JPNS 1105

(3 Credits) 4 Lecture hours Basic concepts of modern Japanese. Reading and writing of characters, essentials of grammar, basic vocabulary, and oral drills on normal speech patterns. Note: Students with previous knowledge of Japanese are required to contact the Department of English, Languages, and Cultures in order to take a placement test to determine the appropriate course level prior to registering in a Japanese course. Students who register in a course that is not appropriate to their level of language proficiency, as determined by the Department of English, Languages, and Cultures, may be deregistered from the class without prior notice. Section information text: Students with previous knowledge of Japanese should contact the Department of English, Languages, and Cultures in order to take a placement test to determine the appropriate course level prior to registering in a Japanese course. Students who register in a course that is not appropriate to their level of language proficiency, as determined by the Department of Languages & Cultures, may be deregistered from the class without notice. For more information, students should contact the Department of Languages & Cultures.