Beginning Japanese II

Catalog description

This course is designed to expand the fundamentals of communicating in Japanese, including listening comprehension, reading, writing, and basic conversation. Emphasis is on the comprehension of native spoken and written Japanese. Throughout the course, grammar plays a supportive role in the acquisition of basic competency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding Japanese. The course expands upon Japanese syllabic symbols and selected kanji characters. It also presents general aspects of Japanese daily life and culture. Credit may be earned in either JA 2 or 2H, but not both.