JAPN 1001 - Japanese 1A: Beginner I

The Japanese IA: Beginner I course is designed for students with little or no previous knowledge of Japanese. If you already know hiragana, katakana and approximately 60 basic kanji, you are advised to enrol in Japanese 1B. This course offers instruction and practice in the four skills of reading, writing listening and speaking, while introducing the basic grammar and vocabulary of modern Japanese as well as the basic writing system, hiragana, katakana and beginners kanji. In classes, emphasis will be placed on developing students' basic communication skills in both spoken and written Japanese to build a solid foundation at the beginner level. The aims of the course are: i) to enhance and consolidate the introductory grammar; ii) to expand knowledge and use of vocabulary in both conversational and written contexts; iii) to develop communication skills/strategies; iv) to become familiar with hiragana, katakana and basic kanji; v) to become efficient and independent language learners.

If you have completed Year 12 SACE Beginners/Continuers Japanese at high school or any equivalent study overseas, you are not eligible to enrol in this course.

Entry points for students with Year 12 SACE scores:

Japanese 1B (Beginners Japanese score 14 or below)

Japanese 2A (Beginners Japanese score 15 or above)

Japanese 2A (Continuers Japanese score 16 or below)

Japanese 3A (Continuers Japanese score 17 or above)