Japanin kielen alkeiskurssi 1 (AVOIN YO), Pohjois-Pohjanmaan kesäyliopisto

Required proficiency level For beginners. No previous studies required.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Recommended optional programme components 905057Y Japanese KANA Course.

Upon completion of the course the student is able to communicate both orally and literally using simple phrases and idioms. The student is able to introduce himself/herself as well as other persons and discuss daily and weekly events using relevant basic structures and vocabulary. The student is familiar with the basics of Japanese customs and communication skills.

Contact teaching (Zoom, 2-3 sessions per week, 52 hours including the final exam) and independent study (approx. 83 hours).

Text book: Japanin kielen alkeet 1, Finn Lectura Additional material and excersises in Moodle

Regular and active participation in contact teaching, Moodle exercises and the final exam. The final exam is organized at the end of the course in the classroom. Re-examination is also available. Read more about assessment criteria on the University of Oulu webpage, see https://www.oulu.fi/en/students/studying-university/assessment-criteria

1 - 5 / fail
To pass the course, student should be active in exercises and get at least 50 % scores in the final exam.

Proficiency level A1 on the CEFR scale

Language of instruction Japanese / Finnish

Target group Open university students

Person in charge Takako Karppinen