Communicating in Japanese

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* This course promotes a student’s proficiency in Japanese by developing abilities in the four essential language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with emphasis on listening and speaking. Students will acquire the confidence, fluency, and accuracy to communicate on a variety of topics and will develop a fundamental understanding of the effective use of common Japanese phrases and principles of communication. Students are also introduced to various aspects of contemporary Japanese culture, emphasizing the use of language in its cultural context. Prerequisite: JAP 1101 Elementary Japanese II