FIRST SEMESTER JAPANESE
Focus on proficiency in four skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) to communicate in Japanese in basic everyday situations. No previous knowledge of Japanese expected. Not open to students with credit for E ASIAN 103 prior to Summer 2019).
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Not open to students who have completed ASIALANG 114 Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Frgn Lang - 1st semester language Level - Elementary L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify the main idea and some details in simple Japanese texts that contain familiar vocabulary. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Interpret short and simple everyday conversations in Japanese. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Communicate basic needs and ideas in common conversational situations (e.g., asking for permissions, expressing opinions, explaining reasons, etc.). Audience: Undergraduate 4. Write simple memos, letters, and essays (e.g., daily routine, favorite trips, family, etc.) in Japanese. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Recognize basic Japanese cultural practices. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify the main idea and some details in simple Japanese texts that contain familiar vocabulary. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Interpret short and simple everyday conversations in Japanese. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Communicate basic needs and ideas in common conversational situations (e.g., asking for permissions, expressing opinions, explaining reasons, etc.). Audience: Undergraduate 4. Write simple memos, letters, and essays (e.g., daily routine, favorite trips, family, etc.) in Japanese. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Recognize basic Japanese cultural practices. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027