Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
2020-2021 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
  • Demonstrate an understanding intermediate level of Japanese grammar
  • Converse in everyday situations
  • Demonstrate appreciation for Japanese culture features through the language

Prerequisites by Topic
  • None 

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

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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