INTS 121

This introductory Japanese language course focuses on the four basic linguistic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students learn typical daily vocabulary and are introduced to Japanese culture through the language. Students learn two phonetic alphabets, hiragana and katakana, as well as approximately 60 kanji (Chinese characters). This course is designed for students who have no prior knowledge of the Japanese language. It is not open to native speakers. Permission of the instructor is required for students who have completed Grade 10 Japanese or equivalent courses, or who have at least one Japanese speaking parent. Please note: You must register separately in lecture and lab components with the same instructor.