JAPN 101 - Elementary Japanese I

(HUMD, GEIR, GEEL, [M])

Beginning language course focusing on the study of Japanese language and culture. Students begin to develop the ability to communicate in Japanese through the consideration of cultural themes, language functions and authentic situations as they acquire the structures and lexicon to work with written language, conversation, and composition. No prior knowledge of Japanese is required. Four hours each week.

4 semester hours

Course Outcomes:

Communicate in the target language at an elementary level in the skill areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Apply linguistic structures supporting communication at the elementary level of proficiency.
Exhibit elementary proficiency in the production and recognition of two sets of phonetic symbols, Hiragana and Katakana.
Express and appropriately employ the following language functions: greetings, leave-takings, requesting information, asking for assistance, giving and receiving directions, and expressing opinions.
Discuss Japanese culture and specific cultural practices at the elementary level by using simple sentences.
Exhibit appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors through oral presentations at the elementary level as these correspond to increasing linguistic ability in Japanese.
Produce and present a cultural project at the elementary level.

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