Japanese - Intermediate level

Teacher(s)

Oguma Rie (coordinator);

Language

Prerequisites

Intermediate Japanese Language skills are required (i.e. LJAPO1300). The student is expected to be able to write and read all signs of hiragana and katakana.
 

Main themes

• Different "TE" Forms of verbs
• Conjugating verbs
• Explain one's aim
• Comparative forms
• "TE" forms of adjectives
• More natural and day-use Japanese expressions
• Vocabulary, Kanji

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

This course aims to provide the students with the opportunities to improve and enrich their linguistic abilities.

Content

The course is designed for the students who wants to improve their ability at the intermediate level. Students will learn useful expressions for daily conversation and gain further knowledge of grammar and vocabulary as well as Kanji. The course also aims to enhance students’ Japanese cultural understanding.

Teaching methods

The course focuses mainly on acquiring oral communication skills. Therefore, students will participate in many speaking activities and interactions with other students.

Evaluation methods

• Mid-year exam, which consists of listening, writing and oral assessments.
• Final exam, which consists of listening, writing and oral assessments.
• Performance of assignments and active participation are also considered in the grade.

Online resources

1. UCLouvan Moodle page is available to help students review the contents of the classes.
2. Free Apps for learning Japanese Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji:
 https://minato-jf.jp/Home/JapaneseApplication
3. Free self-study Japanese online courses:  https://minato-jf.jp/Home/Index
4. Free website for learning Japanese pronunciation:  https://japanese-pronunciation.com/
5. Free Online Japanese Accent Dictionary:  https://www.gavo.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ojad/fre/pages/home

Teaching materials

• Syllabus en ligne : IRODORI Elementary 2, https://www.irodori.jpf.go.jp/en/elementary02/pdf.html

Faculty or entity

ILV