MLJ

Basic Japanese I provides students with an introduction to the Japanese language and culture through a competency-based approach. Emphasis is on fundamentals of conversation, reading, and writing. The Kana writing system and some Kanji writing characters are also introduced. Cultural awareness and grammar are integrated as students progress through the course. *This course is not open to students with two or more years of high school Japanese or to Heritage Japanese speakers. This course is intended for students with no prior knowledge of, or with a limited background in, the language

This course is a continuation of Basic Japanese I. Students expand their competencies in grammar, listening, pronunciation as well as the Japanese writing system: Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji. Students also gain insight into the Japanese-speaking world and reinforce cultural competencies as they advance through the curriculum. *This course is not open to, or designed for, Japanese heritage speakers. Heritage speakers are encouraged to enroll in higher level Japanese classes as they become available, or an alternate modern language course such as Arabic, French, or American Sign Language.