Overview
Description
Introduction to the language through structural analysis and the writing system. Includes some conversation and an introduction to Japanese culture.
Requirements
Prerequisites
JPN 111
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): JPN 111.
Units
Lecture4
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- describe people, places, and items, make simple requests, ask/grant permission, express their opinions, report what others said, compare two or more items, and communicate in casual speech.
- communicate and exchange information about familiar topics such as family, plans for future, past events, description of people, places, and items, etc. using a variety of words and phrases.
- orally present basic information on familiar topics using phrases and simple sentences.
- write about familiar topics, and present information using a series of simple sentences.
- recognize the main idea in short, simple messages, presentations on familiar topics, and simple conversations.
- recognize the main idea of short and simple written texts on topics such as requests, permissions, directions, and descriptions of people, places, and items.