Description
This is the second semester of an elementary course in spoken and written Japanese. As a first-year course, it emphasizes the spoken language, but increasing attention is given to reading and writing. Students are expected to have an active knowledge of both Hiragana and Katakana.
Prerequisites
"C" or higher in JPN 101 or placement test score demonstrating equivalent knowledge and skills.
Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs)
- Write short sentences with accuracy using Japanese characters; Hiragana, Katakana, and a total 150 Kanji characters.
- Present information orally in Japanese combining complete sentences and pronouncing the language well enough to be intelligible to a speaker of native fluency accustomed to dealing with non-native speakers.
- Identify culturally appropriate behavior in routine social situations.
- Demonstrate comprehension by answering questions in Japanese based on reading the information given in a simple paragraph in Japanese.