Japanese

Learning Japanese can enhance your ability to interact with Japanese culture, literature, and media, which is a fantastic way to connect with people around the world.

Are you seeking a competitive edge in business and technology? Planning on travelling to Japan one day? Maybe you are also someone looking to complete your language study requirement? Consider studying the following courses:

Introduction to Japanese I (LANG 1300)

An introduction to the Japanese language. It aims to develop communication skills based on the fundamentals of Japanese grammar, vocabulary, and conversation. Students will acquire speaking and listening proficiency, reading skills to understand short, simple written materials, and writing skills to write short paragraphs in Hiragana and Katakana writing scripts. Students also explore Japanese culture and traditions. No prior knowledge of Japanese is assumed. This course follows the Language Study Course Guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/ls.

Note: Same as the former Linguistics 2702

Introduction to Japanese II (LANG 1301)

A continuation of Japanese I. Students will acquire speaking and listening proficiency, reading skills, writing skills to be able to write short paragraphs and about 43 Kanji. Students will continue to explore Japanese culture and traditions. This course follows the Language Study Course Guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/ls.

Note: Same as the former Linguistics 2703

Prerequisite: LANG 1300

A searchable list of course offerings in Japanese is available here.