Course Description :
This course is the continuation of the Japanese Language 1, and it covers the second half of First Year Japanese Language. This course is designed for students who have successfully completed LRA 401, or those who possess the equivalent level of proficiency in Japanese. Prior to the onset of the course, students are expected to have the ability to demonstrate basic Japanese grammar, vocabulary, oral communication skills, and the ability to read and write hiragana. In addition tonew vocabulary and grammar points (e.g., invitation, requests, and asking for permission), students will also learn new written scripts: katakana (i.e., Japanese syllables) and kanji (i.e., Chinese characters), and work toward becoming fluent in both fundamental written and spoken Japanese by practicing the language in context. This course aims to facilitate students’ acquisition of four language skills in Japanese (i.e., speaking, listening, reading, and writing). By the completion of the course, successful students should be able to carry out simple daily communication in both written and oral forms, such as, asking and telling likes and dislikes, comparing and contrasting some objects and activities, making requests and offering help, and reading and writing simple notes and essays.
