Introduction to Japanese Language
Course code
HIL6401.HT
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Jaapani keel A1
Course title in English
Introduction to Japanese Language
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
The course aims to provide a basic knowledge of the Japanese writing system, grammar, vocabulary and basic sentence types.
Brief description of the course
The introductory Japanese course includes an introduction to the writing system, hiragana, katakana, and 72 kanji characters. During the course, students will learn elementary Japanese grammar and how to form simple sentences; they are able to read and write short sentences containing the learned grammatical structures, and translate short, simple sentences from Estonian to Japanese. The students will acquire the vocabulary, expressions and grammar to be able to manage in simple real-life situations and to give information about him/herself (age, nationality, etc.) and other information (how to describe the other person's appearance, to tell the time, to give directions, etc.).
Students are expected to actively participate in language lessons and complete all homework assignments on time.
Students are expected to actively participate in language lessons and complete all homework assignments on time.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- knows the Japanese writing system;
- can read and write the hiragana and katakana, knows 72 kanji characters and can use related vocabulary;
- understands and is able to construct simple and short sentences using the learned grammar and syntax.
- knows the Japanese writing system;
- can read and write the hiragana and katakana, knows 72 kanji characters and can use related vocabulary;
- understands and is able to construct simple and short sentences using the learned grammar and syntax.
Teacher
Akiko Masaki Kadarik
The course is a prerequisite
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