This course will introduce the basics of Japanese language and culture! By the end of the course, students will be able to initiate a short conversation in Japanese, and will be able to understand the Japanese worldview through movies, online media, music, and pop-culture.
Be able to grasp the basics of the Japanese language under the assumption that you are starting from zero. If you have prior knowledge, you will be able to build on what you already know.
Gain knowledge on aspects of Japanese culture, such as social etiquette, pop culture, and the Japanese worldview.
Learn about another foreign culture, you will become more culturally cognizant and expand their own worldviews with their knowledge of Japanese language and culture.