Course Description
Summary
In this sixth-term Japanese course, students will follow the footsteps of a prominent Japanese poet in the seventeen-century, Matsuo Basho, and learn about different regions and cuisines of Japan. As students "imaginary" travel to various regions of Japan, they will learn about historical and scenic places that are depicted in Basho’ poems and various local cuisines in the regions. Students will also watch Japanese TV shows to learn how the specialties from different regions are described.
Throughout the course, students will develop their linguistic skills, cognitive skills, and cultural understanding by discussing their understanding of various regions and cuisines in Japan. Approximately 60 new Kanji will be introduced. Class activities include oral presentations, discussions, and individual writing projects such as keeping a travel log are required. Conducted in Japanese. High-Intermediate Level.
