Japanese Language and Culture through Media

Catalog description

This course introduces multiple genres and text types that commonly appear in Japanese TV shows, music, animations, news, advertisements, and social media. Learners examine various writing and speaking styles that are used in particular situations or contexts and discuss why such specific styles are chosen by native Japanese speakers. In addition to practicing various writing and speech styles, students learn intermediate and advanced level vocabulary, grammar and kanji to incorporate in their assignments and projects.