In the second half of the program, instruction centers on developing specialized language skills necessary for students to pursue their academic goals or professional work. Throughout the program, tutorial sessions are provided once a week for every student to deal with his or her particular linguistic problems, and to talk freely on topics of his or her choosing. The total number of contact hours for the 40 week course is 720 hours. First Half of the Program Second Half of the Program Special Kanji Intensive Program Final Presentations Credit Admission Information 1. First Half of the Program During the first eight weeks, morning classes focus on consolidating basic and intermediate Japanese skills essential for further advancement.
Students also develop skills needed to converse successfully with people of varying social levels.
During the second eight weeks, the focus is on developing skills in advanced discourse. The proper use of Japanese conjunctions is emphasized. Grammatical constructions and patterns necessary for sophisticated and extended speech are introduced. Excerpts from books, magazines, and newspaper articles are employed for reading improvement. Time for student comments, discussion, and project work is also provided to improve language production skills.