This course is the second half of EAS220Y1 and designed for those who have completed three semesters of introductory-level Japanese courses at a post-secondary institution. Reference levels: N4-N5 of the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) or A1.2 of CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). This course aims to further develop your basic knowledge and skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Japanese, as well as to provide relevant cultural information. By the end of this course, you should expect to be able to communicate at the level of N4 of JLPT, A2 of CEFR, or Intermediate Low of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).