JAPN 3202 - Japanese IIIB

Japanese IIIB completes the higher elementary grammar and further extends students' knowledge of vocabulary and Kanji, in order to progress to the intermediate level. Through instruction and practice in the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking, increased emphasis is placed on enhancing students' communication skills in both spoken and written Japanese to further consolidate a solid foundation at the higher elementary level. The aims of the course are: i) to complete the higher elementary grammar and to enhance the knowledge in advance usages of various grammatical combinations; ii) to expand knowledge and use of vocabulary in both conversational and written contexts; iii) to develop communication skills/strategies; iv) to develop reading and writing skills using a substantial number of characters and their combinations; v) to become efficient and independent language learners.