JAPN 100 - Introduction to Japanese 1

Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60

This is an introductory course for students with little or no knowledge of Japanese. Students will gain listening and speaking skills and abilities to converse on daily routines and social activities. Reading and writing skills will be developed at a basic level using the writing systems of Hiragana and Katakana, as well as a limited number of Kanji. Grammar and vocabulary will be introduced in the context of dialogues on familiar topics in the polite form. Interactive learning activities will provide opportunities for students to develop confidence by using the language in individual and small group settings in class. To add to their knowledge of the language, students will be introduced to some aspects of Japanese culture.

Pre or Co-requisites
One of:

C in English 12
C in Camosun Alternative

Notes: Native speakers of Japanese may not enroll.