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JPNS 101-102 - Elementary Japanese I-II

  • Native speakers may not take language courses for credit.
  • 101 Prerequisite: "C" or higher in ENG 22 OR placement in ENG 100 or instructor approval
  • 102 Prerequisite: JPNS 101

Development of listening, speaking, reading, writing. Structural points introduced inductively. Laboratory work is required.

Contact: 4 hours lecture per week

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of JPNS 101-102, the student will be able to:

  • Listen to approximately 400 Japanese words and ten patterns and comprehend 85 Percent of these expressions.
  • Use approximately 300 words and ten patterns with 85 Percent accuracy in pronunciation and grammar.
  • speak elementary level of Japanese using the above words and patterns.
  • read 96 Japanese symbols with 28 variations and four writing rules with 90 Percent accuracy.
  • write the above symbols with 70 Percent accuracy.
JPNS 102
  • Learn approximately 400 words and 40 patterns, and comprehend 85 Percent of these expressions.
  • Use approximately 300 words and 30 patterns in addition to those covered in Japanese 101.
  • Speak elementary level of Japanese with more fluency in pronunciation and larger vocabulary than in 101 level.
  • Learn approximately 150 Kanji out of which he/she will be able to write at least 100 in sentences with 75 Percent accuracy.