JAPANESE: JA100 Level

Koji NAMBA et al. (International Student Center)

Objective
   The objectives of JA100 are:
   (1) to have a basic understanding of sentence structures, grammar and vocabulary of Japanese
   (2) to be familiar with texts written in hiragana, katakana, and simple kanjis
   (3) to be able to use and comprehend commonly used phrases in daily communication with the university community
   (4) to be able to deliver personal information, experiences, simple comments, etc. in conversations in Japanese
   (5) to develop strategic skills for getting information about the Japanese language through communication with native Japanese speakers

Textbooks
   1. Main Textbook: To be provided in the class.
   2. Grammar Reference Book: Understanding Basic Japanese Grammar

Lecture Guideline and Attendance Policy
   One lecture and two sessions (90 minutes each) will be given in a week for 15 weeks. Regular attendance to all classes is required. Being absent for one third or more of the classes will be considered as withdrawal from the course.

Grading
   Class attendance, participation and performance:40%
   Quiz, assignment, essay and presentation:20%
   Final written Exam. :20%
   Final oral exam. :20%