IN-PERSON and LIVE ONLINE CLASSES
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Register by OCTOBER 20, 2024 for classes in the FALL II session.
COURSES | SCHEDULE | PRICE | 2024 FALL II SESSION |
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Japanese 1 (In-Person & Online) |
Fridays 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
$380 per 6-week course |
FALL II: Nov. 1 - Dec. 13, 2024 No class on Nov. 29th. |
Japanese 2 (In-Person & Online) |
Wednesdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
$380 per 6-week course |
FALL II: Oct. 30 - Dec. 18, 2024 No class on Nov. 20th & 27th. |
Japanese 3 (In-Person & Online) |
Sundays 12:30pm - 3:30pm |
$380 per 6-week course |
FALL II: Nov. 3 - Dec. 15, 2024 No class on Dec. 1st. |
Japanese 4 (In-Person & Online) |
Thursdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
$380 per 6-week course |
FALL II: Oct. 31 - Dec. 12, 2024 No class on Nov. 28th. |
Japanese 5 (In-Person & Online) |
Tuesdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
$380 per 6-week course |
FALL II: Oct. 29 - Dec. 10, 2024 No class on Nov. 26th. |
Japanese 13 (In-Person & Online) |
Sundays 9:00am - 12:00pm |
$380 per 6-week course |
FALL II: Nov. 3 - Dec. 15, 2024 No class on Dec. 1st. |
Japanese Private Lessons (ONLINE) |
Please call for schedule availability. | $80 per hour for 1 to 4 students |
Flexible |
This is a beginner-level language course designed for students who have little or no prior Japanese learning experience. In this course, students will learn basic Japanese language skills (i.e. listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Students will be introduced to Japanese writing system (i.e. Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji) and will learn how to use a computer to write Japanese. Students will practice basic conversations in the target language and learn about Japanese culture. The introduction chapter plus chapters 1 and 2 of Genki 1(2nd edition) will be covered.
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
Textbook: Genki Textbook Volume 1, 3rd edition (ISBN: 978-4789017305)
The level 2 Japanese course is designed for students who have completed level 1 language proficiency. New kanji characters will be introduced in each lesson and learners will focus on mastering a set of kanji characters in each lesson. In addition to speaking and listening practice, students will start developing their reading and writing skills. Students will learn to read and write short paragraphs and have their writing reviewed by the instructor. Chapters 3 and 4 of Genki 1(2nd edition) will be covered. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
Textbook: Genki Textbook Volume 1, 3rd edition (ISBN: 978-4789017305)
The level 3 Japanese course is designed for students who have completed level 2 language proficiency. In this course, speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills will be developed further. Your instructor will provide you with dialogues that match your interests to develop your conversational skills. Students will practice making a questionnaire, writing a report based on a survey, writing a journal, and writing a thank-you letter. Students will also read longer passages, learn more vocabulary, and continue to build their reading comprehension skills. The instructor will provide additional resources to enrich the course. Chapters 5 and 6 of Genki 1(2nd edition) will be covered. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
Textbook: Genki Textbook Volume 1, 3rd edition (ISBN: 978-4789017305)
The level 4 Japanese course is designed for students who have completed level 3 language proficiency. Students will start reading actual texts from the media and watch short video clips to hone their reading and listening skills. Learners will practice dialogues with their instructor and be able to converse on various topics. The instructor will provide additional resources to enrich the course. Chapters 7 and 8 of Genki 1 (2nd edition) will be covered. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
Textbook: Genki Textbook Volume 1, 3rd edition (ISBN: 978-4789017305)
The level 5 Japanese course is designed for students who have completed level 4 language proficiency. Students' literacy skills, as well speaking and listening skills will be developed further. Students will practice writing greeting cards, produce short speeches for different occasions, watch short video clips, read short newspaper articles on various topics, critically evaluate the articles, and discuss the topics with the instructor. Chapters 9 and 10 of Genki 1 (2nd edition) will be covered. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
Textbook: Genki Textbook Volume 1, 3rd edition (ISBN: 978-4789017305)
The level 6 Japanese course is designed for students who have completed level 5 language proficiency. This course focuses on further improving learners' proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students will read articles on various topics (national policies, economy, culture, technology), study the structure of the writings, and write a report on a research topic. Students will practice listening to interviews, public speeches, and news broadcast and comprehend the presented materials spoken at a natural speed, summarize them in their own words, and be able to discuss orally with their instructor. Chapters 11 and 12 of Genki 1 (2nd edition) will be covered. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
Textbook: Genki Textbook Volume 1, 3rd edition (ISBN: 978-4789017305)
The level 7 Japanese course is designed for students who have completed level 6 language proficiency. This course focuses on further improving learners' proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Chapters 13 and 14 of Genki 2 (2nd edition) will be covered.
