Communicating in Japanese I
F06
Ikuko Yoshida
This is an introductory course in Japanese language and culture. Throughout the course, students will be totally immersed in Japanese culture, learning both verbal and nonverbal communication skills. What is appropriate in communication varies from one culture to another. It is especially crucial for students of Japanese to learn what is appropriate, in order to communicate effectively. In this course, students will listen to and speak only Japanese, and learn to “behave” Japanese. They will also read dialogues and watch video clips to analyze how Japanese people convey meaning, and how they behave as they engage in conversation. Japanese writing systems—hiragana, katakana, and kanji—will be introduced.