Japanese 3 will utilize writing skills in Hiragana and Katakana, while further expanding students’ knowledge of Kanji. Writing and reading skills as well as short compositions will be emphasized. Listening, reading and speaking skill activities will be increased. Students will be introduced to the grammatical aspects of “Keigo” (polite speech form), particularly as related to verb usage. Other grammar will be presented such as causative verbs, particles used for sentence clauses, conjunctions, and various counters used in the Japanese language. Culture will continue to be emphasized using practical scenarios that one would encounter while living in or visiting Japan.
