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Elementary Japanese I

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
TuTh 12:30p.m. – 1:45p.m.		 McCormack M02-0206 4 $2753 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
TuTh 12:30p.m. – 1:45p.m.
Location
McCormack M02-0206
Credits
4
Min. Tuition*
$2753 (guest students)

Description

This course is intended for absolute beginners (those who have never studied Japanese) and those who have some background in Japanese, but would like to start afresh. We will focus on some elements of grammar including present and past tenses, hiragana and katakana writing systems, and fixed phrases, Students also learn about 30 kanji (Chinese characters). All four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) will be covered.

Guest registration opens August 18

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

McCormack M02-0206

General Ed Requirements

World Languages

Enrolled / Capacity

25 / 25

Status

Closed

Instructor

Teruko Kawashima

Tuition*

$2753 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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