Masa Takahashi
Senior Lecturer in Japanese
- Office
- FIC Freeman LF01D
- Tel
- (802) 443-3251
- mtakahas@middlebury.edu
- Office Hours
- Spring 2024: Tuesday and Wednesday 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Courses Taught
JAPN 0101
First-Year Japanese
Course Description
First-Year Japanese
This course is an introduction to the modern Japanese language aimed at acquisition of the four basic skills speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. The emphasis is on thorough mastery of the basic structures of Japanese through intensive oral-aural practice and extensive use of audiovisual materials. The two kana syllabaries and kanji (characters) will be introduced toward the goals of developing reading skills and reinforcing grammar and vocabulary acquisition. 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. drill
Terms Taught
Requirements
JAPN 0102
First-Year Japanese
Course Description
First-Year Japanese
This course is an intensive continuation of JAPN 0101. This course is required for those students wishing to take JAPN 0103 in the Spring. (JAPN 0101)
Terms Taught
Requirements
JAPN 0103
Upcoming
First-Year Japanese
Course Description
First-Year Japanese
This course is a continuation of the fall and winter terms with the introduction of more advanced grammatical structures, vocabulary, and characters. The continuing emphasis of the beginning Japanese course will be upon acquisition of well-balanced language skills based on an understanding of the actual use of the language in the Japanese sociocultural context. (JAPN 0101, JAPN 0102) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. drill
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Requirements
JAPN 0201
Second-Year Japanese
Course Description
Second-Year Japanese
The goals of the intermediate course are to develop the ability to understand conversational Japanese at natural speed, to express oneself accurately and smoothly in various situations, to read nontechnical materials at reasonable speed with the use of the dictionary, and to express oneself in writing with relative ease. Understanding of Japanese culture will be broadened and deepened through mastery of the course materials. (JAPN 0103 or equivalent) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. drill
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Requirements
JAPN 0202
Upcoming
Second-Year Japanese
Course Description
Second-Year Japanese
This course is a continuation of JAPN 0201. (JAPN 0201 or equivalent) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. drill
Terms Taught
Requirements
JAPN 0500
Current
Upcoming
Independent Project
Course Description
Qualified students may be permitted to undertake a special project in reading and research under the direction of a member of the department. Students should seek an advisor and submit a proposal to the department well in advance of registration for the term in which the work is to be undertaken.
Terms Taught