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JAPANESE COURSES

LEVEL I

JAPA1001 (J 10A): BEGINNER’ JAPANESE I (TI, KY) (3 credits, Semester 1 & 2)
The aim of the course is to develop mastery of the basic grammar and writing system of the Japanese language as well as oral communication. Japanese alphabets (Hiragana and Katakana) will be introduced.

PRE-REQUISITE: None

TEXTS:                 Japanese for College Students, Vol. 1, Int'l Christian University
                               A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar, Makino,S. & Tsutsui, M.
                               Other material will be provided by the lecturer

INSTRUCTION:    6 hours per week: 4 tutorial classes, 1 conversation class and 1 lab class

EVALUATION: 4 In-course tests: 60%  
Oral [10%]  
2 Written tests [30%]  
1 Listening Comprehension test [20%]  
Final Exam: 40%  
Oral [10%]  
Written exam (2 hrs.) [30%]  

 

JAPA1002 (J 10B): BEGINNERS’ JAPANESE II (KY) (3 credits, Semester 2)
The aim of the course is to continue to develop mastery of the basic grammar and writing system of the Japanese language as well as oral communication. Some Chinese characters (Kanji) will be introduced.

PRE-REQUISITE: A grade C- in J01A

TEXTS:                  Japanese for College Students, Vol. 1: Int'l Christian University
                               A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar: Makino, S. & Tsutsui, M
                               Other material will be provided by the lecturer.

INSTRUCTION:    6 hours per week: 4 tutorial classes, 1 conversation class and 1 lab class.

EVALUATION:

4 In-course tests: 60%  
Oral [10%]  
2 Written tests [30%]  
1 Listening Comprehension test [20%]  
Final Exam: 40%  
Oral [10%]  
Written exam (2 hrs.) [30%]  

 

J10C: JAPANESE LANGUAGE 1A (3 credits, Semester 1)
In this course mastery of more advanced grammar is expected. Basic skills in speaking and listening are to be further enhanced. More Chinese characters (Kanji) will be introduced.

PRE-REQUISITE: A grade in JAPA1001 (J10A)

TEXTS:                 Japanese for College Students, Vol. 2, Int’l Christian University
                               A Dictionary of Intermediate Japanese Grammar, Makino S.; & Tsutsui, M.
                               Other material will be provided by the lecturer.

INSTRUCTION:   6 hours per week; 4 tutorial classes; 1 conversation class and 1 lab class.

EVALUATION: 4 In-course tests: 60%  
Oral [10%]  
Written tests [30%]  
Listening Comprehension test [20%]  
Final Exam: 40%  
Oral [10%]  
Written exam (2 hrs.) [30%]  

 

LEVEL II

JAPA2001 (J 20A): JAPANESE LANGUAGE I1A (3 credits, Semester 1)
In this course mastery of more advanced grammar is expected. Basic skills in speaking and listening are to be further enhanced. More Chinese characters (Kanji) will be introduced.

PRE-REQUISITES: A grade C in JAPA1001 (J10B)

TEXTS:                    Japanese for College Students, Vol. 2, Int'l Christian University
                                 A Dictionary of Intermediate Japanese Grammar, Makino S.& Tsutsui M.
                                 Other material will be provided by the lecturer.

INSTRUCTION: 6 hours per week: 4 tutorial classes, 1 conversation class and 1 lab class.

EVALUATION: 4 In-course tests: 60%  
Oral [10%]  
2 Written tests [30%]  
1 Listening Comprehension test [20%]  
Final Exam: 40%  
Oral [10%]  
Written exam (2 hrs.) [30%]  

 

JAPA2002 (J 20B): JAPANESE LANGUAGE IIB (KY) (3 credits, Semester 2)
This course is the continuation of J 10C and mastery of more advanced grammar is expected. Basic skills in speaking and listening are to be further enhanced. More kanjis will be introduced.

PRE-REQUISITES: A grade C in J20A

TEXTS:                    Japanese for College Students, Vol. 2, Int'l Christian University
                                 A Dictionary of Intermediate Japanese Grammar, Makino S.& Tsutsui M.
                                 Other material will be provided by the lecturer.

INSTRUCTION: 6 hours per week: 4 tutorial classes, 1 conversation class and 1 lab class.

EVALUATION: 4 In-course tests: 60%  
Oral [10%]  
2 Written tests [30%]  
1 Listening Comprehension test [20%]  
Final Exam: 40%  
Oral [10%]  
Written exam (2 hrs.) [30%]  

 

LEVEL III

JAPA3001 (J 30A): JAPANESE LANGUAGE IIB (3 credits, Semester 2)
This course is the continuation of J 20B and mastery of more advanced grammar is expected. The aim of the course is to enable students to function linguistically in public and social situations relevant to life in general. Basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing are to be further enhanced.

PRE-REQUISITE: A grade C in J 20B or J10D
 

TEXTS: Japanese for College Students, Vol. 3, Int’l Christian University
              Kodansha Dictionary. Other material will be provided by Lecturer
 

INSTRUCTION: 6 hours per week: 4 tutorial classes, 1 conversation class and 1 lab class.

EVALUATION: 4 In-course tests: 60%  
Oral [20%]  
2 Written tests (1 hr) [30%]  
1 Listening Comprehension test [10%]  
Final Exam: 40%  
Oral [10%]  
Written exam (2 hrs.) [30%]  



JAPA3002 (J 30B): JAPANESE LANGUAGE IIB (3 credits, Semester 2)
This course is the continuation of J30A and mastery of more advanced grammar is expected. The aim of the course is to enable students to function linguistically in public and social situations relevant to life in general. Basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing art to be further enhanced.

 

PRE-REQUISITE: A grade C in J 30A or J10D
 

TEXTS: Japanese for College Students, Vol. 3, Int’l Christian University
              Kodausha(Dictionary)
             Other material will be provided by Lecturer

INSTRUCTION: 6 hours per week: 4 tutorial classes, 1 conversation class and 1 lab class.

EVALUATION: 4 In-course tests: 60%  
Oral [20%]  
2 Written tests (1 hr) [30%]  
1 Listening Comprehension test [10%]  
Final Exam: 40%  
Oral [10%]  
Written exam (2 hrs.) [30%]  

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