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; 4th meeting asynchronous

Welcome! This course is designed for students who have no or very little experience in Japanese to acquire basic proficiency in all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). We cover Lesson 1-5 of Genki textbook (https://genki3.japantimes.co.jp/en/). Audio-visual materials will be used to facilitate the understanding of the language in its cultural and social context. The course is highly interactive, and you are encouraged to work with your classmates in and out of class so that you can communicate effectively in Japanese. 4 credit course, but we meet three times a week. 4th hour is asynchronous. You will usually work on assignments such as watching videos of dialogue and character writing. Textbook and Workbook: 3rd Edition of Genki: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese. We request that you purchase a paper version of the textbook and the workbook. Website: https://genki3.japantimes.co.jp/en/student/ ENROLLMENT: If the course is full, please contact the instructor. The instructor will put you on a wait list or possibly give you an override. The University is saving seats for in-coming students but will release them as it gets closer to Fall semester.

Tentative Grading Scale Attendance and Performance: 15% Quizzes: 30% Assignments: 15% Mid-term exam: 20% Final exam: 20% The final grading scale will be on our syllabus and will be handed out on the first day of our class in Fall.