JAPN 1100 C (CRN: 90711)

Japanese: Elementary Japanese I (C)

4 credit hours

About JAPN 1100 C

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.

Notes

Open to degree and PACE students; 4th meeting asynchronous

Section Description

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 to develop effective communication skills in Japanese.

This is a 4-credit course, but we meet three times a week. 4th hour is asynchronous assignment. Your assignments will usually include watching videos on grammar points and dialogues, as well as practicing 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. If you are experiencing financial difficulties purchasing required textbooks, please contact the Kyle Ikeda, Kyle.Ikeda@uvm.edu

Grammar Video fee: $10 per semester

ENROLLMENT: If the course is full, PLEASE contact Professor Kyle Ikeda Kyle.Ikeda@uvm.edu. He 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 some seats at each orientation during the summer as it gets closer to Fall semester. Please do not hesitate to contact Professor Ikeda.

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