EALC 424 : Advanced Japanese IV
This is an upper-level course designed to further develop students’ advanced Japanese language skills, including speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. The course emphasizes practical communication and near-native proficiency through authentic materials and projects. The linked student website for Spring 2025 showcases their self-introductions, class learnings, language experiences, and portfolios.
For more detailed insights and examples of student work, please check out the website here:
EALC121 & 221: Extensive Reading in Japanese I and II
These courses aim at developing reading skills in Japanese through short stories written for learners of Japanese and authentic materials written for native speakers. The main purpose of these courses is to find the joy of reading Japanese stories without translation. The book collection for this course includes fairy tales, manga, contemporary novels, biographies, and many more. In addition to reading lab, students engage in a variety of activities, such as shadowing, group discussion, book reports, and presentations of their own creative works to enhance their learning experiences.
Some Student Projects
2018 Spring Semester