Classroom drills, written and taped materials emphasize basic sentence patterns. Daily practice in reading and writing. A continuation of Japanese 112 with emphasis on the spoken language and reading texts, and with the introduction of 250 additional kanji. Japanese 261 or its equivlent and permission of the instructor. This course focuses on the skills and knowledge needed for continued work in Japanese.
Students expand their vocabulary and control of Japanese characters through intensive reading.
Basic theoretical tools, practical techniques, and information for interpretation of cultural phenomena are also supplied. Japanese 262 or the equivalent and permission of the instructor. A continuation of Japanese 261-262 designed to further develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Advanced classroom drills, reading texts, and taped materials provide systematic practice in increasingly complex discourses and acquaint students with key aspects of Japanese customs, culture, and society. A continuation of Japanese 301.