Spring 2012 Japanese
TUITIONNon-members: $290 (10 lessons) / $490 (20 lessons)
Japan Society members: $250 (10 lessons) / $440 (20 lessons)
*For tuition discount, please contact Reiko Sassa at 212-715-1256.
Course Descriptions (PDF)
Registration Form (PDF)
JAPANESE 1-A
(for beginning students, meets once a week, covers level 1)
Instructor: Nakanishi
Wednesdays, 2/1-4/4 6:10-8:00 pm (10 lessons)
Basic vocabulary, elementary conversation and simple sentence structure will be taught in Romaji (Japanese written
phonetically in the Roman alphabet). Hiragana (a Japanese syllabary) will be introduced.
Text: JAPANESE FOR BUSY PEOPLE, Vol. I
JAPANESE 1-B
(for beginning students, meets once a week, covers level 1)
Instructor: Aizawa
Fridays, 2/3-4/6, 6:10-8:00 pm (10 lessons)
(See description for 1-A)
JAPANESE 1-C
(for beginning students, meets twice a week, covers levels 1 & 2)
Instructor: Miyashita
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1/31-4/5, 12:00-1:50 pm (20 lessons)
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-D
(for beginning students, meets twice a week, covers levels 1 & 2)
Instructor: Akai
Mondays & Wednesdays, 1/30-4/9 (no class 2/20), 4:00-5:50 pm (20 lessons)
(See description for 1-C)
JAPANESE 2-A
(Prerequisite: Japanese 1 or equivalent)
Instructor: Nakazawa
Fridays, 2/3-4/6, 6:10-8:00 pm (10 lessons)
Students must recognize Hiragana.
Text: JAPANESE FOR BUSY PEOPLE, Vol. I (from lesson 8).
JAPANESE 2-B
(Prerequisite: Japanese 1 or equivalent)
Instructor: Nakanishi
Fridays, 2/3-4/6, 4:00-5:50 pm (10 lessons)
(See description for 2-A)
JAPANESE 3-A
(Prerequisite: Japanese 2 or equivalent)
Instructor: Akai
Tuesdays, 1/31-4/3, 6:10-8:00 pm (10 lessons)
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, 1/31-4/5, 6:10-8:00 pm (20 lessons)
(See description for 3-A and 4-A)
JAPANESE 3-C
(meets twice a week, covers levels 3 & 4)
Instructor: Akai
Mondays & Thursdays, 1/30-4/9 (no class 2/20), 12:00-1:50 pm (20 lessons)
(See description for 3-A and 4-A)
JAPANESE 3-D
(meets twice a week, covers levels 3 & 4)
Instructor: Miyashita
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1/31-4/5, 4:00-5:50 pm (20 lessons)
(See description for 3-A and 4-A)
JAPANESE 4-A
(Prerequisite: Japanese 3 or equivalent)
Instructor: Akai
Fridays, 2/3-4/6, 6:10-8:00 pm (10 lessons)
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: Aizawa
Fridays, 2/3-4/6, 12:00-1:50 pm (10 lessons)
(See description for 4-A)
JAPANESE 5-A
(Prerequisite: Japanese 4 or equivalent)
Instructor: Miyashita
Mondays, 1/30-4/9 (no class 2/20), 6:10-8:00 pm (10 lessons)
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: Nakazawa
Mondays & Wednesdays, 1/30-4/9 (no class 2/20), 6:10-8:00 pm (20 lessons)
(See description for 5-A and 6-A)
JAPANESE 5-C
(meets twice a week, covers levels 5 & 6)
Instructor: Nakazawa
Mondays & Wednesdays, 1/30-4/9 (no class 2/20), 12:00-1:50pm (20 lessons)
(See description for 5-A and 6-A)
JAPANESE 5-D
(Prerequisite: Japanese 4 or equivalent)
Instructor: Aizawa
Tuesdays, 1/31-4/3, 4:00-5:50 pm (10 lessons)
(See description for 5-A)
JAPANESE 6-A
(Prerequisite: Japanese 5 or equivalent)
Instructor: Aizawa
