Japanese 1 (CEFR A1)Laajuus (3 cr)

Objective

Having successfully completed the course, the student will
1) be familiar with the most basic structures of modern Japanese
2) know some Japanese characters (HIRAGANA, KATAKANA, some KANJI), greetings, expressions of time and numbers
3) achieve the level A1 of the CEFR (the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Content

The course covers: pronunciation, listening, speaking, writing HIRAGANA, KATAKANA and some useful KANJI, reading and grammar.

Qualifications

None required.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass/fail

Further information

The language of instruction is English, if there are exchange students in the group.

Execution methods

Exercises 36 h. Self-study or working in small groups 60 h.

Accomplishment methods

Active participation in class.