101. Introduction to Japanese
Students will develop the four basic skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing at an elementary level in Japanese. Culturally appropriate communicative skills and an accurate command of basic grammar will be emphasized. Students will master the basic pronunciation of Japanese, and learn the Hiragana and Katakana syllabaries, as well as 58 Kanji. Three weekly class meetings, and language laboratory work.
(Naemi Tanaka McPherson)