FLJ101, FLJ102: JAPANESE 1

In this first year, students will be able to obtain a good grasp on what kind of language Japanese is. Basic sentence patterns are learned through conversational patterns. Oral drills and reading aloud are important class activities. Roman letters are used to make reading and writing sentences easier. Hiragana, 46 symbols of Japanese syllabary will be mastered and Kanji, one of two other Japanese scripts, will be introduced briefly. The teacher will present numerous cultural topics.