2010 Spring Japanese Courses
Tuition:
Japan Society members: $230* (18.5 hours of instruction)
$400* (37 hours of instruction)
Non-members: $260 (18.5 hours of instruction)
$450 (37 hours of instruction)*For tuition discount, please contact our Membership Office (212-715-1270) and become a member at least 10 days before your registration at the Language Center.
Course Descriptions (PDF)
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JAPANESE 1-A
(for beginning students, meets twice a week, covers levels 1 & 2)
Instructor: Noguchi
Mondays & Wednesdays, 1/25-4/5 (no class 2/15), 6:10-8:00 pm (37 hours)
Basic vocabulary, elementary conversation and simple sentence structure will be taught in Romaji (Japanese written phonetically in the Roman alphabet). Hiragana and Katakana (both Japanese syllabaries) will be introduced.
Text: JAPANESE FOR BUSY PEOPLE, Vol. I
JAPANESE 1-B
(for beginning students, meets twice a week, covers levels 1 & 2)
Instructor: Akai
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1/26-4/1, 6:10-8:00 pm (37 hours)
(See description for 1-A)
JAPANESE 1-C
(for beginning students, meets twice a week, covers levels 1 & 2)
Instructor: Aizawa
Mondays & Wednesdays, 1/25-4/5 (no class 2/15), 12:00-1:50 pm (37 hours)
(See description for 1-A)
JAPANESE 1-D
(for beginning students, meets twice a week, covers levels 1 & 2)
Instructor: Hama
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1/26-4/1, 4:00-5:50 pm (37 hours)
(See description for 1-A)
JAPANESE 2-A
(Prerequisite: Japanese 1 or equivalent)
Instructor: Hama
Thursdays, 1/28-4/1, 6:10-8:00 pm (18.5 hours)
Students must recognize Hiragana.
Text: JAPANESE FOR BUSY PEOPLE, Vol. I (from lesson 8).
JAPANESE 2-B
(Prerequisite: Japanese 1 or equivalent)
Instructor: Hama
Fridays, 1/29-4/2, 4:00-5:50 pm (18.5 hours)
(See description for 2-A)
JAPANESE 3-A
(Prerequisite: Japanese 2 or equivalent)
Instructor: Hama
Mondays, 1/25-4/5 (no class 2/15), 6:10-8:00 pm (18.5 hours)
Must read Hiragana and Katakana comfortably. This course will focus on the introduction and use of the “te” and “nai” forms of the verb, as well as continue with the building of conversation skills and vocabulary.
Text: JAPANESE FOR BUSY PEOPLE, Vol. I (from lesson 17).
JAPANESE 3-B
(meets twice a week, covers levels 3 & 4)
Instructor: Kamimura
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1/26-4/1, 6:10-8:00 pm (37 hours)
(See description for 3-A and 4-A)
JAPANESE 3-C
(meets twice a week, covers levels 3 & 4)
Instructor: Hama
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1/26-4/1, 12:00-1:50 pm (37 hours)
(See description for 3-A and 4-A)
JAPANESE 3-D
(meets twice a week, covers levels 3 & 4)
Instructor: Miyashita
Mondays & Wednesdays, 1/25-4/5 (no class 2/15), 4:00-5:50 pm (37 hours)
(See description for 3-A and 4-A)
JAPANESE 4-A
(Prerequisite: Japanese 3 or equivalent)
Instructor: Aizawa
Fridays, 1/29-4/2, 6:10-8:00 pm (18.5 hours)
Basic kanji will be introduced. Along with conversation and additional grammatical points, students will learn the “plain form” of the verb and the use of noun-modifying clauses.
Text: LEARN JAPANESE New College Text, Vol. II, first half.
JAPANESE 4-B
(Prerequisite: Japanese 3 or equivalent)
Instructor: Nakazawa
Tuesdays, 1/26-3/30, 12:00-1:50 pm (18.5 hours)
(See description for 4-A)
JAPANESE 5-A
(Prerequisite: Japanese 4 or equivalent)
Instructor: Hama
Fridays, 1/29-4/2, 6:10-8:00 pm (18.5 hours)
Among other things, students will learn comparative and conditional expressions.
Text: LEARN JAPANESE New College Text, Vol. II, second half.
JAPANESE 5-B
(meets twice a week, covers levels 5 & 6)
Instructor: Miyashita
Mondays & Wednesdays, 1/25-4/5 (no class 2/15), 6:10-8:00 pm (37 hours)
(See description for 5-A and 6-A)
JAPANESE 5-C
(Prerequisite: Japanese 4 or equivalent)
Instructor: Akai
Mondays, 1/25-4/5 (no class 2/15), 12:00-1:50pm (18.5 hours)
(See description for 5-A)
JAPANESE 5-D
(meets twice a week, covers levels 5 & 6)
Instructor: Aizawa
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1/26-4/1, 4:00-5:50 pm (37 hours)
(See description for 5-A and 6-A)
JAPANESE 6-A
(Prerequisite: Japanese 5 or equivalent)
Instructor: Akai
Wednesdays, 1/27-3/31, 6:10-8:00 pm (18.5 hours)
Students will learn how to use various modifying clauses to create complex sentences. Recognition of 100 kanji is expected.