Textbook: Genki Textbook Volume 2, 3rd edition (ISBN: 978-4789017329)
The level 8 Japanese course is designed for students who have completed level 7 language proficiency. This course focuses on further improving learners' proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Chapters 15 and 16 of Genki 2 (2nd edition) will be covered.
Textbook: Genki Textbook Volume 2, 3rd edition (ISBN: 978-4789017329)
The level 9 Japanese course is designed for students who have completed level 8 language proficiency. This course focuses on further improving learners' proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Chapters 17 and 18 of Genki 2 (2nd edition) will be covered.
Textbook: Genki Textbook Volume 2, 3rd edition (ISBN: 978-4789017329)
The level 10 Japanese course is designed for students who have completed level 9 language proficiency. This course focuses on further improving learners' proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Chapters 19 and 20 of Genki 2 (2nd edition) will be covered.
Textbook: Genki Textbook Volume 2, 3rd edition (ISBN: 978-4789017329)
The level 11 Japanese course is designed for students who have completed level 10 language proficiency. This course focuses on further improving learners' proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Chapters 21 to 23 of Genki 2 (2nd edition) will be covered.
Textbook: Genki Textbook Volume 2, 3rd edition (ISBN: 978-4789017329)
The level 12 Japanese course is designed for students who have completed level 11 language proficiency. Japanese 12 is an opportunity for students who wish to further develop their skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students will read four medium to long passages and practice writing biographies, emails, and letters in a culturally nuanced way. Students will learn about 90 new kanji characters, approximately 200 new vocabulary words and 20 grammar points to build on their communicative abilities. Chapters 1 and 2 of Quartet will be covered. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Textbook: Quartet Intermediate Japanese Across the Four Language Skills I (ISBN: 978-4789016957)
The level 13 Japanese course is designed for students who have completed level 12 language proficiency. Japanese 13 is an opportunity for students who wish to further develop their skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students will read four medium to long passages and practice writing about geographical regions, and practice participating in group discussions in a culturally nuanced way. Students will learn about 90 new kanji characters, approximately 100 new vocabulary words, and 20 grammar points to build on their communicative abilities. Students will also practice complex routine interactions, such as changing reservations, asking for and giving advice, and understanding complex instructions. Chapters 3 and 4 of Quartet will be covered. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Textbook: Quartet Intermediate Japanese Across the Four Language Skills I (ISBN: 978-4789016957)
The level 14 Japanese course is designed for students who have completed level 13 language proficiency. Japanese 14 is an opportunity for students who wish to further develop their skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students will read four medium to long passages and practice writing a complex procedure and writing an editorial about a societal issue in a culturally nuanced way. Students will learn 90 new kanji characters, approximately 200 new vocabulary words and 20 grammar points to build on their communicative abilities. Students will also practice making plans with others, expressing dissatisfaction and apologizing for causing trouble. Chapters 5 and 6 of Quartet will be covered. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
Textbook: Quartet Intermediate Japanese Across the Four Language Skills I (ISBN: 978-4789016957)
We offer Japanese language private lessons. Private lessons are $80 per hour for 1 to 4 students. We will schedule lessons based on the availability of the student(s) and teacher. Start dates are flexible. Please register at least 2 weeks before your first lesson.