Journey to Japan
In this self-paced class, students will learn about Japanese culture, food, etiquette, and traditions. This is an asynchronous class with no live meetings.
Linda Lu
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4.9
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What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Each week students will view the video lesson posted in the classroom. After viewing the video, students will take the comprehension quiz by using the link posted in the classroom. Kahoot is used for this purpose. Visit the website to learn more about how it works: kahoot.com. After viewing the video and taking the quiz, students will participate in the discussion board. Each week, a discussion question will be posted in the classroom that is related to the weekly topic. Students can participate in the discussion with the students and teacher.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Do you want to learn more about Japanese culture? Are you interested in traveling to Japan? Take the time to learn more about the culture, food, traditions, and etiquette before you go. **This is a self-paced class. There are no live meetings. I offer a live section of Journey to Japan that is an ongoing club in a separate listing. I decided to make a flex version of the class for students who are interested, but not able to attend the live meetings. This format works well if you learner prefers to work independently or is uncomfortable with live video chat. ** This self-paced class is taught with pre-recorded videos, Kahoot, and online discussions on the Outschool Classroom message board the teacher. Each week students will: - view the recorded lesson - take a quiz using the link posted in the classroom from Kahoot to check their comprehension - participate in the online discussions in the Outschool Classroom with classmates and the teacher - view optional bonus videos from freely available sources related to the content in class Research for this course is based on my experiences living and working in Japan for two years. I also collaborate with friends of mine who are Japanese who still live in Japan when deciding on content to teach in this course. I think the best way to learn about different cultures is to communicate directly with people who are part of these cultures. All materials and information in this course comes from Japanese individuals and from people who have spent time properly researching Japanese culture, history, and traditions. Class Schedule Week 1 Japanese Etiquette: Dos and Don'ts for Travelers in Japan Do take off your shoes when asked. Don't blow your nose in public. Learn more dos and don'ts that all travelers should know before booking a trip to Japan. Week 2 Popular Japanese Foods: An Overview Sushi, ramen, matcha, mochi, and more! Find out more about popular foods from Japan. Week 3 Anime, Cosplay, & Manga What is anime and manga? How did it become popular worldwide? What is cosplay? Learn all this and more. Week 4 Tokyo Let's explore the capital city of Japan from the skyscrapers and shopping centers to temples and Mount Fuji. Week 5 Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto Discover things to do from Osaka Castle and Mount Rokko to breath-taking temples, shrines, and Japanese tea ceremonies. Week 6 How to Plan a Trip to Japan Learn how to plan your dream vacation to Japan! ***Please note: This is a self-paced schedule class. There are no schedule live video chats. Students will complete view the recorded lesson, take online quizzes from the website Kahoot using the link posted in Outschool Classroom, and participate in online discussions in the Outschool Classroom discussion board at their own pace by the end of the week. This course format works well if your learner prefers independent work or is uncomfortable with live video chat.***
Learning Goals
Students will gain a deeper understanding of Japanese culture.
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Japanese Etiquette: Dos and Don'ts for Travelers in Japan
This lesson is all about etiquette that travelers should know before arriving in Japan, For example, do take off your shoes when asked. Also, don't blow your nose in public. Learn more dos and don'ts that all travelers should know before booking a trip to Japan. Lesson 2:
Popular Japanese Foods: An Overview
This lesson is about sushi, ramen, matcha, mochi, and other popular foods to try in Japan. Lesson 3:
Anime, Cosplay, & Manga
This lesson is about anime, cosplay, and manga. We will learn what each of these things are, how they came to be, and why they become popular worldwide. Lesson 4:
Tokyo
Let's explore the capital city of Japan from the skyscrapers and shopping centers to temples and Mount Fuji. Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of North Carolina Wilmington
While researching content for this class, I make an effort to collaborate with friends of mine who are Japanese. I look for sources that are written by people from Japan and/or who are well-qualified to speak about the topic. I lived and worked in Japan for two years. My intention is to share what I have learned about Japan with students in a way that is respectful of Japanese culture and traditions.
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Self-Paced Course
$10
weekly or $60 for all content6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
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Ages: 10-14
