JapaneseⅣ
GOAL：Development of vocabulary and expressions, developing the ability to discern correct language choice.
| Course Title | Content | |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese Ⅳ （Required） |
a（Reading） | This course utilizes essays, novels, and newspapers in order to develop students' reading comprehension and ability. Through reading on a wide range of topics, the course aims to aid students in the development of a rich bank of vocabulary and expressions. |
| b（Listening） | Utilizing real world materials, such as the news or television shows, this course aims to develop real world listenings skills. | |
| c（Conversation） | The course revolves around discussions on a wide range of topics. It aims to develop critical thinking, research skills, as well as communication skills. The goal is to be able to express opinions and ideas effectively in Japanese. | |
| d（Essay writing） | The courses aim to develop the ability to use written language appropriately in order to create organized, persuasive writing. | |
| e（Practical language） | This class will be a student-based project class. Topics will be decided based on student interest. Students will engage with the outside world through interviews and survey and collect data and information. The results of the research are then summarized and shared. | |
| Elective Classes | Japanese Culture Ⅰ・Ⅱ | 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. |
