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JAPAN 102

First-Year Japanese

Course Description

Writing systems, grammar and vocabulary-building fundamentals, basic conversation and reading. Includes introduction to Chinese characters.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

4

Fixed

4

Fixed

2

Fixed

3

Other Prerequisites

JAPAN 101, or equivalent

Title

Making Social Introductions

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to make social introductions covering various levels of formality and honorifics

Title

Reading and Writing Simple Texts

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to read and write simple texts based on 200 elementary kanji characters. A written sample will be included in the individual student portfolio.

Title

Making Comparisons

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to make comparisons