The Japan Society is happy to offer a new course for learning Japanese and Japanese culture through Japanese pop culture.  This class is targeted on students who have passed JLPT N4 or equivalent.  The popular Anime and Manga 「Gake no ue no Ponyo」(「崖の上のポニョ」), 「Bleach」(「ブリーチ」)and 「Kimi ni Todoke」(「君に届け」) are the selected teaching materials for this course.  The vocabulary and grammatical structures expressed in the materials will be presented and practiced.  Listening comprehension will be reinforced using the audio/visual materials.  The demeanor/behavior of the characters, the content of their conversation and its context in Anime and Manga will be discussed in the class to help you understand unique aspects of Japanese culture.

Date & Time:
Mondays, 9/12 - 12/5/2011  6:00 - 8:00 PM
No class on 11/21

Location:
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP
600 Hansen Way
Palo Alto, CA 94304 (map)

Teacher: Ms.Miwako Datum

Textbook: Materials will be provided by teacher. Teaching materials and lessons covered may vary slightly from class to class.

Japanese through Anime/Manga/J-Pop is designed for those who have passed JLPT N4 level or equivalent.

If you are not already a member please read about our individual membership!

By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the Japan Society of Northern California’s Class Policies.