JPN 103 - Japanese 3
Course Description
This introduction to the basic structure of the Japanese language emphasizes oral proficiency, with some reading and writing including some Kanji. Continuation of Japanese 2.
Course Details
By completion of this course, successful students will be able to:
- Holidays and days off: Read a short blog, say what you did on your days off, say what you did on your travels, say where you want to go next time
- My family and myself: Talk about you/your family and what you/they do, say what language you speak with your family, talk about your hobbies
- Seasons and weather: Talk about the change of seasons, say what you like and why, greet people by talking about the weather
- My town: Tell a friend about a place/area of your recommendation, using a map of your town; tell a friend what the place that he/she is interested in is like and what to be careful about, using a map
- Write a short journal in Japanese
Mizue Asai-Kaufmann, I am from Tokyo, Japan. I started teaching Japanese as an exchange teaching program in 1998 in Morrin, Alberta. Since 2005, I have been teaching Japanese with different age groups of students from kindergarten to grade 12 with heritage language and second language programs. I have been teaching with Continuing Education since 2014. I enjoy teaching classes and am interested in sharing Japanese culture and traditions in the classroom. My class will be energetic with a variety of activities. You will enjoy the journey of learning.