2022-2023 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    May 03, 2024  
2022-2023 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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JAPN& 121 Japanese I (5 credits)



Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
Formerly JPNSE 101 - CCN

Course Description
The first quarter of a first-year sequential course providing the student the ability to speak, read, write, and understand japanese.

Course Content
A. Pronunciation of Japanese syllables, words, phrases, and sentences
B. Hiragana characters
C. Basic word order
D. Greetings and polite inquiries
E. Daily life and activities
F. Statements and questions
G. Suggestions and proposals
H. Counting, dates, and time
I. Festivals and holidays
J. Non-verbal/non-written modes of communication

Student Outcomes
1. Pronounce Japanese syllables, words, phrases, and simple sentences. B,D

2. Read and write all Hiragana characters accurately in words and short sentences. A, C, E

3. Use a basic vocabulary related to course themes with functional pronunciation. A, B, C, D, E

4. Use basic Japanese sentence structure. A, B, D, E

5. Introduce self and others, greet others with appropriate level of politeness, exchange simple personal information. A, B, D, E

6. Exchange simple statements and questions about daily activities. A, B, D, E

7. Make and respond to simple suggestions and proposals. A, B, D, E

8. Exchange information concerning money, time, and dates. A, B, D, E

9. Explain and discuss Japanese holidays and festivals (in English). A, E

10. Recognize and implement Japanese non-verbal/non-written communication. B, D

Degree Outcomes
Humanities: Graduates acquire critical skills to interpret, analyze, and evaluate forms of human expression, which can include creation and performance as an expression of human experience.

Effective Communication: Graduates will be able to exchange messages in a variety of contexts using multiple methods.

Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50



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