Moncton office Tel.: 853-6063 c/o Access Japan
E-mail:moemta.ca
Schedule 2008-2009:

JAPA1011A Winter Term MWF 10:30 - 11:20
JAPA1011B Winter Term MWF 11:30 - 12:20
Language lab/oral practice: To be announced

Objective
These courses are designed to introduce the basic elements of the Japanese language. Students will learn the grammatical structure, pronunciation and two written language systems (HIRAGANA and KATAKANA). Approximately 70 KANJI will also be introduced over the two terms. Review quizzes are given on regular basis, and classroom work is supplemented by oral practice sessions/language lab activities.

In order to enhance the understanding of the language, various aspects of the Japanese culture will be explained as well. The series of video cassettes, JAPANESE PEOPLE AND LANGUAGE, THE WAY OF LIFE IN JAPAN, etc. will be viewed in class.

Material
1. Minna no Nihongo I. Three A Corporation
2. Minna no Nihongo I. Translation & Grammatical NotesThree A Corporation
3. Course manual
4. The basic Japanese-English DictionaryThe Japan Foundation
Oxford University Press

5. English-Japanese Dictionary Collins Shubun

Examination schedule and Evaluation
TBA