JAPANESE 1

Course Title

JAPANESE 1

Course Code

JAPN130138

Credit

3

Equivalent Course

JAPANESE 1

Prerequisite

None

Program Level

Bachelor’s

Program

TESOL Studies

Translation and Interpretation

Instruction Language

Japanese

Applicable for TESOL Program

Before 2018

Requirement in TESOL Program

Compulsory

Semester in TESOL Program

3

Applicable for Translation & Interpretation Program

Before 2018

Requirement in Translation & Interpretation Program

Compulsory

Semester in Translation & Interpretation Program

3

Overview

The course is designed for the second-year English major students in the third semester in order to introduce new language as the second language. This course aims at enhancing students’ Japanese communication ability at elementary level. In Addition, the course also provides the students with familiar topics related to self-introduction, greetings, family, etc.

Objectives

Goals	Goal Description
G1	Basic knowledge of Japanese (language, culture)
G2	Basic communication skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) at elementary level
G3	Group work, communication and self-study skills

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Description
G1	Understand and explain Japanese Writing system Demonstrate basic knowledge about communication culture in common situations.
G2	Communicate in simple face-to-face and talk about oneself, their family, etc. Read short paragraphs, passages. Write simple sentences and short paragraphs.
G3	Develop self-study, teamwork, discussion and presentation skills. Form perception about the roles of Japanese in their future professional development.