Elective Classes
Course Title | Content | ||
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Elective Classes | Kanji | KanjiⅠ | This is a basic course aimed at learning 400 Kanji. |
KanjiⅡ | This course is for students who have completed Kanji Ⅰ. This course is aimed at learning 1000 Kanji. | ||
Japanese Studies |
Japanese Culture | The focus of this class is on learning not only traditional Japanese culture, but also experiencing modern Japan as well. This is an experiential learning class. | |
Flower Arrangement | This is a cultural course that offers students the opportunity to study“Kado”, a traditional Japanese artform. Through the study of flower arrangment, particularly of seasonal flowers, the students will study the particular importance of seasons in Japan. | ||
Calligraphy | This course focuses on the traditional artform of Shodo, or Japanese calligraphy. Through practical experiences of learning how to prepare the ink, drawing lines, learning to write Hirgana and Kanji, the students will learn form and brush stroke order. Additionally there will be other projects related to word art and stone carving. | ||
Special Kanji Class | This course is specifically for those who come from countries that do not utilize Kanji in their writing. It is an introduction into the interesting and fun world of Kanji. |