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Japanese 3-4 (P) (2163, 2164)


Grade Range:
 7–12
 Prerequisites:
 Japanese 1-2 with a grade of C or higher; recommendation of teacher
 Course duration:
 One year
Subject area in which graduation credit will be given:
 World Language
 UC subject area satisfied:
 e - Language Other than English
Course Description:
 This functions-based course is designed for students who have successfully completed Japanese 1-2. It is a continuation of the introductory course and is intended to consolidate students’ listening and speaking skills at the mid-novice level, with bridging opportunities to high novice. Reading receives increased attention, although the primary emphasis remains the development of oral-language proficiency. Programmed instruction and technology, under the direction of the Japanese teacher, may be used to facilitate instruction and language practice. The course is not designed for students who are fluent or nearly fluent in Japanese as evidenced by an informal primary language assessment or other language assessments. It is recommended that fluent or nearly fluent students enroll in a higher-level Japanese course if offered.

State Course Code(s):
 9131 - World Languages II
Basic Texts and Teaching Guides:
 Peterson, Adventures in Japanese, Level 2, Cheng & Tsui, 2004.
Student Workbook and set of 5 audio CDs