Kokugo

Kokugo 9 (Grade 9)
This course focuses on strengthening basic skills in the Japanese language as a mother tongue. We will encourage our students to show positive participation in classes. Students will get used to Japanese through reading various introductory materials. They will achieve proficiency in reading and writing so that they may catch up with Kokugo for tenth grade entry. This course includes grammar, vocabulary building through kanji or idiomatic expression, and general knowledge about Japan and its literature.

Kokugo 10 (Grade 10)
This is an introductory course for Kokugo. This course’s purpose is to acquire basic skills for the Kokugo of high school level. Students will not only be reading various modern Japanese writings such as novels and essays, but also will be starting to learn Chinese and Japanese classics for beginners. We require students to build vocabulary, particularly through kanji practice, and verbalize their ideas in class.

Kokugo 11 (Grade 11)
This course is designed to improve overall ability in reading comprehension and self-expression. Students are supposed to have learned their basic skills to study Japanese already through Kokugo 10. They will read more modern Japanese masterpieces and famous classics of Chinese and Japanese. As the level of each material gets more difficult, a more positive and serious attitude of each student will be required.

Kokugo 12 (Grade 12)
The aim of this course is to enable our students to integrate what they have learned so far. They will read many advanced masterpieces of various cultures and values. They will be exposed to profound and complicated literary concepts to deepen their thoughts. We also encourage them to articulate their own views with proper phraseology, from different perspectives, both in writing and discussion. This is regarded as necessary preparation for studying at Keio University.