Japanese 1A

This is the first course in a two-course sequence and focuses on the most widely used
Japanese syllabic writing system (Hiragana) and greetings and phrases used in
everyday communication and contemporary Japanese cultures. Lessons are built upon
familiar topics such as self, family, school, and friends to provide meaningful contexts to
develop everyday conversation skills. Each lesson is designed to help students learn
Hiragana gradually through decoding words and reading to speak conversational
expressions. The course includes audio and video learning objects to demonstrate
native Japanese speaker’s pronunciation, which supports students in building their
interpersonal and interpretive fluency in Japanese. View full syllabus