Summer 2003

JPN s507 • First-Year Japanese II

Course Description

Continuation of JPN 506. Not open to native speakers of Japanese. 1) to acquire four skills in the Japanese language: a) listening: able to understand simple everyday conversation with repetitions. b) speaking: able to handle some survival situations through circulocutions and repletions, within a limited topic. c) reading: able to read simple, short reading materials including semi-authentic materials. d) writing: able to write short memos and letters somewhat necessary for reading and writing. 2) to acquire a fundamental knowledge ofJapanese grammar necessary for reading and writing. 3) to acquire some knowledge of the Japanese people and their culture.

Grading Policy

Various quizzes , Homework, Compositions, Tests, Oral performances, Oral interview, Final exam

Texts

Yasu-Hiko Tohsaku, Yookoso! An Invitation to Contemporary Japanese. Vol. One, 2nd edition, (Chapters 4-7) Workbook/Laboratory manual for Yookoso , Vol. 1, 2nd edition

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