Blog assignment #5 by Mon Sep 30

 こんにちは！

This is another Japanese video watching blog!

• Find a Japan-related video online (YouTube etc.) and write your brief comment, thoughts, and/or opinion in English.   

The video can be Japanese song(s), Japanese YouTuber's show, (part of) a Japanese film (or TV show, anime episode, etc), a travel vlog in Japan, a documentary on Japan (history, culture, people, nature, etc.). Try to find one in Japanese language with (or without) subtitles so that you get as much Japanese exposure as possible. One of the main goals of this assignment is for you to familiarize yourself with Japanese sounds, rhythm, intonation, cultural gestures, and mannerisms, rather than comprehending the meaning. The other goal, of course, is for you to explore things Japanese. So, have fun exploring!

Blog assignment #4 by Mon, Sep 23

 For this blog post, please do the following.

1. If you have not done so already, go ahead and decorate your blog site by changing the layout, color arrangement, etc. Feel free to change your blog title, too. Try to be creative and make your blog site appealing to visitors. For your reference, be encouraged to visit some of the blog sites in other Japanese courses (links are on the right-hand side column in the class blog).

2. Leave a comment to your classmates' blog posts (at least three). Try to avoid posts that already have multiple comments.

3. [Optional] Post a new entry on your blog. Free topic. 

Blog assignment #3 by Mon Sep 16

For this blog post, please introduce yourself in Japanese (using hiragana except for your name). Please make sure to include the following information at least. 

1. Your last name (You can use English, but feel free to try katakana.)

2. Your hometown

3. Your school ("student at [name of your school]")

4. Year in school

5. Your major (If undecided, "mada wakarimasen")

6. Things you like to do (optional)

Blog assignment #2 by Mon 9/9

こんにちは！

For this blog assignment, please do the following.

• Find a Japan-related video online (YouTube etc.) and write your brief comment, thoughts, and/or opinion in English.   

The video can be Japanese song(s), Japanese YouTuber's show, (part of) a Japanese film (or TV show, anime episode, etc), a travel vlog in Japan, a documentary on Japan (history, culture, people, nature, etc.). Try to find one in Japanese language with (or without) subtitles so that you get as much Japanese exposure as possible. One of the main goals of this assignment is for you to familiarize yourself with Japanese sounds, rhythm, intonation, cultural gestures, and mannerisms, rather than comprehending the meaning. The other goal, of course, is for you to explore things Japanese. So, have fun exploring!