Department of Japanese Studies, School of Modern Languages and Cultures HKU

This course aims to enhance students’ previously acquired Japanese language skills through various activities and tasks, assignments and exercises. In addition to providing further training in accurate pronunciation and intonation, the course will concentrate on improving students’ speaking and writing skills. Using various pedagogical approaches, students will be introduced to the characteristics of written and spoken Japanese, as well as given instruction in how to master different means of expression, and in how to present their ideas verbally and in writing.

Elective Course
JAPN2061	Japanese for effective communication	6 credits

This course aims to enhance students’ previously acquired Japanese language skills through various activities and tasks, assignments and exercises. In addition to providing further training in accurate pronunciation and intonation, the course will concentrate on improving students’ speaking and writing skills. Using various pedagogical approaches, students will be introduced to the characteristics of written and spoken Japanese, as well as given instruction in how to master different means of expression, and in how to present their ideas verbally and in writing.

Co-requisite: JAPN2099 Japanese language II (Part 2)
Assessment: 100% coursework
(Offered in 2020/2021, 2nd semester)