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Summer 2012 Classes

Koto Music Classes for All Ages REQUEST INFO

Thirty-minute koto lessons are being held once a week beginning the week of May 21, 2012. Each session will have a small number of students, typically two or three, and will be coordinated to run back-to-back on days and times that are mutually agreeable with the instructor. A few koto instruments can be made available by the instructor, and students are welcome to bring or purchase their own. Tuition for the twelve weeks of thirty-minute lessons is $130, and may be paid at the first lesson.

What is koto? See here.

Language Classes for Youth PRE-REGISTER HERE

A one-week intensive class for middle and high school students is being offered June 18-22 from 9:30 am to noon each day at the NC Japan Center. Pre-registration and payment are required by Monday, June 11, 2012. Tuition is $130.

Questions about youth language classes? Contact Ms. Natsuko Suwa (suwa@japance.com)

Youth Intensive Course: June 18-22
Starts Monday, June 18, 9:30 am to noon
Text: none, handouts will be provided.
An intensive course for those who are new to the Japanese language.

** Youth classes are for rising eighth graders and high school students.

Language Classes for Adults PRE-REGISTER HERE

Twelve-week classes for adults are being held one night a week beginning the week of May 21, 2012. Pre-registration and payment are required by Monday, May 14, 2012. All courses are taught at the NC Japan Center. Tuition for each course is $140.

Questions about adult language classes? Contact Ms. Natsuko Suwa (suwa@japance.com)

Introductory Japanese: Tuesday nights
Starts Tuesday, May 22, 7:00-9:00 pm
Text: none, handouts will be provided
A course for those who are new to the Japanese language.
Beginning Japanese I: Wednesday nights
Starts Wednesday, May 23, 7:00-9:00 pm
Text: Japanese for Busy People I (Kana)
A course for those who have completed Introductory Japanese. Please note: Knowlege of hiragana and basic Japanese language covered in the introductory class is required.
Beginning Japanese II: Thursday nights
Starts Thursday, May 24, 7:00-9:00 pm
Texts: Japanese for Busy People I (Kana) and Kanji Gakushuu Notebook 1
A course for those who have completed Beginning Japanese I and have mastered hiragana and katakana.
Beginning Japanese III: Monday nights
Starts Monday, May 21, 7:00-9:00 pm
Texts: Japanese for Busy People I (Kana) and Kanji Gakushuu Notebook 1
A course for those who have completed Beginning Japanese II and have mastered hiragana and katakana.
Beginning Japanese IV: Thursday nights
Starts Thursday, May 24, 7:00-9:00 pm
Texts: Japanese for Busy People I (Kana) and Kanji Gakushuu Notebook 2
A course for those who have completed Beginning Japanese III and have mastered hiragana and katakana.
Beginning Japanese V: Tuesday nights
Starts Tuesday, May 22, 7:00-9:00 pm
Texts: Japanese for Busy People I (Kana) and Kanji Gakushuu Notebook 2
A course for those who have completed Beginning Japanese IV and have mastered hiragana and katakana.
Intermediate Japanese: Monday nights
Starts Monday, May 21, 7:00-9:00 pm
Text: Bunka Shokyuu I
A course for those who have completed the Beginning Japanese series of courses.


About us People Services News & Events Blog Courses & Programs Resources 日本語 Directions Interactive map Driving directions Spring Hill House	NCSU > OIA > NC Japan Center > Courses & Programs > Summer 2012 Classes Summer 2012 Classes Koto Music Classes for All Ages REQUEST INFO Thirty-minute koto lessons are being held once a week beginning the week of May 21, 2012. Each session will have a small number of students, typically two or three, and will be coordinated to run back-to-back on days and times that are mutually agreeable with the instructor. A few koto instruments can be made available by the instructor, and students are welcome to bring or purchase their own. Tuition for the twelve weeks of thirty-minute lessons is $130, and may be paid at the first lesson. What is koto? See here. Language Classes for Youth PRE-REGISTER HERE A one-week intensive class for middle and high school students is being offered June 18-22 from 9:30 am to noon each day at the NC Japan Center. Pre-registration and payment are required by Monday, June 11, 2012. Tuition is $130. Questions about youth language classes? Contact Ms. Natsuko Suwa (suwa@japance.com) Youth Intensive Course: June 18-22 Starts Monday, June 18, 9:30 am to noon Text: none, handouts will be provided. An intensive course for those who are new to the Japanese language. Youth classes are for rising eighth graders and high school students. Language Classes for Adults PRE-REGISTER HERE Twelve-week classes for adults are being held one night a week beginning the week of May 21, 2012. Pre-registration and payment are required by Monday, May 14, 2012. All courses are taught at the NC Japan Center. Tuition for each course is $140. Questions about adult language classes? Contact Ms. Natsuko Suwa (suwa@japance.com) Introductory Japanese: Tuesday nights Starts Tuesday, May 22, 7:00-9:00 pm Text: none, handouts will be provided A course for those who are new to the Japanese language. Beginning Japanese I: Wednesday nights** Starts Wednesday, May 23, 7:00-9:00 pm Text: Japanese for Busy People I (Kana) A course for those who have completed Introductory Japanese. Please note: Knowlege of hiragana and basic Japanese language covered in the introductory class is required. Beginning Japanese II: Thursday nights Starts Thursday, May 24, 7:00-9:00 pm Texts: Japanese for Busy People I (Kana) and Kanji Gakushuu Notebook 1 A course for those who have completed Beginning Japanese I and have mastered hiragana and katakana. Beginning Japanese III: Monday nights Starts Monday, May 21, 7:00-9:00 pm Texts: Japanese for Busy People I (Kana) and Kanji Gakushuu Notebook 1 A course for those who have completed Beginning Japanese II and have mastered hiragana and katakana. Beginning Japanese IV: Thursday nights Starts Thursday, May 24, 7:00-9:00 pm Texts: Japanese for Busy People I (Kana) and Kanji Gakushuu Notebook 2 A course for those who have completed Beginning Japanese III and have mastered hiragana and katakana. Beginning Japanese V: Tuesday nights Starts Tuesday, May 22, 7:00-9:00 pm Texts: Japanese for Busy People I (Kana) and Kanji Gakushuu Notebook 2 A course for those who have completed Beginning Japanese IV and have mastered hiragana and katakana. Intermediate Japanese: Monday nights Starts Monday, May 21, 7:00-9:00 pm Text: Bunka Shokyuu I A course for those who have completed the Beginning Japanese series of courses.