Prerequisite: None


Overall Goals:

1. In this course, students will develop basic language skills.


2. The course will focus on oral comprehension and expression.


3. The course content includes grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation at an elementary level. This includes the alphabets (hiragana and katakana), numbers, the verbs, including questions and negative forms, as well as greetings.


4. The course aims to develop essential communication skills and knowledge of the Japanese language and culture.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Have a simple conversation in Japanese.

Methodology:

• Grammar
• Verbs
• Vocabulary
• Questions
• Pronunciation
• Alphabets (Hiragana and Katakana)

Required Material:

Students may choose to purchase either a digital book or a paper book, not both.
The purchase should only be made after the first class.

• Device: PC (Windows 11) or Mac OS 13 (Ventura or newer).
  Laptops or desktops are recommended for full functionality.
  
  Students may be able to participate using Chromebooks or tablets, but features may be limited.
• Internet Connection: Minimum - 10 Mbps download / 2 Mbps upload.
  Recommended - 25 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload.
  
  Wired internet connection is preferred for stability.
• Audio & Video: Headphones or earbuds with a microphone.
  Webcam (built-in or external) is recommended.
Web Browser: The latest versions of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Safari.

Please see Microsoft's detailed link for more information: Microsoft Detailed Link
• Book


E-Book

Title: Marugoto: Japanese language and culture “Starter A1” “Rikai”
ISBN : 9784384811728
Authors: Japan Foundation (Hiromi Kijima; Tomoyo Shibahara; Naomi Hatta)
Price: Approximately $ 39.00 CDN
Available at: Amazon.ca - Kindle Edition


Hardcover Book


Title: Marugoto: Japanese language and culture “Starter A1” “Rikai”
ISBN : 9784384057539
Authors: Japan Foundation (Hiromi Kijima; Tomoyo Shibahara; Naomi Hatta)
Price: Approximately $ 43.00 CDN
Available at: Amazon.ca - Hardcover Book