For university entrance requirements, this counts as an “academic course”

Recommended: Japanese 11

This course focuses on bringing together everything learned in the previous courses in a way that the students can naturally use the language in authentic ways.  Some more advanced grammar structures, idioms, and kanji will be introduced. This course will include some more extended writings and readings. Students will expand on their ability to read for meaning and comprehension, rather than just looking for key points and literal translations. Stories and other activities are used to introduce and discuss Japan and Japanese culture. Activities vary each year, but generally include Japanese food, origami, calligraphy, and anime.