Program Information/プログラム情報
Course Descriptions
Advanced Conversation I (JPN 325K)
- Not open to native speakers of Japanese
- Prerequisites: JPN 412L or the equivalent with a grade of at least C
- Course Objectives:
- The primary goal of the course is to acquire communicative competence, which requires both accurate and
culturally appropriate usage of the Japanese language
- A variety of conversational styles including the use of honorific and humble forms and men's and women's colloquial speech will be covered
- Video clips from Japanese TV shows, dramas, commercials, and animation will be used to enhance the students' communicative competence as well as socio-cultural competence
- Texts/Readings: An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese (1994) by Akira Miura and Naomi H. McGloin The Japan Times
- Grading/Requirements: (May vary) Class participation, Quizzes, Homework, Oral Tests, Role-Play, Short Speech, Written Tests, and Course Project
Advanced Conversation II (JPN 325L)
- Not open to native speakers of Japanese
- Prerequisites: JPN 325K or the equivalent with a grade of at least C
Course Objectives:
- This course is the continuation of JPN325K
- The primary goal of the course is to increase communicative competence, which requires both accurate and culturally appropriate usage of the language
- A variety of conversational styles including the use of honorific and humble forms and men's and women's colloquial speech will be covered
- Video clips from Japanese TV shows, dramas, commercials, and animation will be used to enhance the students' communicative competence as well as socio-cultural competence
- Students will engage in discussions on various cultural and social topics in order to deepen their knowledge on Japan, its culture, and its people
- Texts/Readings: An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese (1994) by Akira Miura and Naomi H. McGloin The Japan Times
- Grading/Requirements: (May vary) Class participation, Quizzes, Homework, Oral Tests, Speaking/Listening Assignment, Short Speech, Written Tests, and Course Project
