HU 410J - Japanese I

2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits

Course Description
This course teaches the basics of the Japanese language: grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Elements of Japanese culture are also covered through reading material. Class participation is an important part of the course. (prereq: none)

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Read, write, listen, and speak basic Japanese words
Demonstrate an understanding of elementary Japanese grammar
Converse in some everyday situations
Demonstrate an understanding of general Japanese geographical and cultural features

Prerequisites by Topic

None

Course Topics

The Japanese sound system and HIRAGANA writing
Basic everyday expressions
Grammar: sentence structure; particle and demonstrative usage
Vocabulary: nouns; verbs; adjectives; questions words
KATAKANA writing
Language in culture
Reviews
Exam

Laboratory Topics

Listening to the audio for the textbook is expected, and drill work in class is analogous to laboratory work (11 sessions)

Coordinator
Dr. Alicia Domack

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HU 410J - Japanese I