First-Year Intensive Japanese

15 credits

Fundamentals of the modern Japanese language. Oral communication skills, basic grammar, and reading/writing of hiragana, katakana, and basic kanji. No initial knowledge of Japanese is presumed. Equivalent of JAPAN 101, JAPAN 102, JAPAN 103. Satisfies requirement for entry to JAPAN 201. Students with prior background must take placement test. Maximum 15 credits allowed between JAPAN 101; JAPAN 102; JAPAN 103 (or equivalents); and JAPAN 134. Offered: S.