Japanese for Communication V
LAJA-40012
Covering textbook chapters 9-16. This course includes a review of previously learned kanji and introduces new ones. Emphasis is placed on the skills needed to provide reasons, modify nouns, express potentiality, convey obligation, and articulate emotional and volitional expressions. The course explores practical topics such as welcoming a new employee, engaging in office conversations, and participating in classes.
Course Information
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Textbooks:
Japanese for Busy People II / Revised 4th
by Association for Japanese Language Teaching
ISBN / ASIN: 9781568366272
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 6/30/2025
- 1st no meeting date: 7/3/2025
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:10 p.m. |
| 7/10/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:10 p.m. |
| 7/17/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:10 p.m. |
| 7/24/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:10 p.m. |
| 7/31/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:10 p.m. |
| 8/7/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:10 p.m. |
| 8/14/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:10 p.m. |
| 8/21/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:10 p.m. |
| 8/28/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:10 p.m. |
| 9/4/2025 | Thu | 6:30 p.m. | 9:10 p.m. |
Instructor:
Yoko Kimizuka
English and Japanese languages. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in English literature in Japan and
a Master’s degree in TESOL, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, from San Francisco
State University. She is certified to work as a national tour guide in Japan and has worked as a
volunteer docent in San Diego. She firmly believes that learning foreign languages helps broaden
our horizons and makes our lives more enjoyable. She is happy to be creative to help all students
benefit from her lessons and learn more about Japanese language and culture. In her free time she
enjoys origami, zumba, and arranging flowers from the garden.
