JAPN 300: Intro to Adv Communication
Description
This course is a bridge course from intermediate to advanced Japanese language. It continues development of proficiency in interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes of communication in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students develop communication strategies and cultural knowledge to prepare for advanced courses. Taught in Japanese.
This course was fun and somewhat resembled classes I had in Japan however I thought it was a little above my level when I took it. Regardless, I still managed to absorb a lot of information from this corse; I further expanded my Japanese vocabulary and grammar knowledge through written homework assignments, presentations, and reading materials. I enjoyed using class time to work together with fellow classmates to assess passages and discern meanings from them. Several of the passages were interesting and I will reread them in the future to maximize my retention of the material. What was most helpful was that this course required us to once again learn humble and honorific forms of Japanese verb conjugations; the final project was to write a speech to introduce an important person employing the correct formalities in grammar and vocabulary.
The presentations for this class were short enough as to not be overwhelming which is a plus because there is no need for education to be overwhelmingly stressful. If education is stressful, it is being done wrong. I learn best in an educational environment that encourages personal growth and development over short-term deadlines and tests. This class generally enabled me to learn along those lines for which I was thankful for. Overall, the class organization and structure were what allowed me to succeed in this course. The fact that most of us in the Japanese program all know each other well contributed to the healthy learning environment.
Description
This course is a bridge course from intermediate to advanced Japanese language. It continues development of proficiency in interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes of communication in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students develop communication strategies and cultural knowledge to prepare for advanced courses. Taught in Japanese.
This course was fun and somewhat resembled classes I had in Japan however I thought it was a little above my level when I took it. Regardless, I still managed to absorb a lot of information from this corse; I further expanded my Japanese vocabulary and grammar knowledge through written homework assignments, presentations, and reading materials. I enjoyed using class time to work together with fellow classmates to assess passages and discern meanings from them. Several of the passages were interesting and I will reread them in the future to maximize my retention of the material. What was most helpful was that this course required us to once again learn humble and honorific forms of Japanese verb conjugations; the final project was to write a speech to introduce an important person employing the correct formalities in grammar and vocabulary.
The presentations for this class were short enough as to not be overwhelming which is a plus because there is no need for education to be overwhelmingly stressful. If education is stressful, it is being done wrong. I learn best in an educational environment that encourages personal growth and development over short-term deadlines and tests. This class generally enabled me to learn along those lines for which I was thankful for. Overall, the class organization and structure were what allowed me to succeed in this course. The fact that most of us in the Japanese program all know each other well contributed to the healthy learning environment.
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