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JAPANESE 111-1 : Japanese l

Description

JAPANESE 111-1, students will build a solid foundation while developing the four skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students will also learn various aspects of Japanese culture and society through in-class activities, written assignments, and projects. Careful and thorough review and preparation for each class session is required.

Registration Requirements
None

Learning Objectives
Japanese I aims to bring students’ overall Japanese proficiency to the Intermediate-Low level defined by the American Council on Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) proficiency guidelines. Upon completing the course, students can greet, introduce themselves, describe their families and friends, discuss their daily routines and experiences, and express their opinions. 111-1’s proficiency goal is the Novice High.

Teaching Method
This course is conducted mostly in Japanese, and class hours are spent mainly on oral proficiency development. Written assignments are given for reading and writing proficiency development.

Evaluation Method
Class participation and performance; assignments; quizzes; oral, listening, and written examinations.

Class Materials (Required)
Oka, M. et al. (2021). TOBIRA 1: Beginning Japanese. Tokyo: Kuroshio Publishers. ISBN 978-4-87424-870-6.
Oka, M. et al. (2022). TOBIRA 1: Beginning Japanese Workbook 1. Tokyo: Kuroshio. ISBN: 978-4-87424-910-9

Class Materials (Suggested)
Oka, M. et al. (2023). TOBIRA 1: Beginning Japanese Workbook 2. Tokyo: Kuroshio. ISBN: 978-4-87424-950-5

Additional Information:

PLEASE NOTE: The registration period for ALL summer courses is April 8, 2024 through June 16, 2024, even if the course begins later in the summer.