2009 Course Handbook
JPN115: Introduction to Japanese Writing
(V2 session dates: 25 January-12 February 2010)
This unit systematically introduces students to hiragana, katakana and approximately 120 kanji. It also examines the historical development of writing in Japan. Students will be divided into two tutorial streams: one for learners with no knowledge of Chinese characters, and a second for those who are already familiar with Chinese characters but have not formally studied Japanese script. The focus of the two groups will differ somewhat. The non-kanji background group will concentrate on learning both the reading and writing of kanji. The kanji background group, will focus more on pronunciation and the uses of kanji in Japanese language and culture.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| When Offered: |
D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year
V2 - Vacation study - second semester X2 - External study; Offered in the second half-year (On Campus session: No session) |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Chavalin Svetanant |
| Prerequisites: | JPN110 |
| Corequisites: | JPN111 |
| NCCWs: | JPN112, JPN116 |
| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of International Studies |
Timetable Information
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