Discussion topic: Japanese Valentine’s Day.
In Lesson 14, we are learning about the Japanese custom/perspectives of gift giving through the "giving-receiving" grammar structure. Do you remember the 102 class discussion on the Japanese Valentine’s Day? If you do not remember about the class discussion, you can read and learn about the Japanese Valentine’s day at http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/explore/calendar/february/valentine.html
Post your opinion on the following discussion questions in ENGLISH:
- What do you think about Japanese Valentine’s Day (e.g., ギリチョコ、ほんめいチョコ、ともチョコ、White Day)?
- Some people point out that the Japanese exchange gifts on so many occasions not because they wish to express gratitude or friendliness to others but simply because they are being unconsciously manipulated by the propaganda put out by those in the gift business, who actually create reasons for giving such gifts, such as major department store (e.g., Valentine’s Day and White Day). What do you think about this observation?
- If you were in Japan as a US international student, how would you like to participate in the Japanese Valentine’s Day?
Blog 3 Part 2 (Due 1pm on Friday, 2/26): Post your comments in ENGLISH.
Let's have an open discussion!
Go to JAPN102 (http://uwrfnihongo102.blogspot.com/ ) and /or JAPN202 ( http://uwrfnihongo202.blogspot.com/ ) class blog, and respond to at least 2 people's blog discussion (ONE by a Japanese people and ONE by a US student).
This is a great opportunity for JAPN 202 students to mingle with your こうはい students in JAPN 102.
You can also see how far you came along with your Japanese study after taking 3 semesters of Japanese classes at UWRF, how much/well you can write in Japanese (e.g., kanji, use of various complex grammar structures).
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