JAPN 1 - Elementary Japanese

Institution:

De Anza College

Subject:

Description:

(Formerly Japanese 91.) (See general education pages for the requirement this course meets.) Advisory: English Writing 200 and Reading 200 (or Language Arts 200), or English as a Second Language 261, 262 and 263. Five hours lecture, one hour laboratory. Introduction to the language and the culture of Japan. Emphasis will be on language as the primary expression of culture. Practice of four basic skills of language (speaking, listening, reading and writing) within a cultural framework. Japanese will be the major language of instruction. Oral practice based on understanding of the language structure. Master one of the Japanese syllabic writing systems, hiragana. Begin to understand a second writing system, katakana. Language laboratory practice to reinforce pronunciation, grammar, syntax, and listening skills.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.deanza.edu/

Phone Number:

(408) 864-5678

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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