[Online] Japanese Language Workshop: Kanji Fundamentals

• • Part 1: General Introduction: Wednesday, January 15^th 7:30 – 8:40pm CST
  • Part 2: Understanding Radicals: Wednesday, January 22nd  7:30 – 8:40pm CST
  • Part 3: Practicing Kanji : Wednesday, January 29^th 7:30 – 8:40pm CST

Cost

Member: $85

Non-Member: $100

Kanji Fundamentals

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. 

Objectives:

1. 1. 🖌Learn the basics of Kanji structure, radicals, and the “on – kun” readings.
   2. 🖌Learn how to look them up on Kanji dictionaries 
   3. 🖌Become familiar with some of the most essential Kanji radicals(bushuu). 
   4. 🖌Practice writing some basic Kanjis.
   5. 🖌Develop a repertoire of Kanji learning strategies.

Click Here to Register for Kanji Fundamentals

Instructor

Part 1

Ikuko Fujiwara
ikuko@jasdfw.org

Her academic and professional background is in TESOL and Composition which began with earning a Master’s degree in TESOL from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Her career has been devoted to instruction and supporting student success while promoting diversity and inclusion in educational spaces. She has experience teaching Japanese, ESOL, and college composition at various colleges in the United States. She is committed to creating inclusive and meaningful learning spaces where people engage in cross-cultural/intercultural understanding and learn to use language in empowering ways.

Part 2 & Part 3

Keiko Yokoyama
Keiko’s 20+ years of professional experience include teaching a variety of subjects at a Japanese school, providing one-on-one English language support to Japanese students to succeed in their local school learning, and tutoring non-native Japanese students in the Japanese language. Her dedication and attentive support to each student represents the fulfillment of the mission of language education in an increasingly globalized world, while serving the community as a bridge for cross-cultural communication.

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.