Japanese

This course develops a well-balanced, intermediate level proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It introduces 100 important intermediate level sentence patterns through close reading of texts. Students master approximately 4000 basic words and 500 intermediate kanji. Students expand their vocabulary and their understanding of grammar and sentence patterns through the reading of texts and short composition practices. Note: Intermediate Japanese language levels at the host university are comparable to UC upper-division language courses.

This course is aimed at students who have experience studying at the intermediate level. It provides a comprehensive study of upper-intermediate Japanese language, preparing students to move on to the advanced level. Through close reading of textbooks, the course increases one's knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, and kanji, and improves one's reading comprehension and written expression skills. Similarly, the course improves one's oral expression skills to explain and discuss what they have understood. 

Textbook: "Let's Learn Intermediate Levels: Intermediate Levels" by Etsuko Hirai and Sachiko Miwa (2009), Three A Network 
 

This course focuses on intermediate grammar corresponding to Level N3 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).

This course is intended for students who have already learned the basics of keigo (honorific Japanese). It focuses on developing the communication skills necessary for formal situations, such as in business settings. Students learn how to use keigo appropriately and practice both speaking and listening through dialogues and comprehension exercises.

The first-year students of Japanese major need to study elementary Japanese. This semester, teachers mainly teach pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. It fosters and trains students to lay the foundation and explore their own learning methods.The textbook used in this course is the newly edited Japanese Volume 1, the 88th edition of "Standard Japanese" Elementary (Part 1) (Part 2). This semester aims to comprehensively improve students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, while focusing on strengthening interactive exercises in class and strengthening their oral expression skills. 

Students can achieve JLPT N3 level after the completion of this semester's course. Also, Students

can be able to read general Japanese text materials, carry out basic daily life conversations, and write simple essays.