JAPAN 411
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Toward Superior Oral Communication
Asian and Near Eastern LanguagesCollege of Humanities
Course Description
Students will work to improve speaking and listening skills in Japanese that will assist them in moving toward Superior ranking, including stating abstract opinions, supporting opinions, hypothesizing, and doing professional oral tasks.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Min
2
Fixed/Max
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
0
Simple Requisites
Prerequisite
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
- 03316-007
AND 03317-009
AND 03318-004
Title
Superior level proficiency
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to use Japanese at a level approaching Superior on the ACTFL proficiency guidelines to extensively state and support opinions on abstract topics of general interest.
Title
Professional oral tasks
Learning Outcome
Students will apply superior-level oral skills to accomplish the following professional tasks: debate, formal presentations, speeches, and leading discussions on topics of general interest.
Title
Writing opinion essays
Learning Outcome
Students will write essays in Japanese that analyze, respond to, and express personal opinions on current events and issues. These essays will be developed over several drafts.
