JAPAN 443

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Toward Superior Japanese 1: Current Events

Course Description

Using Japanese to debate on abstract topics related to current events reported in Japanese media.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Debating abstract topics

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to debate opinions on abstract issues with others. They will also be able to speculate and hypothesize on the impact of proposals to resolve those issues.

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 N1 exam.

Title

Understanding conflicting viewpoints

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to comprehend conflicting viewpoints as reported in professional Japanese media sources such as editorials, talk radio/podcasts and political debates.