初級日本語：言語と文化入門 I（8～12歳）

In this 4-week course, learners will begin to learn the fundamentals of the Japanese language, including the primary alphabets, common words and phrases, and the essentials of Japanese history and culture.  Classes will be divided in half, with the first day of class each week dedicated to language acquisition and practice, and the second class being discussion of historical highlights and culture.  The second class each week may also include language instruction or review as deemed necessary.  This class is a wonderful foundation course for students who have an interest in Japanese language and culture and will adequately prepare them for the Intermediate Japanese course that is offered.  
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Japanese Course Offerings:
-Beginner Japanese: Intro to Language and Culture I (ages 8-12)*
-Beginner Japanese: Intro to Language and Culture II (ages 13-17)
-Intermediate Japanese: Reading and Speaking I (ages 8-12)
-Asobi ni ikou yo!: Japanese Hang-Out (ages 10-14)
*You are currently reading about this course
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Week One:
	-Standard Greetings
	-Self-Introductions
	-Introduction to Romaji and 1st half of Hiragana
	-A brief history of Japan
Week Two:
	-2nd half of Hiragana
	-Pronunciation and Phonics
	-Japanese Grammar Structure
	-Anime and Manga, the history and effects on culture
Week Three: 
	-1st half of Katakana
	-When and Why We Use Katakana
	-History of loan words
	-Konbini Culture
Week Four:
	-2nd half of Katakana
	-Phrases for travel
	-Common phrases in anime and manga
        -Important customs and expectations

This course is designed to adequately prepare learners for the Intermediate Level of the courses I offer here on Outschool, and will give students a solid foundation for continuing to learn Japanese, or prepare them for upcoming travel.