Prerequisite : Japanese Conversation—Level 3 or equivalent

Overall Goals:

1. In this course, students expand their knowledge of grammar and learn to talk about past experiences and future plans.
2. They also develop their fluency and accuracy in oral expression.
3. It will also be offered to the cultural aspects of the Japanese world.

Intended Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Express opinions and preferences in a positive or negative way, and have a conversation in casual speech style.

Methodology:

• Grammar
• Role play
• Vocabulary
• Individual presentation
• Pronunciation
• Listening activities
• Kanji
• Reading activities

Required Material:

• Headphones and an external microphone
• High-speed stable internet connection
• Access to a computer with a minimum of Windows 7 or Mac G5
• ***Book:

Title: Marugoto: Japanese language and culture “Elementary1 A2” “Rikai”
Authors: Japan Foundation (Hiromi Kijima; Tomoyo Shibahara; Naomi Hatta)
Price: Approximately $ 45.00 ($ 37.67 Kindle Edition)
Available at: Amazon.ca
Kindle Edition

OR
Hard Cover

***Students may choose to purchase either an e-book or a hardcover book, not both.
***Purchase should only be made after the first class.