New Century Japanese Course (for self-study at Second Foreign Language Department)

Author: Shigeko Mizutani
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: The New Century Japanese Course is a meticulously crafted second-language and self-study Japanese textbook developed in collaboration by the China Foreign Languages Press, () Shogakukan Japan, and renowned Japanese language education experts from the Department of Foreign Languages at Tsinghua University. It was specifically designed to meet the needs of Japanese language teaching in the new century. The book contains approximately 2,000 words, divided into three levels. There are about 1,300 words in the texts and dialogues, representing the first level; new words in the exercises constitute the second level, totaling about 360 words. The related vocabulary listed in the word banks are all commonly used Japanese words that share the same form, meaning, or near-meaning as Chinese words, and have the same pronunciation as the example words, numbering about 270. In addition to adhering to the principle of combining knowledge, interest, and practicality in its content, the course also pursues a relaxed and lively style in its design. For example, larger fonts are used in the texts and dialogues; engaging illustrations are included to complement the content; and the page layout incorporates ample white space. Through these methods, the course aims to reduce students' psychological burden, regulate classroom atmosphere, enhance both students' and teachers' enjoyment, and make learning a fun and enjoyable experience.