Course Overview

Students will learn kanji vocabulary from the latter half of the basic level and be able to differentiate between kunyomi (Japanese) and onyomi (Chinese) readings. They will also be able to read easy reading materials that use kanji with the help of a dictionary, and write simple compositions using kanji.(BKB L36-45)

Learning Achievement

Students will learn kanji vocabulary from the latter half of the basic level and be able to differentiate between kunyomi (Japanese) and onyomi (Chinese) readings. They will also be able to read easy reading materials that use kanji with the help of a dictionary, and write simple compositions using kanji.

Competence

Communication ability

Course prerequisites

Students must be in Level Comprehensive Japanese 3 or higher. They must be able to write hiragana and katakana and have completed the Kanji 3 course.

Grading Philosophy

Homework 20%, Quizzes 20%, Task 20%,Midterm exam 20%, Final exam 20%
(Attendance rate of 70% or higher is required)

Course schedule

Introduction of kanji, one chapter per week

Lessons 36 to 45 of Basic Kanji Book Vol. 2 will be covered over the course of the semester.
Orientation/Level check/Lesson 36
Lesson 36
Lesson 37
Lesson 38
Lesson 39
Lesson 40
Review(L36~L40)・Groupwork
Midterm test
Lesson 41
Lesson 42
Lesson 43
Lesson 44
Lesson 45
Groupwork
Review(L41~L45)

Course type

Class Exercises

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Chen Yiyin

Other information

Students should turn in homework regularly. Students are expected to not only learn kanji through classroom drills and homework, but also to look up kanji using a dictionary, and practice reading and writing.

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university