JPN 101 - Beginning Japanese I

1. interpret written Japanese that contains learned vocabulary;
2. derive meaning from written material where context and/or extralinguistic background knowledge are supportive;
3. write simple, fixed expressions in Japanese using all of the symbols in the alphabetic or syllabic system;
4. initiate and respond verbally to simple statements, ask and answer questions and participate in simple conversations;
5. express basic needs in the spoken and written language;
6. demonstrate comprehension of words and phrases from simple spoken questions, statements, high frequency commands and courtesy formulae;
7. recognize non-verbal cultural norms;
8. and identify components of the culture such as physical (personal space, customs), non-verbal (gestures, music), geographical, arts.