Mondays, 1/30-4/9 (no class 2/20), 6:10-8:00 pm (10 lessons)
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
Thursdays, 2/2-4/5, 4:00-5:50 pm (10 lessons)
(See description for 6-A)
JAPANESE 7-A
(Prerequisite: Japanese 6 or equivalent)
Instructor: Aizawa
Tuesdays, 1/31-4/3, 6:10-8:00 pm (10 lessons)
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: Akai
Mondays & Wednesdays, 1/30-4/9 (no class 2/20), 6:10-8:00 pm (20 lessons)
(See descriptions for 7-A and 8-A)
JAPANESE 7-C
(Prerequisite: Japanese 6 or equivalent)
Instructor: Aizawa
Mondays, 1/30-4/9 (no class 2/20), 12:00-1:50pm (10 lessons)
(See descriptions for 7-A)
JAPANESE 7-D
(meets twice a week, covers levels 7 & 8)
Instructor: Miyashita
Mondays & Wednesdays, 1/30-4/9 (no class 2/20), 4:00-5:50 pm (20 lessons)
(See descriptions for 7-A and 8-A)
JAPANESE 8-A
(Prerequisite: Japanese 7 or equivalent)
Instructor: Akai
Thursdays, 2/2-4/5, 6:10-8:00 pm (10 lessons)
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
Wednesdays, 2/1-4/4, 12:00-1:50pm (10 lessons)
(See descriptions for 8-A)
JAPANESE 9-A
(Prerequisite: Japanese 8 or equivalent)
Instructor: Hama
Thursdays, 2/2-4/5, 6:10-8:00 pm (10 lessons)
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Classes after level 9 are designed to be taken repeatedly.
INTERMEDIATE SPEAKING & LISTENING A
(Prerequisite: Japanese 9 or equivalent)
Instructor: Miyashita
Wednesdays, 2/1-4/4, 6:10-8:00 pm (10 lessons)
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
Fridays, 2/3-4/6, 6:10-8:00 pm (10 lessons)
(See description for Intermediate Speaking & Listening A)
INTERMEDIATE SPEAKING & LISTENING C
(Prerequisite: Japanese 9 or equivalent)
Instructor: Miyashita
Wednesdays, 2/1-4/4, 12:00-1:50 pm (10 lessons)
(See description for Intermediate Speaking & Listening A)
JAPANESE 10-A
(Prerequisite: Int. Speaking & Listening or equivalent)
Instructor: Aizawa
Wednesdays, 2/1-4/4, 6:10-8:00 pm (10 lessons)
Reading materials include short newspaper articles and stories. Listening comprehension is improved by the use of television 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, 2/3-4/6, 12:00-1:50 pm (10 lessons)
(See description for 10-A)
JAPANESE 11-A
(Prerequisite: Japanese 10 or equivalent)
Instructor: Hama
Tuesdays, 1/31-4/3, 6:10-8:00 pm (10 lessons)
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, 2/2-4/5, 6:10-8:00 pm (10 lessons)
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
Fridays, 2/3-4/6, 6:10-8:00 pm (10 lessons)
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-A
(Prerequisite: Japanese 9 or Kanji I)
Instructor: Miyashita
Thursdays, 2/2-4/5, 6:10-8:00 pm (10 lessons)
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 II-B
(Prerequisite: Japanese 9 or Kanji I)
Instructor: Hama
Tuesdays, 1/31-4/3, 12:00-1:50 pm (10 lessons)
(See description for Kanji II-A)
KANJI III
(Prerequisite: Japanese 11 or Kanji II)
Instructor: Inkyo
Mondays, 1/30-4/9 (no class 2/20), 6:10-8:00 pm (10 lessons)
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.
経済・ビジネス: Advanced Reading & Speaking I
(Prerequisite: Level 12 or higher)
Instructor: Miyashita
Tuesdays, 1/31-4/3, 6:10-8:00 pm (10 lessons)
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.
