Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Introduction to Japanese Language

 Title Abbreviation:   INTRO JAPANESE LANGUAGE

 Department:    JAPN

 Course #:    100

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3

 CIP:    160101

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2019


 Course Description  

Introduction to Japanese culture and language with emphasis on speaking, listening, and comprehension of the spoken word.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 097, or AESL 098, or appropriate test score.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
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Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Develop basic conversation skills
  2. Correctly pronounce words and phrases
  3. Acquire basic vocabulary
  4. Gain rudimentary knowledge of Japanese culture and customs

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

  1. Introduce him/herself and others
  2. Give appropriate greetings and phrases as occasion demands
  3. Ask for direction in Japanese and give directions
  4. Communicate to travel by bus, taxi, and train
  5. Show proper manners as guest in a Japanese home
  6. Count and pay for goods and services
  7. Tell time and understand time
  8. Order food from a menu or display case
  9. Ask for merchandise in store
  10. Become familiar with customs and cultural values