Course Overview

Students will learn the form and structure of kanji and distinguish between parts such as radicals and phonetic components. They will also study both the Japanese and Chinese readings of the kanji. They will be able to look up the kanji that they see often in everyday life and devise strategies for remembering them. (BKB L11-22)

Learning Achievement

Students will be able to understand the form and structure of kanji and recognize parts such as index (bushu) and pronunciation (onpu). They will also learn about the Japanese reading (kunyomi) and Chinese reading (onyomi) of kanji. They will learn how to look up kanji they encounter in school and in everyday situations, and devise ways to remember these.

Competence

Course prerequisites

Students have to certify this subject fits their level by taking the placement test (http://ttbj-tsukuba.org/) or by passing a subject one level below this subject.
It is desired that they can write hiragana and katakana.

Grading Philosophy

Homework 10%, Quizzes 20%, Final test 70%
(Attendance rate of 70% or higher is required)
Note that grades from A+ to C are to be determined based on the total score.

Course schedule

Week 1: Orientation (Lesson 11) /Level check
Weeks 2 to 9: Introduction of kanji, one or two chapters per week
Week 10: Final test
Lessons 11 to 22 of Basic Kanji Book Vol. 2 will be covered for the entire semester.
Orientation, Lesson 11
Lesson 12
Lesson 13
Lesson 14,Lesson 15
Lesson 16,Lesson 17
Lesson 18
Lesson 19
Lesson 20
Lesson 21,Lesson 22
Final Test

Course type

Class Exercises

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Mitani Eri

Other information

Classes are generally held face-to-face. The content of classes is subject to change.
Students must be present on the first day of class for an explanation of the course content. If you are unable to attend, contact the school in advance by email.

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university