JPN 203 Second Year Japanese, Term 3

Lecture Hours: 4
Credits: 4

Provides extensive practice in all four language skills (reading, writing speaking, and listening). Includes cultural and literary readings and an in-depth review and expansion of basic Japanese grammar and vocabulary, as well as a broadening of the understanding of Japanese culture. All classroom interaction (both by instructor and students) takes place in Japanese.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 or higher; or completion of WR 090 (or concurrent enrollment), or WR 115 or higher; or consent of instructor. (All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.)
Recommended: JPN 202, or four years of high school Japanese. (With a grade of C or better.)

Student Learning Outcomes:

Respond to a larger range of everyday conversation, within limited topics.
Talk about everyday situations, focusing on the topics of driving and health.
Interpret more complex reading materials, including some authentic items.
Write complex descriptions of things pertaining to themselves, using the Japanese writing system correctly, and the addition of about 50 new Kanji characters.

Statewide General Education Outcomes:

Interpret and engage in the Arts and Letters, making use of the creative process to enrich the quality of life.
Critically analyze values and ethics within a range of human experience and expression to engage more fully in local and global issues.

Content Outline
Content of this course includes the material from Yookoso!, Chapters 3 and 4, in addition to any material provided by the instructor:

Chapter 3
- Talking about your driving experiences
- Describing your car (or one that you wish you owned)
- Telling a mechanic what is wrong with your car
- Describing public transportation
- Talking about traffic regulations
Chapter 4
- Describing yourself (physical features and personality) and others
- Describing your emotions
- Talking about your health concerns
- Describing the symptoms of an illness to a doctor
- Talking about how things appear to you