Course Overview

Students will learn advanced grammar points while reviewing those learned at the intermediate level. In this course students will master the ability to correctly understand and produce grammar patterns related to Japanese structure, and will learn in depth about the grammar's meaning and usage.

Learning Achievement

Students will learn advanced-level grammar and understand more complex Japanese used in both written and spoken language. They will also be able to understand the pragmatic features of Japanese in order to communicate smoothly.

Competence

Course prerequisites

New students should get a PT score of 90-100. Students must already possess pre-advanced level grammar proficiency.

Grading Philosophy

Quizzes 30%, Assignment 30%, Final test 40%
Note that grades from A+ to C are to be determined based on the total score.

Course schedule

Weeks 1 : Orientation + "wa" and "ga"①
Weeks 2 : "wa" and "ga"？
Weeks 3 : Possible/Impossible
Weeks 4 : Passive
Weeks 5 : Causative/Causative Passive
Weeks 6 : Honorifics1
Weeks 7 : Honorifics2
Weeks 8 : ”~noda”
Weeks 9 : Focus Particle
Week 10 : Final exam + Feedback

Course type

Class Exercises

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Kaneko Nobuko

Other information

Students are expected to preview lessons before coming to class. Also, students should do assignments after each class.

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university