Advanced Japanese II

As taught in: Spring 2005

Animation of the Japanese character meaning 'think' being drawn.

Japanese character meaning "think." (Image by Prof. Yoshimi Nagaya.)

Instructors:

Yoshimi Nagaya

MIT Course Number:

21F.506

Level:

Undergraduate

Course Description

This course covers Lessons 27 through 30 of Japanese: The Spoken Language by Eleanor H. Jordan with Mari Noda. The goal of the course is to continue expanding grammar and vocabulary by further developing four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The goal is to acquire the ability to use Japanese appropriately with increasing spontaneity emphasized, and to be prepared to become an independent learner to the point where you are capable of handling authentic Japanese by yourself, without fear or hesitation.