INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE LANGUAGE & CULTURE

This course is an introduction to Japanese in which students will learn a number of notions related to both language and culture. The aim of this course is for students to be able to read and write Kana (Hiragana and Katakana), engage in basic conversations for introductions and daily interactions, apply simple grammar and polite speech forms, and understand Japanese culture basics.

This course is delivered online live (12 sessions of 1h30 each).

Course units:

1. Japanese writing systems
2. Basic vocabulary
3. Introduction to katakana
4. Basic grammar, introducing yourself
5. Numbers and time
6. Useful expressions
7. Talking about your family
8. Japanese etiquette, politeness and related vocabulary
9. Introduction to Kanji
10. Asking for directions
11. Exam
12. Japanese culture

Dates of the courses: 27/02, 6/03, 13/03, 20/03, 27/03, 3/04, 10/04, 24/04, 15/05, 22/05, 29/05, 5/06

Timetable:

12 sessions of 1h30 each: 27/02, 6/03, 13/03, 20/03, 27/03, 3/04, 10/04, 24/04, 15/05, 22/05, 29/05, 5/06

• EUNICE student or staff member: enrolled as a student (Bachelor, Master or PhD) or staff member in one of the universities of EUNICE European University consortium (check its members here).
• B2 level of English.

Study Level: Bachelor, Master, PhD

• • Submit your application via the button ‘Apply Now’
  • Please keep in mind that the number of participants could be limited for each course. Application does not guarantee enrolment in the course
  • The course participants will be selected based on criteria specified in the study guide you’ll fin in the Programme tab
  • Your home university will inform you whether you have been accepted and provide further information about the next steps

  Specific instructions in some universities:

  • BTU students: for questions about enrolment and recognition at your university, you can visit this website
  • UVAASA students: click here to know more about this course’s ECTS recognition at your university.
  • UPHF students: make sure to ask the approval of your director of studies (responsable pédagogique) before applying. For any question, you can contact the EUNICE office: eunice@uphf.fr
  • KU students: all students apply via UniversityAdmissions. Find more information here: apply to master’s (universityadmissions.se) and here: bachelor’s requirements (universityadmissions.se)
  • UoP students: for questions about enrolment and recognition please consult  the responsible person  at your university (Director of Studies or ECTS coordinator) or contact a.vogopoulou@go.uop.gr

  Any question? Contact your EUNICE course coordinator.