Text: LEARN JAPANESE New College Text, Vol. III, first half.
JAPANESE 6-B
(Prerequisite: Japanese 5 or equivalent)
Instructor: Aizawa
Mondays, 1/25-4/5 (no class 2/15), 4:00-5:50 pm (18.5 hours)
(See description for 6-A)
JAPANESE 7-A
(Prerequisite: Japanese 6 or equivalent)
Instructor: Akai
Fridays, 1/29-4/2, 6:10-8:00 pm (18.5 hours)
Students will develop various interactive communication skills, including the use of basic honorific expressions.
Text: LEARN JAPANESE New College Text, Vol. III, second half.
JAPANESE 7-B
(meets twice a week, covers levels 7 & 8)
Instructor: Miyashita
Mondays & Thursdays, 1/25-4/5 (no class 2/15), 12:00-1:50pm (37 hours)
(See descriptions for 7-A and 8-A)
JAPANESE 7-C
(Prerequisite: Japanese 6 or equivalent)
Instructor: Aizawa
Wednesdays, 1/27-3/31, 4:00-5:50 pm (18.5 hours)
(See descriptions for 7-A)
JAPANESE 8-A
(Prerequisite: Japanese 7 or equivalent)
Instructor: Aizawa
Mondays, 1/25-4/5 (no class 2/15), 6:10-8:00 pm (18.5 hours)
Grammatical points, such as potential, passive, and the use of honorific expressions, will be the focus of this course. Recognition of 200 kanji is expected.
Text: LEARN JAPANESE New College Text, Vol. IV, first half.
JAPANESE 8-B
(Prerequisite: Japanese 7 or equivalent)
Instructor: Aizawa
Fridays, 1/29-4/2, 12:00-1:50 pm (18.5 hours)
(See descriptions for 8-A)
JAPANESE 9-A
(Prerequisite: Japanese 8 or equivalent)
Instructor: Aizawa
Tuesdays, 1/26-3/30, 6:10-8:00 pm (18.5 hours)
Students will continue to learn essential grammatical patterns, including causative expressions, to help achieve effective communication skills. Recognition of 250 kanji is expected. Enrollment in Kanji I course is recommended.
Text: LEARN JAPANESE New College Text, Vol. IV, second half.
JAPANESE 9-B
(Prerequisite: Japanese 8 or equivalent)
Instructor: Aizawa
Fridays, 1/29-4/2, 4:00-5:50 pm (18.5 hours)
(See descriptions for 9-A)
PLEASE NOTE:
Classes higher on next page are designed to be taken repeatedly.
New students - please come to the Japan Society before you register and look at the course material for
various courses to decide which course to take.
Continuing students and former students - please ask your teacher for advice as to which course you should take next. You are also encouraged to look at the course material for any course you are considering.
INTERMEDIATE SPEAKING & LISTENING A
(Prerequisite: Japanese 9 or equivalent)
Instructor: Miyashita
Fridays, 1/29-4/2, 6:10-8:00 pm (18.5 hours)
Designed for those who have mastered basic grammar and sentence patterns. Development of speaking and listening skills will be the focal point of classes at the Intermediate Level. Enrollment in the Kanji I course is recommended.
INTERMEDIATE SPEAKING & LISTENING B
(Prerequisite: Japanese 9 or equivalent)
Instructor: Miyashita
Wednesdays, 1/27-3/31, 12:00-1:50pm (18.5 hours)
(See description for Intermediate Speaking & Listening A)
JAPANESE IN ANIME A
(Prerequisite: Japanese 9 or equivalent)
Instructor: Noguchi
Fridays, 1/29-4/2, 6:10-8:00 pm (18.5 hours)
This new class is at the same level as Intermediate Speaking and Listening. Anime and manga will be used as windows into the culture of Japan. The first half of the class will be spent studying some works. The second half will be discussion and conversation practice using the expressions learned in the first half.
JAPANESE 10-A
(Prerequisite: Int. Speaking & Listening or equivalent)
Instructor: Aizawa
Wednesdays, 1/27-3/31, 6:10-8:00 pm (18.5 hours)
Reading materials include short newspaper articles and stories. Listening comprehension is improved by the use of tele-vision programs and audio tapes. Speaking is emphasized through discussion, role-playing, and short, informal speeches. Writing is also encouraged. Recognition of 350 kanji is expected. Enrollment in Kanji courses is recommended.
