Advanced Japanese II Spring 01 Continuation of 21F505. Further development of reading, writing, and oral communication skills through reading and video. Extension of advanced grammar and further build-up of advanced vocabulary. Variety of cultural elements studied through readings, video, and discussion. Lab work required.
Students develop Japanese language skills necessary for professional as well as social settings.
Uses selected materials from newspapers, videos, Internet, and other sources. A common core of course materials focusing on major topics in contemporary Japan is provided and discussed. All reading and discussions are in Japanese. Coursework similar in structure to 21F507, but with increased emphasis on independent projects. 514 Linguistic Theory and Japanese Language Not offered in Fall 00 and Spring 01 Detailed examination of the grammar of Japanese, whose structure is significantly different from English, with special emphasis on problems of interest in the study of linguistic universals.