Fall 2003

JPN 507 • First-Year Japanese II

Course Description

Continuation of JPN 506. Not open to native speakers of Japanese. 1) to acquire four skills in the Japanese language: a) listening: able to understand simple everyday conversation with repetitions b) speaking: able to handle some survival situations through circulocutions and repletions, within a limited topic c) reading: able to read simple, short reading materials including semi-authentic materials d) writing: able to write short memos and letters somewhat necessary for reading and writing 2) to acquire a fundamental knowledge ofJapanese grammar necessary for reading and writing 3) to acquire some knowledge of the Japanese people and their culture

Grading Policy

(May vary) Various quizzes Homework Compositions Tests Oral performances Oral interview Final exam

Texts

Yasu-Hiko Tohsaku, Yookoso! An Invitation to Contemporary Japanese. Vol. One, 2nd edition, (Chapters 4-7) Workbook/Laboratory manual for Yookoso , Vol. 1, 2nd edition

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