JAPANESE 10-B
(Prerequisite: Int. Speaking & Listening or equivalent)
Instructor: Hama
Fridays, 1/29-4/2, 12:00-1:50 pm (18.5 hours)
(See description for 10-A)
JAPANESE 11-A
(Prerequisite: Japanese 10 or equivalent)
Instructor: Hama
Tuesdays, 1/26-3/30, 6:10-8:00 pm (18.5 hours)
Television programs, short stories and current events from Japanese newspapers and magazines will be discussed. Students will be asked to express their opinions on wide ranging subjects. Recognition of 500 kanji is expected. Enrollment in Kanji courses is highly recommended.
JAPANESE 12-A
(Prerequisite: At least five years background in Japanese)
Instructor: Aizawa
Thursdays, 1/28-4/1, 6:10-8:00 pm (18.5 hours)
Current events from Japanese newspapers and magazines, as well as novels, TV news and movies, will be used to help build up useful expressions and idioms. Discussion and short speeches will be encouraged to promote oral communication. Students should be able to recognize at least 800 kanji. Enrollment in Kanji courses is highly recommended.
KANJI I
(Prerequisite: Japanese 8 or higher)
Instructor: Hama
Wednesdays, 1/27-3/31, 6:10-8:00 pm (18.5 hours)
This course is for students who want to master the essential kanji taught in Japan’s elementary schools. Students are expected to learn the “300-level” kanji, the focus of study being on the understanding of the basic radical systems. The class is conducted almost entirely in Japanese.
Text: Basic Kanji Book I.
KANJI II
(Prerequisite: Japanese 9 or Kanji I)
Instructor: Miyashita
Thursdays, 1/28-4/1, 6:10-8:00 pm (18.5 hours)
This course is for students who have already mastered approximately 300 kanji. Students are expected to learn the “600 level” kanji, which are introduced by the first year of Japanese junior high school. The class is conducted in Japanese.
Text: Basic Kanji Book II.
KANJI III
(Prerequisite: Japanese 11 or Kanji II)
Instructor: Inkyo
Mondays, 1/25-4/5 (no class 2/15), 6:10-8:00 pm (18.5 hours)
Students are expected to master the “1,500-level” kanji necessary to read Japanese newspapers, focusing on the key kanji introduced mainly in the second and third years of Japanese junior high school. The class is conducted in Japanese.
Text: Intermediate Kanji Book I 漢字 1000 Plus.
経済・ビジネス: Advanced Reading & Speaking I
(Prerequisite: Level 12 or higher)
Instructor: Miyashita
Tuesdays, 1/26-3/30, 6:10-8:00 pm (18.5 hours)
This special class is for advanced students who have an interest in Japanese business, economics, and society. This class will also cover the cultural aspects of business. Students will read and discuss the latest articles from the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei), Newsweek and Forbes (Japanese editions). In addition, NHK business news and drama videos will be used. Students should be familiar with the “1,200-level” kanji.
Instructors:
All of the Society's instructors are native Japanese with extensive experience.
Ms. Yuko Aizawa has taught at the Sendagaya Japanese Institute in Tokyo, Japan and at the Royal Hawaiian Academy in the United States. She has been an instructor at the Toyota Language Center since 1994.
Ms. Reiko Akai has a Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics, and has worked in the private sector in Japan. She has taught Japanese in Japan, and has been a private tutor of Japanese in the United States for five years.
Ms. Keiko Hama has taught Japanese in Germany and the US for over ten years. She received her Master’s Degree in Japanese Sociology and Linguistics at the University of Heidelberg. Since then, she has been an interpreter, translator and Japanese teacher in the private and public sectors.
Ms. Masako Inkyo has a university degree is in Japanese Calligraphy and a license to teach literature in Middle and High School. She is a member of the three largest shodō professional associations in Japan. She has received many awards, including first prizes in both shodō and pen calligraphy and kanji in national competitions sponsored by the Ministry of Education.
Ms. Tomoyo Kamimura holds Bachelor’s degree from Waseda University, MA in Linguistics from the University of Oregon and an MBA from Columbia University. She has been teaching Japanese at colleges and universities both in the US and Japan for over ten years. Currently she serves as Fulltime Faculty member at The New School's Foreign Language Department.
Ms. Mami Miyashita earned a Japanese Teaching License in Japan, a certificate of Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language from Ohio State University and a Master’s Degree from West Chester University. She has been involved with foreign language education for more than nineteen years, most recently at the University of Delaware from 1999 to 2005.
Ms. Kazuko Nakazawa has a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Literature. She has taught Japanese privately and in an after-school program in Japan for three years, and privately in the United States for two years.
Ms. Hiromi Noguchi has a Master’s Degree in Teaching a Foreign Language, Japanese, from the Monterey Institute of International Studies in California, and is seeking a Doctor’s degree in Applied Linguistics from the Teacher’s College, Columbia University. She has taught Japanese at Columbia and at the Monterey Institute of International Studies.
