Overview
Description
Introduction to the language through structural analysis and the writing system. Includes some conversation and an introduction to Japanese culture.
Units
Lecture4
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall
Terms
fall
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- recognize, read, and write hiragana and katakana, and about 40 kanji, use basic greetings, introduce themselves, describe where things are, make simple invitation, and describe daily routines in non-past and past tense.
- communicate on some very familiar topics such as basic personal information ,daily routines, likes and dislikes, etc., using a variety of words and phrases.
- orally present information about themselves and some other very familiar topics using a variety of words, phrases, and memorized expressions.
- write on familiar topics related to everyday life using a series of simple sentences.
- demonstrate the ability to listen and understand words, phrases, and simple sentences related to everyday life, and recognize the main topic of what is being said.
- demonstrate understanding of the main idea of short and simple written texts on topics such as self-introduction, location of things, daily routine, et cetera.