Japanese 2 continues in the same vein as level 1. After acquiring skill in writing the Hiragana and Katakana syllabaries (mainly in level 1), students concentrate on the Kanji in level 2. The listening and speaking skills are developed at a higher level. Grammatically, in addition to continuation of the grammar of level 1, there is an introduction to phrases characteristic of hierarchical levels of social relationships. Students will learn to express degrees of polite speech. Compound verbs are included. Cultural emphasis in the course will be on modern post-World War II in Japan.
