[Online] Japanese Language Workshop: Kanji Fundamentals

Cost

Member: $85

Non-Member: $100

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Kanji Fundamentals

Schedule: Tuesdays, January 13 – January 27th,  7:30 PM – 8:40 PM (CST) (3 sessions)
Instructor: Yurika Izumi

With over 50, 000 characters out there, learning Kanji feels daunting. But we’re here to break it down for you! In this three-part series workshop, we will start from square one, the basics of Kanji: its history, different types, radicals and reading systems. We will also discuss Joyokanji (regular-use kanji) and commonly used radicals as we explore and practice effective learning strategies. Plus, we will point you toward helpful online and offline resources. By the end of the workshop, you will see that learning Kanji is manageable and interesting! Though not required, knowledge of Hiragana will be helpful to fully grasp the lessons. 

• Part 1: General Introduction
• Part 2: Understanding Radicals
• Part 3: Practicing Kanji 

Objectives:

Learn how to look them up on Kanji dictionaries 

Become familiar with some of the most essential Kanji radicals(bushuu). 

Practice writing some basic Kanjis.

Develop a repertoire of Kanji learning strategies.

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Instructor

Yurika Izumi, an Osaka native, found her passion in language education during her study abroad at Sacramento State University, where she spent most of her time volunteering in Japanese classes. After earning her bachelor’s degree in Japanese language education in Japan, she returned to the United States to earn her master’s degree in linguistics, focusing on language education. She has since dedicated herself to teaching Japanese at universities for over 10 years. She aims to motivate students to further explore Japanese language and culture by providing real-world scenarios to make learning more relevant to students’ lives

This workshop will be conducted via Zoom. Attendees must have a device with audio and video capabilities, as well as an internet connection. The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth reserves the right to cancel the workshop if it does not meet the minimum attendance number. Please contact us at ikuko@jasdfw.org if you have questions about this workshop and language classes.