Japanese Advanced Language & Culture

          Module 1: Japanese Script and Pronunciation

Section 1: Introduction to Hiragana  
- Lesson 1: Hiragana Chart Overview  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Hiragana Chart Overview  
- Lesson 2: Hiragana Pronunciation Practice  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Hiragana Pronunciation Practice

Section 2: Introduction to Katakana  
- Lesson 1: Katakana Chart Overview  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Katakana Chart Overview  
- Lesson 2: Katakana Pronunciation Practice  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Katakana Pronunciation Practice

Section 3: Basic Kanji Concepts  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Kanji Radicals  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Introduction to Kanji Radicals  
- Lesson 2: Recognizing Common Kanji  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Recognizing Common Kanji

Section 4: Pronunciation and Intonation Fundamentals  
- Lesson 1: Basic Pitch Accent  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Basic Pitch Accent  
- Lesson 2: Speaking Drills Practice  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Speaking Drills Practice

Section 5: Writing Fundamentals  
- Lesson 1: Stroke Order and Calligraphy Basics  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Stroke Order and Calligraphy Basics  
- Lesson 2: Writing Practice Sessions  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Writing Practice Sessions


Module 2: Grammar and Sentence Structure Essentials

Section 1: Basic Sentence Construction  
- Lesson 1: Simple Sentences and Word Order  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Simple Sentences and Word Order  
- Lesson 2: Essential Particles  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Essential Particles

Section 2: Noun and Pronoun Usage  
- Lesson 1: Basic Noun Forms  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Basic Noun Forms  
- Lesson 2: Pronouns and Possessives  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Pronouns and Possessives

Section 3: Verbs and Conjugation Basics  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Verb Groups  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Introduction to Verb Groups  
- Lesson 2: Present Tense Conjugation  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Present Tense Conjugation

Section 4: Adjectives and Descriptive Phrases  
- Lesson 1: I-Adjectives and Na-Adjectives  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 I-Adjectives and Na-Adjectives  
- Lesson 2: Describing Objects and People  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Describing Objects and People

Section 5: Question Formation and Negation  
- Lesson 1: Forming Basic Questions  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Forming Basic Questions  
- Lesson 2: Expressing Negation in Sentences  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Expressing Negation in Sentences


Module 3: Vocabulary Building and Daily Communication

Section 1: Common Greetings and Expressions  
- Lesson 1: Basic Greetings  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Basic Greetings  
- Lesson 2: Polite Expressions  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Polite Expressions

Section 2: Everyday Vocabulary: Family and Friends  
- Lesson 1: Family Terms  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Family Terms  
- Lesson 2: Friendship and Social Interaction  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Friendship and Social Interaction

Section 3: Everyday Vocabulary: Food and Meals  
- Lesson 1: Food Items and Dining Language  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Food Items and Dining Language  
- Lesson 2: Ordering in Restaurants  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Ordering in Restaurants

Section 4: Everyday Vocabulary: Transportation and Directions  
- Lesson 1: Modes of Transport  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Modes of Transport  
- Lesson 2: Asking for Directions  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Asking for Directions

Section 5: Everyday Vocabulary: Time and Weather  
- Lesson 1: Days, Months, and Seasons  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Days, Months, and Seasons  
- Lesson 2: Weather Descriptions  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Weather Descriptions


Module 4: Cultural Insights and Contextual Learning

Section 1: Introduction to Japanese Culture  
- Lesson 1: Overview of Japanese Traditions  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Overview of Japanese Traditions  
- Lesson 2: Significance of Social Etiquette  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Significance of Social Etiquette

Section 2: Traditional Arts and Practices  
- Lesson 1: Tea Ceremony and Ikebana Basics  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Tea Ceremony and Ikebana Basics  
- Lesson 2: Basics of Calligraphy and Pottery  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Basics of Calligraphy and Pottery

Section 3: Modern Japanese Media and Pop Culture  
- Lesson 1: Anime and Manga Influence  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Anime and Manga Influence  
- Lesson 2: Contemporary Music and Film Trends  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Contemporary Music and Film Trends

Section 4: Historical Perspectives  
- Lesson 1: Key Historical Periods in Japan  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Key Historical Periods in Japan  
- Lesson 2: History’s Influence on Language and Culture  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 History’s Influence on Language and Culture

Section 5: Cultural Communication Practices  
- Lesson 1: Honorifics and Formal Speech  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Honorifics and Formal Speech  
- Lesson 2: Social Norms and Non-Verbal Cues  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Social Norms and Non-Verbal Cues


Module 5: Practical Application and Media Analysis

Section 1: Listening and Comprehension Skills  
- Lesson 1: Listening to Native Speaker Dialogues  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Listening to Native Speaker Dialogues  
- Lesson 2: Comprehension Exercises with Audio Clips  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Comprehension Exercises with Audio Clips

Section 2: Reading Basic Texts and Media  
- Lesson 1: Reading Short Stories in Japanese  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Reading Short Stories in Japanese  
- Lesson 2: Analyzing Simple News Articles  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Analyzing Simple News Articles

Section 3: Discussion and Dialogue Practice  
- Lesson 1: Role-Playing Everyday Conversations  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Role-Playing Everyday Conversations  
- Lesson 2: Group Dialogue and Peer Feedback  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Group Dialogue and Peer Feedback

Section 4: Media and Pop Culture Analysis  
- Lesson 1: Analyzing Film and Music  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Analyzing Film and Music  
- Lesson 2: Comparing Classical and Modern Media  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Comparing Classical and Modern Media

Section 5: Integrative Review and Project Work  
- Lesson 1: Synthesis of Language and Cultural Essentials  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Synthesis of Language and Cultural Essentials  
- Lesson 2: Student Presentations and Feedback Sessions  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Student Presentations and Feedback Sessions