This unit follows on from JAPN2406 Japanese 6. It expands students' linguistic skills in Japanese and their cultural literacy; develops academic interest in contemporary social and cultural issues in Japan; and equips students with effective expressions and communication techniques via the high level linguistic structures and vocabulary used in contemporary Japanese spoken and written discourses. <br/><br/>Students further develop their skills in (1) speaking and listening, by means of a research project presentation, discussion, and academic registers in spoken language; and (2) reading and writing, by means of essay-writing in academic format, critical reading of Japanese newspaper and... -- Course Website
Instructor: Assistant Professor Tomoko Nakamatsu
Prerequisites: JAPN2406 Japanese 6 or JAPN2206 Japanese Advanced II