ATS1142 Japanese introductory 2

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   comprehend and write basic Japanese texts with hiragana, katakana and foundational kanji characters;

2. 2

   compose short coherent texts about personal and familiar topics using appropriate digital tools and applying textbook grammar patterns and vocabulary;

3. 3

   communicate effectively in simple Japanese conversations about familiar topics, applying textbook grammar patterns and vocabulary and growing awareness of appropriate cultural contexts;

4. 4

   recognise and use approximately 150 kanji (90 new kanji);

5. 5

   demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity through self-reflection, comparisons and collaborations deepening cross-cultural understanding of selected aspects of Japanese society within a global context.