The course aims to provide the students with the opportunity (i) to further develop Japanese writing and reading competence, and (ii) to develop Japanese communication skills using information technology. The course introduces the students to relevant knowledge needed for dealing with Japanese word-processors, email and internet systems, and also studies the formal Japanese language focussing on reading and writing skills using these facilities. By the end of the course, successful learners will be expected to be able to:
(i) obtain further advanced knowledge/skills of reading and writing Japanese passages on various topics;
(ii) summarise Japanese articles on various topics;
(iii) produce formal Japanese passages using a Japanese word-processor; and
(iv) use Japanese email and internet systems. Assessment will be based on assignments, practical exercises and projects using information technology, and submitted by email.

Attendance (5%), Class Quizzes (30%), Tests (40%), Project (25%). Graduate students attend joint classes with undergraduates but may expect more rigorous assessment and additional assignment work, tailored to the graduate students’ interests. Graduate students may expect a final assignment rather than an exam.

Three hours per week

Permission of coordinator


No previous knowledge/skills of Japanese word-processor is required but English word-processor skills are essential.