Japanese 2B

About This Course

This course is the second in a two-course sequence for second-year Japanese. Lessons provide meaningful contexts to practice and expand interpersonal communication skills, including asking permission and discussing past experiences, with emphasis on action and descriptive vocabulary. Cultural content addresses historical and political aspects of Japan. Kanji instruction continues from the first course, with students now using Kanji within sentences. Course materials use Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji with phonetic guides. Students must read and write Hiragana and Katakana without reliance on Romaji (English script). Audio and video materials featuring native Japanese speakers support interpersonal and interpretive fluency. Students will use online resources, a microphone or webcam capable of recording audio, and the Brightspace Video Notes tool to record and submit performance-based assignments. This course targets the Novice Level of the MI World Language Standards and Benchmarks.