MLL 251 - Intermediate Japanese I: Kanji Logographic Cultures

Units: 4 ; Breadth Area: GE-C2
The first semester of the intermediate course. Increased emphasis on the structure of the language, vocabulary building, conversation, appreciation of Japanese culture, and on training intermediate proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing Japanese.

Prerequisites: MLL 152 or MLL 153.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground, or Hybrid or Online-Asynchronous.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Breadth Area(s) Satisfied: GE-C2 - Lower Division Humanities
Course Typically Offered: Fall ONLY

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Describe aspects of Japanese culture using appropriate grammar and vocabulary in writing and speech
Use intermediate-level sentence structure and grammar rules beyond MLL 152 in writing and speech
Participate in intermediate-level conversations by listening and responding appropriately
Assess social situations to determine when to use casual, polite, and honorific forms
Write sentences using Kanji characters and identify Kanji characters in written text
Demonstrate an appreciation of the Japanese culture and arts using their intellect, imagination, sensibility, and sensitivity
Develop their affective and cognitive faculties through studying great works reflecting the rich diversity of human imagination and/or inquiry

C2. Humanities Learning Outcomes

Show appreciation for the humanities using their intellect, imagination, sensibility, and sensitivity;
develop their affective and cognitive faculties through studying great works reflecting the rich diversity of human imagination and/or inquiry; and
engage in critical self-reflection relating themes in the humanities to the students’ own lives.