University Japanese (First Book)

Author: Cai Quansheng
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Publish Date: 1997-07-01
Features: This book is part of the University Japanese Comprehensive Course series, suitable for the second semester of the first year or the first semester of the second year. It includes approximately 64 sentence patterns and a vocabulary of 1,057 words. The book consists of ten lessons, each structured as follows: text, new words, explanations, reading materials, and exercises. These components are interrelated and complementary, forming a cohesive whole. The text includes stories, folk tales, expository writings, etc. Each lesson is a narrative, with equal emphasis on each. The vocabulary lists the new words introduced in each lesson in the following format: word—pronunciation—tone—part of speech—Chinese definition. Explanations provide clear and easy-to-understand descriptions of the grammar, sentence patterns, and idioms covered in the lesson, with all example sentences accompanied by translations. The reading materials feature two articles related to the lesson content, each accompanied by a vocabulary list formatted similarly to the one in the text. Exercises are divided into three parts, following the order of the text and the two reading materials, with a focus on the text. This is primarily to ensure that students grasp the key points of each lesson while also enabling them to self-assess their understanding of the content and mastery of vocabulary. An appendix at the end of the book includes a comprehensive grammar chart, a vocabulary list, and a list of major reference materials.