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JALA8343A-F17

Current Pol/Soc Issues Japan

The primary goal of the course is to help students

(1) expand four language skills at the intermediate/ advanced levels usable in personal and academic contexts, while solidifying basic grammar, vocabulary and kanji foundation; and

(2) expand knowledge on current social/political issues in Japan. The topics to be discussed will be the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, women’s status, foreigners in Japan, and a few others in accordance with students’ interests.

Class activities will include:

(a) reading of authentic materials that are both assigned by the instructor and chosen by students;

(b) having discussion about the selected topics;

(c) studying intermediate/advanced grammar, vocabulary, and kanji necessary to understand the authentic materials;

(d) writing summary and opinions;

(e) presenting one’s work to class;

(f) strengthening kanji reading and reproduction.

Course Reference Number (CRN):
91199
Subject Code:
JALA
Course Number:
8343
Section Identifier:
A

Course

JALA 8343

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Fall 2017 - MIIS

JALA8343A-F17 Lecture (Takeuchi)