Japanese Language: Introduction to Japanese Scripts

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Japanese Language: Introduction to Japanese Scripts

Free Course
NPTEL
2-3 Hours
Assessment
Certification
Academic - Third Level - Level 1
50 Pts
Responsive

The free online course Introduction to Japanese Scripts introduces the Japanese language, how the scripts were developed, and how they are used. In this course you will learn basic pronunciation of Japanese scripts as well as how the language is written.

The course begins by introducing you to basic conversational introductions that are used in the Japanese language, including how to introduce yourself to others, how to say hello and goodbye, and how to ask a person their name or where they are from. You will also learn the Japanese words for numbers 1-70.

This free online course will be of great interest to students of the Japanese language, people travelling to Japan for business or on vacation, or even someone who is simply interested in Japanese culture.

PREREQUISITE: This course is the first in a series of four courses on the Japanese language.
Having completed this course you will be able to:
- List the three Japanese scripts.
- Describe how each Japanese script is used and written.
- Explain the meanings of various conversation phrases.
- State the Japanese words for numbers 1-70.
- Pronounce Japanese vowel and consonant sounds.
- Explain the meanings of various Japanese vocabulary words.
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Modules List( 5 )

JAPANESE LANGUAGE: INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE SCRIPTS
Resources for Module 1: Introduction to Japanese Scripts View Resource
Module
1 Introduction to Japanese Scripts
- In this module you will be introduced to Japanese scripts and their evolution through history. You will also learn about the characters in Japanese scripts and how they are written, as well as some new Japanese vocabulary.
- Module 1: Learning Outcomes
  
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- Introduction to Scripts
  
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- Hiragana Script and Pronunciation
  
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- Katakana Script and Pronunciation
  
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- Kanji: Part One
  
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- How Japanese is Written
  
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- Vocabulary: Part One
  
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- Hiragana K & S
  
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- Numbers 1 - 10
  
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- Expression - Ohayō Gozaimasu and Konnichiwa
  
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- First Practice Assessment
  
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- Module 1: Lesson Summary
  
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Resources for Module 2: Conversational Introductions in Japanese: Part One View Resource
Module
2 Conversational Introductions in Japanese: Part One
- In this module you will be introduced to conversational introductions that are used in the Japanese language. You will also begin pronunciation practice and will learn additional vocabulary.
- Module 2: Learning Outcomes
  
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- Pronunciation Practice: Part One
  
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- Hiragana THN
  
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- Why Knowing All Three Scripts is Important
  
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- Introductions
  
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- Expression
  
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- Numbers 11-30
  
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- Vocabulary: Part Two
  
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- Second Practice Assessment
  
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- Module 2: Lesson Summary
  
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Resources for Module 3: Conversational Introductions in Japanese: Part Two View Resource
Module
3 Conversational Introductions in Japanese: Part Two
- In this module you will continue your study of conversational introductions that are used in the Japanese language, this time with a focus on the phrase "Where are you from?". You will also continue pronunciation practice and will learn additional vocabulary.
- Module 3: Learning Outcomes
  
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- Hiragana MYR
  
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- Pronunciation Practice: Part Two
  
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- Introductions and Expressions in Positive and Negative Form
  
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- Where Are You From?
  
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- Numbers 31-50
  
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- Kanji: Part Two
  
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- Third Practice Assessment
  
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- Module 3: Lesson Summary
  
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Resources for Module 4: Response Phrases View Resource
Module
4 Response Phrases
- In this module you will continue your study of conversational response phrases that are used in the Japanese language, this time with a focus on the phrase "What is your specialization?". You will also continue pronunciation practice and will learn additional vocabulary.
- Module 4: Learning Outcomes
  
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- Pronunciation Practice: Part Three
  
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- Hiragana GZDBP
  
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- What is Your Specialization?
  
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- Numbers 51-70
  
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- Kanji: Part Three
  
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- Vocabulary: Part Three
  
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- Fourth Practice Assessment
  
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- Module 4: Lesson Summary
  
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Module
5 Course assessment
- Japanese Language: Introduction to Japanese Scripts - Final Assessment
  
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