Fifth-Level Modern Japanese I

3 units

A course intended for students with advanced proficiency in written and spoken Japanese who have had extensive study experience in Japan. The course objectives are: to achieve mastery of communication skills, to deepen understanding of Japanese structural patterns, and to expand vocabulary and control of idiomatic expressions. Emphasis on readings in contemporary texts and extensive practice with different styles of oral discourse. Class to be conducted exclusively in Japanese. Students are required to take the placement exam unless they are advancing from the previous level.