JAPAN 321
Advanced Japanese 1: Current Events
Asian and Near Eastern Languages
College of Humanities
Course Description
Using Japanese to describe and formulate opinions about current events reported in Japanese media.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Spring
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Understanding and reporting on current events
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to comprehend media reports in spoken and written forms. They will also be able to use connected discourse to report about those events in a clear and extensive manner.
Title
State and support opinions
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to clearly state and support opinions on issues in Japanese media reports. They will be able to do this in oral and written forms.
Title
Listening and reading comprehension
Learning Outcome
Students will have adequate language skills to handle listening and reading tasks at the equivalent of the JLPT N2 exam.
