Japanese 1

LJPN-171

This course is an introduction to spoken and written Japanese language. It focuses on grammar and oral performance through everyday conversation techniques. The areas covered include reading and pronunciation of the written language as well as the study of Japanese culture, traditions, and customs. The course will focus primarily on speaking and conversation. Note: This course is not available to students for whom Japanese is one of their primary languages and/or primary languages of instruction. Students who have lived in Japan for more than one year or have taken Japanese in high school should speak to the instructor for appropriate placement.

Credits

Prerequisites

None

Required Of

None

Electable By

All

Semesters Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Location

Boston

Department

LART

Course Chair

Marcela Castillo-Rama

Taught By

Sumalee Passaretti

Courses may not be offered at the listed locations or taught by the listed faculty for every semester. Consult my.berklee.edu to find course information for a specific semester.