LANG 2200

Japanese Language and Culture for Beginners II

Course Description

LANG2200 is a continuation of LANG1210. This is a comprehensive course for upper-beginners with knowledge equivalent to Minna no Nihongo Lessons 1–12, covering listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Highlights

  • Comprehensive Japanese learning pathway for upper-beginners below N3 level
  • Engaging e-learning materials, including chatbots and videos
  • Exploration of Japanese culture and customs

Assessments

  • Mid-term Quiz: paper test in class; grammar, reading, writing, and listening
  • Final Quiz: paper test in class; grammar, reading, writing, and listening
  • Oral Quiz: answer questions from the instructor about the topics covered in the course
  • Other tasks: Cultural Presentation, Cultural Report, Pop Quizzes

Target Students

  • Prerequisites: LANG1210/LANG1211/LANG1212; or
  • Students with basic knowledge of Japanese (equivalent to Minna no Nihongo Lessons 1–12)
  • Restricted to upper-beginners with proficiency below N3 level

Learning Experience

Course outcome

Students will learn the contents of Minna no Nihongo Lessons 13-25, covering topics such as fundamental Japanese verb conjugations, style differences, complex sentences, noun modifications, and subjunctive mood.