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This course is ideal for students eager to explore Japanese culture, seek career opportuniNes in Japan, or simply enjoy the pleasure of learning a new language and broaden one’s perspecNve.  \nThe course is the equivalent to CEFR A1 level. Japanese script (Hiragana and Katakana) is used throughout the course, and basic Kanji readings will also be introduced.  \nThrough a combinaNon of classroom instrucNon, mulNmedia resources, and pracNcal exercises, students will begin to read, type, speak and understand Japanese, building a solid foundaNon in basic vocabulary, essenNal grammar, fundamental conversaNon skills, and gaining the confidence to communicate in daily situaNons.  \nThis course aligns with SMU’s commitment to fostering internaNonal competence. Students will not only achieve proficiency in basic Japanese but also develop skills that contribute to their professional growth, opening doors to new global opportuniNes.  \nPRE-REQUISITE/ CO-REQUISITE/ MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE COURSE(S):  \nNA  \nStudents are advised to aXend the lesson from the first week even if you are sNll bidding for the course.  \nIf you register late, it is your own responsibility to catch up with the lessons. As the language lessons are highly cumulaNve, it is very difficult to catch up if you miss the first few lessons. Hence, please consider carefully if you are registering late.  \nIMPORTANT: You must be a complete beginner (or have limited knowledge by self-study) . Please contact the instructor if you have any background in Japanese, such as having taken any courses or possessing any knowledge of the language. You will be required to sign a form to declare that you are a complete beginner. 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