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 Department:    JAPN&

 Course #:    122

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    160101

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2021

 Course Description  

Continued study of pronunciation; vocabulary development; reading and writing of Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji; fundamentals of grammar and syntax; oral exercises; reading; conversation; and cultural studies.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: JAPN& 121 with a "C" or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Humanities  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Read and write Hiragana, Katakana, approximately 50 Kanji characters
2. Know the fundamentals of pronunciation through oral exercises, reading, and conversation.
3. Construct and speak grammatically correct basic sentences, linking appropriately and expressing ideas within learned vocabulary
4. Conduct conversations beyond basic greetings
5. Create role-plays
6. Read authentic text
7. Continue study of Japanese culture
   • Explore modern and historical topics that influence Japanese culture
   • Exchange cultural information gained with other members of the class and community
   • Experience and participate in Japanese cultural events and traditions

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Engage

Definition: Interact with humans and the environment informed by an understanding of equity.

Course Contents

1. Grammar and syntax
2. Japanese characters
3. Common phrases
4. Travel
5. Manners
6. Counting items and money
7. Time
8. Order food in restaurant or store
9. Order and pay for merchandise
10. Customs and culture