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

Competence

Course prerequisites

Students should have proficiency of Level J3 or higher. It is desired that they can write hiragana and katakana and have completed Level K3.

Grading Philosophy

Homework 30%, Quizzes 30%, Final test 40%
(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,Introduction of lesson36
Week 2:lesson37
Week 3:lesson38
Week 4:lesson39
Week 5:lesson40
Week 6:lesson41,lesson42
Week 7:lesson43
Week 8:lesson44
Week 9:lesson45
Week 10:review the important parts of the textbook, Final test
Lessons 36 to 45 of Basic Kanji Book Vol. 2 will be covered for the entire semester.

Course type

Class Exercises

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Hitomi Kaori

Other information

Homework will be regularly given. Students are expected to not only learn kanji through classroom drills and homework, but also looking up kanji using a dictionary and through reading material and writing short compositions.

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university