Japanese, Beginning I, II, III

REVISED

Fall 2012, Winter 2013 and Spring 2013 quarters

Faculty

Tomoko Hirai Ulmer

Fields of Study

language studies

Prerequisites

Entry into the winter and spring quarters requires proficiency in Japanese language equivalent to the successful completion of Beginning Japanese I (for winter) or Beginning Japanese II (for spring).  Contact the instructor for an assessment of proficiency.

Description

This year-long sequence covers the first year of Japanese language studies.  Students will learn how to function in Japanese in everyday situations by learning useful expressions and basic sentence structures.  Both hiragana and katakana letters as well as elementary kanji characters will be introduced.  Japanese culture and life will be discussed throughout the course.

In fall, students may sign up for either a Monday/Wednesday section (Section A) or a Tuesday/Thursday section (Section B).  In winter and spring, all students will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

The Tuesday/Thursday class is taught as part of the Chanoyu program (a year-long program for 8 credits in fall, 12 credits in winter and spring). Students interested in Japanese are strongly encouraged to sign up for the program.

Advertised Schedule

Fall: Either 5:15-7p Mon/Wed (Section A, CRN 10023) or 5:15-7p Tue/Thu (Section B, CRN 10287). Winter and spring: 5:15-7p Tue/Thu

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

Enhanced Online Learning

Books

Greener Store

Offered During

Evening

Program Revisions