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Skill Enhancement Course in Foreign Language – Japanese

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Skill Enhancement Course in Foreign Language – Japanese


Duration:

3 Months


Eligibility:

  1. Current students from Mizoram University and its Affiliated Colleges, pursuing Sem II/Sem III/ Sem IV.
  2. This course is also available for any Past Student/Alumni of Mizoram University and its Affiliated Colleges. They may apply for admissions with the below documentary proof

Documentary proof:

(Required for Past Students/Alumnus of Mizoram University and its Affiliated Colleges) Bonafide UG/PG certificate/ ID card/ Mizoram Statehood Registration Card.


Course Fee: INR 3000

50% discount for Mizoram University students only - Discounted Course Fee: INR 1500


Learning Outcomes:


After the completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Develop proficiency in reading and writing Hiragana, Katakana, and an introduction to Kanji.
  2. Acquire accurate pronunciation of Hiragana and Katakana; learn basic greetings, self- introduction, and vocabulary related to colors, food, and beverages.
  3. Gain an understanding of Japanese etiquette, the significance of names, and cultural concepts like Omoiyari & Sekinin.
  4. Learn practical Japanese for everyday situations like weather talk, name card exchange, and classroom interactions.
  5. Understand basic Japanese grammar, including numbers, time expressions, family member terms, counters, and usage of particles.


Detailed Syllabus:


Unit I: An Introduction to Japanese Language The Writing System, Pronunciation, How to write Hiragana and Katakana, Greetings, Self Introduction, Colours, Food and Beverages.

Unit II – Japan and Japanese Culture Etiquettes, About names, Omoiyari & Sekinin Vs Meiwaku, Weather Talk, Name card exchange, Classroom Japanese.

Unit 3: Japanese Grammar Understanding Japanese Grammar, Numbers, When (Time), Family members, Counters, Basic rules of Grammar, Particles.

Unit 4: Task Based Exercises (Question Bank)



Reference Books:


  1. Tohsaku, Y. H. (2019). Genki: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese I (3rd ed.). The Japan Times.
  2. Makino, S., & Tsutsui, M. (2014). A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar. The Japan Times.
  3. Kindaichi, H., & Ishimitsu, M. (2016). The Handbook of Japanese Language and Culture. Kodansha USA.
  4. Martin, S. E. (2020). Basic Japanese: Learn to Speak Japanese in 10 Easy Lessons. Tuttle Publishing.
  5. Heisig, J. W., & Richardson, T. W. (2015). Remembering the Kanji 1: A Complete Course on How Not to Forget the Meaning and Writing of Japanese Characters. University of Hawaii Press.