Japanese Level 3

Course Description

This course is designed for students who have completed Level 2 successfully at JCMU or its equivalent, and possess the verbal skills to engage effectively in a wide variety of everyday situations, to read and write simple essays, and to discuss the content of such essays. Reading authentic materials, including short stories and newspaper articles, on a variety of topics will also be emphasized.

Course Objectives

By the completion of the course, students will be able to:

talk about themselves and their experiences with fluency and to express their opinions on the various topics presented in the textbook and other materials;
master a measurable amount of new vocabulary, colloquial expressions and grammatical structures;
identify the total of 500 basic kanji as they appear in context;
summarize (both orally and in written form) what they have read and heard and to carry on both formal and informal conversations with ease; and
gain a wider appreciation of contemporary Japanese customs, culture and social phenomena.

Course Materials

Intermediate Japanese textbook
JCMU Packet (Supplementary reading)
Kano, Chieko, Basic Kanji Book Vol.2
Worksheets and handouts

Grading and Attendance

25% Classroom participation and presentation
10% Assignments
15% Quizzes
45% Weekly examination and final examination
5% Projects