Japanese Intensive I

Catalog description

First semester of a two-semester sequence in first year Japanese. This course focuses on the basics of the Japanese language with a balanced approach to the development of four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. It is designed to teach students to communicate with Japanese socially and culturally appropriate manners to survive daily life. Basic reading and writing will be also covered in the cultural context. The course follows ACTFL guidelines, integrating the 5 Cs: communication, cultures, connections, comparisons and communities, to offer the student a well-rounded classroom experience. Students will attain ACTFL novice-high level in four skills.