Asian Studies 352 - Pre-Advanced Japanese Interpersonal Communication I
Pre-Adv Japanese Comm. I
Fall
2026
01
4.00
Jinhwa Chang
MWF 09:00AM-10:15AM
Mount Holyoke College
131662
jinhwachang@mtholyoke.edu
This course is designed to intensively develop the speaking and listening skills necessary for daily life as students advance toward higher-level Japanese proficiency. Students engage in a variety of oral practice activities organized by situation and communicative function, working individually, in pairs, in groups, and in virtual settings. The course aims to refine pronunciation and intonation while cultivating conversational skills that foster positive interpersonal relationships. Course materials will come from textbook dialogues, podcasts, films, and audiobooks.
Prereq: ASIAN-223 or equivalent.
The course is conducted primarily in Japanese.