Course Overview

Students will learn how to use kanji vocabulary correctly in practice as they learn how to read and write them. In addition, students will be able to identify their own weak points and devise methods to overcome them. (IKB vol.1 L1-5)

Learning Achievement

As students remember the reading and writing of intermediate level kanji vocabulary, they will be able to use them correctly. They will also learn to identify their own weak points in learning kanji and be able to devise ways to overcome 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.

Grading Philosophy

Homework 10%, Quizzes 30%, Final test 60%
(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/Level check test
Weeks 2 to 9: Introduction of kanji and exercises covering one chapter every 2 weeks, chapter quizzes are given at the end of chapter
Week 10: Final test
Lessons 1 to 5 of Intermediate Kanji Book Vol. 1 will be covered for the entire semester
Orientation, Level check and Lesson 1
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Lesson 3,Lesson 4
Lesson 4
Lesson 5
Lesson 5
Review, Final exam

Course type

Class Exercises

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Jin Chengji

Other information

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university