COURSE DETAIL

BEGINNING JAPANESE
Country
Japan
Host Institution
The University of Osaka
Program(s)
Japanese in Osaka
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Japanese
UCEAP Course Number
10
UCEAP Course Suffix
BS
UCEAP Official Title
BEGINNING JAPANESE
UCEAP Transcript Title
BEGINNING JAPANESE
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description

This is a beginning elementary Japanese course intended to cover the first year of Japanese language study at UC. The purpose of this course is to provide a basic understanding of Japanese sentence structures, grammar and vocabulary necessary for daily communication in both spoken and written Japanese. Students master hiragana and katakana, learn approximately 125 kanji, and develop an ability to read and write simple texts constructed with learned sentence patterns and vocabulary. By the end of the course, students are expected to be able to orally deliver personal information, experiences, and factual information, as well as express simple opinions. Through communication with native Japanese speakers, students develop strategic skills for obtaining information about the Japanese language.

Language(s) of Instruction
Host Institution Course Number
N/A
Host Institution Course Title
BEGINNING JAPANESE
Host Institution Campus
Osaka University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Center for International Education and Exchange
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COURSE DETAIL

ELEMENTARY JAPANESE
Country
Japan
Host Institution
The University of Osaka
Program(s)
STEM Research Osaka,STEM Research in Osaka
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Japanese
UCEAP Course Number
10
UCEAP Course Suffix
A
UCEAP Official Title
ELEMENTARY JAPANESE
UCEAP Transcript Title
BEGINNING JAPANESE
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course introduces a basic understanding of sentence structures, grammar and vocabulary of Japanese. Students learn hiragana, katakana, and basic kanji and develop enough vocabulary to deliver personal information and explain their own experiences. Students practice basic phrases commonly used in daily communication. Texts: A New Approach to Elementary Japanese Vol. 1, Center for International Education and Exchange. Grammar Reference Book: "Understanding Basic Japanese Grammar" (ALC) Assessment: class attendance and performance (40%); quiz, essay and presentation (20%); final written exam (20%), final oral exam (20%).
Language(s) of Instruction
Japanese
Host Institution Course Number
JA100
Host Institution Course Title
ELEMENTARY JAPANESE
Host Institution Campus
Osaka University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Center for International Education and Exchange
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