Second Year Japanese

5 Credits.

The goal of the course is the simultaneous progression of four skills as well as familiarity with aspects of Japanese linguistics and culture that are necessary for language competency. Students participate in speaking exercises and pair/group activities, engaging in interactions within an immersive learning environment. By the end of the semester, students: 1) Can read and write a short paragraph with Hiragana, Katakana and approximately 200 Kanji; 2) Can use short forms and long forms whenever necessary; 3) Can talk about other people than themselves (3rd person) by using structures such as a quote and a conjecture; 4) Can expand their conversation using a reason and a contrast.