; learner differences; theoretical perspectives, and the role of instruction. Current views of second language acquisition and learning are considered critically relative to findings of empirical research.  LED102 Principles of Language Learning and Teaching is a prerequisite for this course.

In addition to the 320 kanji characters taught up to K250, students will learn to read, write and type 192 new characters. Utilizing a variety of kanji learning methods, they will expand their vocabulary of words that contain kanji.
Eligibility: Students who have learned about 320 kanji characters and are at least A2.1 level in the CEFR/JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education (N4 in the JLPT).
Learning Objectives: 
・Understand the meanings and readings of 512 kanji and words using those kanji.
・Be able to write the 512 kanji vocabulary words with the help of example models.
・Be able to type short sentences containing the 512 kanji on a smartphone or PC.
・Understand the radicals (bushu) and sound parts (onpu) of kanji, and infer the meaning and reading of kanji compound.

The course covers simple phrases and expressions used in everyday practical situations. This includes the use of expressions with the context of others, in expressing sequential actions; exchanging ideas and information, and asking questions.
 

This advanced Japanese course expands vocabulary. A different theme is be chosen to discuss each week. Students are split into groups to engage in activities, discussion, and group work concerning the selected topic. The goal of the class is not only to increase vocabulary, but also to widen perspectives and deepenknowledge regarding various issues related to Japan and Japanese society. The program offers various theme courses and students may take multiple sections.

This basic Japanese course is designed to improve speaking skills. A different theme concerning Japanese culture and society is chosen for each course and students are split into groups to engage in activities, discussion, and group work concerning the selected topic. The overall goal of the class is for students to widen their perspectives and deepen their knowledge regarding various issues related to Japan and Japanese society. The program offers various theme courses and students may take multiple sections. 

This course is designed for students who have some experience learning Japanese, enhancing their listening and speaking skills.  The course design is based on sentence structures and grammatical patterns learned in the course, ESSENTIAL JAPANESE 2M, which is recommended to take simultaneously with this course. 

This course aims to help students gain a foundation in spoken and written Japanese for academic purposes through topics on society and culture. The target level is CEFR B1.2. Prerequisite: “J4:Japanese” or equivalent. Ten class hours/week. 

By the end of the course, students will be able to:
express, understand, or interact with others on a variety of familiar social subjects or slightly abstract contents if the argument is not delivered in complex structure and the development of the argument is clear, and
speak and write appropriately according to the situation.