Introduction to Japanese Language
East Asian Languages & Culture · 3 hrs Lecture | 1 hrs Lab
Offered: Fall/Winter and Spring, Every Year
EALC-1100 prerequisites
Taking EALC-1100 is a prerequisite for 1 course directly, and opens 4 once their own follow-ons are counted.
- EALC-2100Intermediate Japanese Language
Where EALC-1100 counts
Counts toward 4 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course introduces students to the modern Japanese language. The aim of this course is to provide a solid base in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation through speaking, listening, writing, and reading exercises. Students are introduced to Japanese syllabary (hiragana and katakana) and basic Japanese characters (kanji). In addition to providing the basis for further research for EALC students interested in Japanese studies, the course is of interest to a variety of students from various disciplines interested in acquiring basic Japanese language skills.
Requisite courses
EALC-1100L (lab) (must be taken concurrently).
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and REL-2020.
Note
Native speakers of Japanese or students who have standing in Japanese 40S or equivalent are not eligible to take this course.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.