Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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HU 412J - Japanese III

2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course is a continuation of HU 411J  Japanese II. During the Japanese III course, students will achieve communicative competence of the Japanese language in four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. A large part of the time will be devoted to class exercises. (prereq: HU 411J  or consent of instructor or department chair)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Read, write, listen and speak elevated level of Japanese words and sentences
  • Understanding intermediate level of Japanese grammar
  • Converse in everyday situations
  • Appreciate Japanese culture features through the language

Prerequisites by Topic
  • None 

Course Topics
  • Comparisons (2 classes)
  • Formation of the “–n desu” construction (2 classes)
  • Making a request, using the “–te” form + “kudasai” (1 class)
  • Nouns and Counters (2 classes)
  • Abbreviations verbal expressions, using “desu” (1 class)
  • Expressing decision and purpose (2 classes)
  • Making verbal ending forms of inviting and responding (1 class)
  • Describing a resultant state (1 class)
  • Making noun-modifying (adjectival) clauses (2 classes)
  • Compound/complex sentences and conjunctions (2 classes)
  • Expressing past experiences and hearsay (2 classes)
  • Elementary KANJI (along with classes) (1 class)
  • Language in culture (along with every class) (1 class)
  • Exam (3 classes)

Laboratory Topics
  • Listening to the audio for textbook and workbook is expected
  • Drill work in class is analogous to laboratory work

Coordinator
Dr. Alicia Domack



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