Japanese: Elementary Japanese I

Introduction to spoken and written Japanese through aural-oral drills and grammar presentation. The three writing systems of Japanese (hiragana, katakana, and kanji) are introduced. No prior knowledge expected.

Open to degree and PACE students; Fourth hour required online

This course is designed for students with no experience in Japanese to acquire basic proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Japanese. Lesson 1-5 of the textbook Genki I [the 3rd edition] will be covered. The goals of this course are to build a solid foundation in Japanese grammar and develop practical and effective communication skills. Textbook and Workbook: Genki I: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese [the 3rd edition]. Website:https://genki3.japantimes.co.jp/en/intro/ ENROLLMENT:Please contact me if this course is full at Natsumi.Ueno@uvm.edu. I will place you on a waitlist. I am looking forward to helping you learning Japanese!