MLL 151 - Elementary Japanese I: Language and Humanities

Units: 4 ; Breadth Area: GE-C2
The first semester of a one-year sequence. Develops four basic skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing (Hiragana, Katakana and Basic Kanji) in modern Japanese. Emphasis on language acquisition, socially appropriate language use, and cultural understanding.

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: Variable Intermittently

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

Accurately pronounce basic Japanese syllables and sentences.
Construct basic sentence structures.
Comprehend simple conversation and reading.
Demonstrate an appreciation of the arts and Japanese culture 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
Write and read Hiragana, Katakana and Basic Kanji.

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.