Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students should be able to:

[1]   Use grammar and classify the features of Japanese phonology correctly.

[2]   Demonstrate  correct pronunciation.

[3]   Construct  sentences and demonstrate writing skills.

Synopsis

This course is designed for students who do not have any background in Japanese. It provides students with the knowledge to enable them to understand and communicate in the oral and written forms. This course encompasses the listening, speaking, reading and writing components. The grammar introduced is related to the language used daily by the Japanese. In addition, two types of Japanese language writing systems; Hiragana and Katakana are also introduced. Students are also exposed to elementary reading materials.

References

[1]  Minna no Nihongo shokyu 1, 2012, (Beginners 1) Sentence Pattern Workbook 3A Network.

[2]  Minna no Nihongo shokyu 1, 2012, (Beginners 1) Translation &   Grammatical Notes, 3A Network.

[3]  The Association For Overseas Technical Scholarship (AOTS), 2009 , Shin Nihongo no Kiso 1-English   Translation, Asian Edition.

[4]  Shin Nihongo No Kiso 1 English Translation Asian Edition, 2009,   Association for Japanese-Language Teaching.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students should be able to:

[1]  Demonstrate the ability to converse in Mandarin with correct and accurate pronunciation and intonation.

[2]  Use the rules of Chinese writing and the theory of word and sentence formation.

[3]  Interpret the information in the simple text.

Synopsis

This course is designed for students who do not have prior knowledge in Mandarin. It provides students with the foundation of knowledge to enable them to understand and respond in the oral and written forms. This subject encompasses the listening, speaking, reading and writing components. This subject aims to help students to obtain enough exposure of the Mandarin phonetics (Han Yu Pin Yin). The basic grammar introduced is related to the language used daily by the Chinese. Particular care is also taken to ensure the development of verbal communication and written skills in mandarin.

References

[1]  Hoon, A. L., Lee, O. B., 2012, Basic Chinese For Everyone. Selangor: Pelanduk Publications.

[2]  Wu, J., and Lu, B., 2011, Chinese Grammar Step by Step. Singapore: Cengage Learning Asia Pte Ltd.

[3]  Nee, S. W., Heng, C. T., San, L. L., Sim, M. S., 2009, Conversational Mandarin Chinese for non-native speakers. Selangor: Xueer publisher.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students should be able to:

[1]  Use grammar and classify the features of Japanese phonology correctly.

[2]  Demonstrate  correct pronunciation.

[3]  Construct  sentences and demonstrate writing skills.

Synopsis

This course is designed for students who do not have any background in Japanese. It provides students with the knowledge to enable them to understand and communicate in the oral and written forms. This course encompasses the listening, speaking, reading and writing components. The grammar introduced is related to the language used daily by the Japanese. In addition, two types of Japanese language writing systems; Hiragana and Katakana are also introduced. Students are also exposed to elementary reading materials.

References

[1]  Minna no Nihongo shokyu 1, 2012, (Beginners 1) Sentence Pattern Workbook 3A Network.

[2]  Minna no Nihongo shokyu 1, 2012, (Beginners 1) Translation &   Grammatical Notes, 3A Network.

[3]  The Association For Overseas Technical Scholarship (AOTS), 2009 , Shin Nihongo no Kiso 1-English   Translation, Asian Edition.

[4]  Shin Nihongo No Kiso 1 English Translation Asian Edition, 2009,   Association for Japanese-Language Teaching.