This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2004-2005 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the
Calendar for updated information.
The on-line version of the University College Calendar is the Official version.
In the event of conflict between the printed version and the online version, the
on-line version will prevail.
Effective date of this course calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2004 to Aug. 31, 2005.
Japanese
Offered at Richmond & Surrey
Admission requirements
Students with competence in the language beyond the level of the
course will not be allowed to register for the course. Students who
have not taken Japanese at Kwantlen must contact the instructor
before registering for JAPN 1101, 2200 or 2201.
For assessment or placement test information, please contact
604.599.2222 (voice mail 9639). Since JAPN 1100 is an
introductory language course, there is no need for an assessment.
JAPN 1100 cr-3
Basic Japanese I
Students who have little or no previous knowledge of Japanese will
learn basic communication skills used in a Japanese cultural
context. They will develop their ability to speak, comprehend, read,
and write Japanese through various communicative tasks.
Students who have completed Japanese 1100 or an equivalent
course will continue learning spoken and written Japanese. They
will develop basic oral and written communication skills used in a
Japanese cultural context through the study of vocabulary,
pronunciation, grammar, and short essay writing.
Prerequisites: JAPN 1100 or assessment by instructor.
Students will build on previously acquired listening, speaking,
reading, and writing skills. They will further develop intercultural
communication skills and increase their understanding of modern
Japanese culture.
Prerequisites: JAPN 1101 or assessment by instructor.
Students will build on previously acquired skills and become more
fluent and accurate in speech and listening comprehension. They
will develop reading and writing skills while increasing their
understanding of modern Japanese society and culture. Students
will further develop intercultural communication skills in both
social and workplace situations.
Prerequisites: JAPN 2200 or assessment by instructor.
