UWED Hosts Masterclass on Effective Methods for Learning Japanese Kanji

On November 11, 2026, the Department of Eastern Languages at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy hosted an interactive masterclass dedicated to modern and effective approaches to learning Japanese kanji characters. The event brought together first-year students from the Faculty of International Economics and Management who are studying Japanese.

As the invited expert, Asami Tsukada, a professor at Nagoya University of Economics, shared her original teaching methods and practical educational tools designed to facilitate the learning and memorization of Japanese kanji.

During the theoretical session, students explored the structure and underlying logic of kanji characters, examined their key components, and learned cognitive techniques for improving memorization. Particular attention was given to associative learning methods that help students understand and retain complex characters more effectively.

The practical session was conducted in an interactive training format. Under the expert's guidance, participants practiced the correct stroke order, learned to analyze complex kanji by breaking them down into their constituent elements, and applied visualization techniques to enhance vocabulary retention.

The masterclass provided students with an opportunity to consolidate their knowledge, acquire practical tools for independent Japanese language study, and strengthen their motivation for further learning.

The event was held in support of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) — Quality Education. It also contributed to the exchange of international best practices in language education and the further improvement of Eastern language teaching methodologies at UWED.