Undergraduate Courses 2025-26
Search Result of LANG1212 : 3 found
- LANG 1210Japanese Language and Culture for Beginners I3 Credit(s)Exclusion(s)LANG 1211, LANG 1212DescriptionThis 3-credit introductory course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Japanese. It builds foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, while introducing essential vocabulary, grammar, and cultural concepts for basic communication. Over 13 weeks, students will learn to introduce themselves, ask and answer simple questions, describe daily routines, and participate in short conversations. The course also explores key aspects of Japanese culture, including greetings, social customs, and the appropriate use of language in formal and informal settings. Alternatively, students may opt for a flexible 8-week learning pathway that combines face-to-face sessions with online self-learning by taking LANG1211 Communicative Japanese for Beginners I (2 credits), which focuses on practical communication skills, and LANG1212 Japanese Vocabulary and Grammar Essentials I (1 credit), an online module that allows students to study vocabulary and grammar at their own pace.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Engage in Basic Conversations: Participate in basic Japanese conversations, including greetings, self-introductions, and asking and answering questions about names, nationalities, and daily activities.
- 2.Describe Locations and Ownership: Describe locations, affiliations, ownership, and the existence of people, animals, and objects using appropriate vocabulary and grammatical structures, including movement and transportation.
- 3.Express Preferences and Opinions: Express preferences, opinions, and reasons using adjectives and appropriate grammatical structures.
- 4.Recognize and Interpret Language: Recognize and interpret basic Japanese vocabulary, grammar, and writing systems in daily communication.
- 5.Understand Japanese Culture: Demonstrate an understanding of Japanese culture and social norms.
- LANG 1211Communicative Japanese for Beginners I2 Credit(s)Exclusion(s)LANG 1210DescriptionThis 2-credit course is designed for students who are just beginning their journey in Japanese and want to develop practical communication skills through face-to-face instruction and practice. Over eight weeks, students will engage in interactive speaking and listening activities in class, focusing on essential conversational skills such as greetings, self-introductions, and asking and answering questions. Through practical exercises and authentic interactions, learners will gain confidence in using Japanese in real-life situations while deepening their understanding and appreciation of the Japanese language and culture. Students interested in strengthening their foundation in beginner-level vocabulary and grammar are encouraged to also enrol in the 1-credit self-paced online course, LANG1212: Japanese Vocabulary and Grammar Essentials I. This supplementary course offers comprehensive explanations of key grammatical structures and extended vocabulary practices, featuring online lectures and interactive exercises designed to reinforce learning over eight weeks. Graded P or F.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Demonstrate basic Japanese conversational skills, including greetings, self-introductions, and asking and answering questions about names, nationalities, and daily activities.
- 2.Describe locations, affiliations, ownership, movement, transportation, and the existence of people, animals, and objects using appropriate vocabulary and grammatical structures.
- 3.Express preferences, opinions, and reasons, discuss past events, and make comparisons using appropriate adjectives and grammatical structures.
- 4.Recognize and interpret basic Japanese vocabulary, grammar, and writing systems in daily communication.
- 5.Demonstrate an understanding of Japanese culture and social norms.
- LANG 1212Japanese Vocabulary and Grammar Essentials I1 Credit(s)Exclusion(s)LANG 1210Mode of Delivery[SPO] Self-paced online deliveryDescriptionThis 1-credit self-paced online course is designed for students beginning their journey in Japanese, with a focus on building a solid and comprehensive foundation in vocabulary and grammar structures. Over eight weeks, students will explore the fundamentals of the Japanese writing and sound system while deepening their understanding of beginner-level grammar and vocabulary. The flexible format allows students to progress at their own pace through engaging video lectures, interactive chatbot exercises, online quizzes, and a final in-person exam. By the end of the course, students will not only gain a strong grasp of Japanese sentence structures and essential grammar rules but also develop a robust vocabulary that enables them to construct simple sentences, understand basic texts, and engage in elementary-level communication with confidence. Students are encouraged to also enrol in the 2-credit LANG 1211: Communicative Japanese for Beginners I to reinforce their learning through face-to-face conversational practice and real-life scenarios. Graded P or F.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental Japanese writing system and basic pronunciation rules.
- 2.Identify and recall essential vocabulary needed for basic communication in Japanese, including common nouns, verbs, adjectives, and expressions.
- 3.Explain and apply basic Japanese grammar structures, such as sentence formation, verb conjugations, and particle usage.
- 4.Interpret and comprehend simple Japanese texts, including short passages and dialogues.
- 5.Construct simple sentences and short paragraphs in Japanese.
