JAPAN 1A - Elementary Japanese

Institution:

University of California-Berkeley

Subject:

Japanese

Description:

In this course, students will develop basic communication skills in Japanese and an understanding of Japanese society and culture. Students will learn vocabulary and grammar structures that will enable them to talk about themselves, their studies, their family and friends, the weather, and many other topics. Students will learn how to read and write in Japanese from the onset, learning approximately 150 kanji (Chinese characters) by the end of each semester. Description: Designed to supplement 1A-1B, respectively, in order to facilitate students' listening proficiency. 1AL will cover a variety of listening strategies. 1BL is a continuation of 1AL where students will apply these strategies in listening activities. Description: A course designed to be taken concurrently with 1A or 1B to help students improve overall kanji performance. The course will make the kanji learning process easier by providing exercises and background information about the relationships between characters and how they function.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.berkeley.edu

Phone Number:

(510) 642-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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