JAPN& 121 - Japanese I

5.0 Credits
Pronunciation, grammar, elementary reading, writing, and conversation. Includes hiragana, katakana and 25 basic kanji Japanese reading and writing. Concurrent enrollment in JAPN 100 is required. Prerequisite
Corequisite
JAPN 100

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Comprehend content communicated orally to them in the target language.
Communicate basic messages, thoughts, opinions and points of view with clarity in the target language.
Read for comprehension and make use of analytical skills and critical thinking.
Demonstrate understanding of vocabulary, grammar structures by writing short essays in target language.
Demonstrate general knowledge of the literature, traditions, institutions and geography of the target language and culture.
Compare and contrast to your own culture.