Course Title: Kanji and News Media: Reading & Listening (Intermediate) (5 Weeks)

¥21,999

Course Code: JSL204-S

Course Period: 2025/7/5-8/2

Day: Sat

Time: 11:00-12:50

Hours: 10

Sessions: 5

Instructional Language: Japanese

English Proficiency Level: Any Level

Location: Online (Zoom)

Course Description: This course uses real news materials to expand kanji-focused vocabulary while providing insights into the background of Japanese news and media. Through carefully selected news articles, students will deepen their vocabulary and develop the ability to grasp key points quickly and accurately. Additionally, by expressing their thoughts and engaging in discussions on news topics, students will enhance their conversational skills with greater confidence.

Learning Objectives: • Expand vocabulary by focusing on kanji-based words • Improve reading and listening comprehension skills • Develop a deeper understanding of Japanese news and media

Who should take this course: This course is designed for learners with an intermediate or higher level of Japanese who wish to strengthen their kanji skills, improve their reading and listening comprehension, and deepen their understanding of Japan through news and media.

Textbook: TBD – Handouts

Instructor: Aki Matsukura

Instructor Biography: Aki Matsukura graduated from the First Department of Literature at Waseda University. After working for a publishing company specializing in educational materials for 9 years, she started teaching Japanese in 2002. She is currently teaching classes at various Japanese language institutions and universities.