Yookoso! to Nihongo (Japanese) class. Japanese is not difficult, but is a
bit different from European languages. You will
acquire a practical command of modern Japanese
through lecture and recitation.
Instructor
Prof. Fumino Shino is a native
speaker of Japanese. She has been teaching since
1988. In addition to teaching Japanese at Nazareth
College, Ms. Shino is a Senior Lecturer at the
University of Rochester. Privately, she is an Urasenke
cha no yu instructor.
Courses Offered
Jpn
101, 102. Elementary Japanese
Beginning level work in the language. Practice in
speaking, listening, reading and writing. Beginning
training in the writing systems. Extensive use of audio
and video materials. Introduction to modern Japanese
culture. 3 credits each semester,3 hours
Jpn 312. Advanced Grammar and Stylistics
Advanced language and grammar course specializing in in-depth study of grammatical structures, stylistics and translation with extensive exercises in writing.
Jpn 103, 104. Intermediate Japanese
Continuation of Japanese 102. Lecture and recitation to help the students acquire a practical command of modern Japanese. Keigo (polite language), phone conversation, and business situations will be introduced. 3 credits each semester, 3 hours
Prof. Fumino Shino is a native
speaker of Japanese. She has been teaching since
1988. In addition to teaching Japanese at Nazareth
College, Ms. Shino is a Senior Lecturer at the
University of Rochester. Privately, she is an Urasenke
cha no yu instructor.