The course is designed to provide a wide range of knowledge and skills which are necessary to develop the Japanese communication skills at the beginner’s level, and to establish a basis of further study of the language. By the end of the semester, the successful learner of the course will be expected:

Syllabus: The course is designed to provide a wide range of knowledge and skills which are necessary to develop the Japanese communication skills at the beginner’s level, and to establish a basis of further study of the language.

By the end of the semester, the successful learner of the course will be expected:

(i) To have good basic knowledge of the system of the Japanese language;

(ii) To be able to produce and comprehend various types of simple sentences/ expressions;

(iii) To be able to communicate in Japanese in situations involving the day-to-day life and some limited topics;

(iv) To obtain basic knowledge of Japanese culture and people; and

(v)  To have good self-study skills of the Japanese language.

Oral tests (50%), in-class quizzes (25%), Language Laboratory test (20%) and class performance (5%)

Five hours per week
Japanese Program

No previous study of the Japanese language is required

Our textbook is "Nihongo ga Ippai". It is obtainable from the ANU Co-Op bookshop.

Other photocopied worksheets will be provided.