JAPANESE
[Courses Offered]
[Courses]
[Textbooks]
[Events]
[Exchange Program]
[Job Opportunity In Japan]
[Links]
Instructor: Yumi Foster, M.A., B.A.
Office:406E Jardine Hall
Tel: 316-978-6649
Fax: 316-978-3293
yumi.foster@wichita.edu
Courses Offered in 2013 & 2014
Spring 2013
Japanese 111: Elementary Japanese I, MWF: 11:30- 12:55
Japanese 112: Elementary Japanese II, MWF 2:30-3:55
Japanese 225: Japanese Conversation, TTH 9:30- 10:45
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Fall 2013
Japanese 111: Elementary Japanese I, MWF: 11:30- 12:55
Japanese 112: Elementary Japanese II, MWF 2:30-3:55
Japanese 223: Intermediate Japanese, TTH 2:00- 3:15
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Spring 2014
Japanese 111: Elementary Japanese I, MWF 11:30-12:55
Japanese 112: Elementary Japanese II, MWF 2:30- 3:55
Japanese 225: Japanese Conversation, TTH 2:00- 3:15
Courses
JAPANESE 111. Elementary Japanese I. (5).
Includes fundamentals of pronunciation, vocabulary building, practice in understanding and speaking phrases, reading and writing. Also, includes Japanese culture, geography, and arts.
JAPANESE 112. Elementary Japanese II. (5).
Includes fundamentals of pronunciation, vocabulary building, practice in understanding and speaking phrases, reading and writing. Also, includes Japanese culture, people and society.
Prerequisite: JAPAN 111 or equiv.
JAPANESE 223. Intermediate Japanese. (3).
Includes fundamentals of pronunciation, vocabulary building, practice in understanding and speaking phrases, reading and writing. Also includes Japanese culture, people and society.
Prerequisite: JAPAN 112 or equiv.
JAPANESE 224. Intermediate Studies in Japanese Language. (1-3).
The course may deal with one of the following topics in Japanese language as announced by the instructor: (a) continuing intermediate Japanese grammar; (b) Japanese business terminology; (c) intermediate Japanese readings; (d) other topics as approved by the department. Repeatable for credit provided the topic is different.
Prerequisite: Japanese 223, 225, or instructor's consent.
JAPANESE 225. Japanese Conversation. (2).
The development of oral fluency. Also, includes Japanese culture and people.
Prerequisite: JAPAN 112 or equiv.
Upper-Division Course
JAPANESE 300. Special Studies. (1-3).
This course may occasionally be offered on a given topic chosen by a Japanese instructor with departmental approval.
Prerequisite: Departmental consent.
Textbooks
111:
The Japan Times, GENKI I, Revised 2nd edition. (L1~L5) ISBN 978-4-7890-1440-3
The Japan Times, GENKI I: Workbook, 2nd edition. (L1~L5) ISBN 978-4-7890-1441-0
Kana can be easy
112:
The Japan Times, GENKI I, Revised 2nd edition. (L6~L10)
The Japan Times, GENKI I: Workbook, 2nd edition. (L6~L10)
Kanji Look and Learn (ISBN: 978-4-7890-1349-9)
223:
The Japan Times, GENKI 1 & 2, Revised 2nd Edi. (L11~L15) ISBN978-4-7890-1443-4
The Japan Times, GENKI 1 & 2: Workbook, 2nd edition. (L11~L15)
Kanji Look and Learn (ISBN: 978-4-7890-1349-9)
225:
3A Network, First Steps in Japanese, ISBN978-4-88319-410-0
Let’s learn Japanese picture dictionary ISBN0-07-140827-4
Events
Japanese Language Contest in March
Japan Festival in Kansas City in October
http://kcjapanfestival.com/
Asian Festival in Oct
Exchange Program in Japan
Wichita State University has signed exchange agreements with colleges and universities in a number of countries. These agreements allow WSU students to pay their regular tuition and fees to WSU, which makes study abroad extremely affordable for most students. In most cases, the students will pay their housing and meal costs at the host institution. The following exchange agreements are currently active:
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Aoyama Gakuin University, Tokyo,
Kansai Gaidai University, Osaka/Kyoto*
Nagoya City University, Nagoya
Study Abroad Coordinator
Tel: 316-978-6032
Email: studyabroad@wichita.edu
Job Opportunity in Japan
JET Program:
http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/JETProgram/homepage.html
Links
Embassy of Japan:
http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/english/html/index.html
Yahoo Japan:
http://www.yahoo.co.jp/