The course aims to provide a systematic treatment of modern Japanese grammar for intermediate students of the language. Lectures will include regular exercises, with the objective of consolidating and extending students’ grammatical knowledge and proficiency. Some theoretical aspects of Japanese grammar in spoken discourse will also be discussed.

(i) Have good knowledge of the system of the Japanese language.

(ii) Be able to produce and comprehend various types of Japanese sentences/ expressions.

(iii) Be able to discuss basic issues of Japanese grammar; and

(iv) Have good self-study skills for further study of Japanese.

In-class quizzes (40%) written tests (55%) and class performance (5%) for undergraduate students; In-class quizzes (30%) written tests (45%) and essay (25%) for postgraduate students

Successful completion of Written Japanese B (JPNS1015) and Spoken Japanese 4 (JPNS2013) is required to enroll in this course. Students may be exempted from this prerequisite if they have passed the required level in the center placement test, or have been permitted by the course director. Those who have completed the Year-in-Japan program or those who are eligible for admission to third-year level Japanese language courses are not permitted to enroll in the course.

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