Open to students in Gr. 10 or higher.
Introductory Japanese 11 starts from the very beginning of learning the Japanese language. Students’ progress to a basic level of competency in reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. While learning the language, students are also exposed to various aspects of Japanese culture, such as sumo, calligraphy, and cooking. A well-rounded, communicative and grammar-based approach is used to give students a solid grounding in the language. No prior knowledge of Japanese language is required. This course does not fulfill university entrance requirements for a second language 11, unless followed by Japanese 11.