Elementary Japanese
With this badge, participants demonstrate the ability to communicate in Japanese at an elementary to early intermediate level. They can understand and participate in everyday conversations, read and write short texts, and apply cultural awareness to interactions. Upon completion, participants have a foundation to continue advanced study, or contribute Japanese skills in academic, workplace, or community contexts.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Demonstrate Japanese proficiency through class assignments, exams, and conversational participation.
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Complete three sequential JAPN courses (JAPN 1103, 1213, 2113) to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency.
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Complete JAPN 1103 Elementary Japanese I with a C or better, or an S (satisfactory; PLA).
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Complete JAPN 1213 Elementary Japanese II with a C or better, or an S (satisfactory; PLA).
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Complete JAPN 2113 Intermediate Japanese I with a C or better, or an S (satisfactory; PLA).