Mount Koya in Japan is home to maple trees and temples. In the fall, the Japanese maple trees turn brilliant shades of red and orange. Toro, or stone are a common element of Japanese traditional architecture. (Photo courtesy of eien no dreamer on Flickr. CC-BY-NC-SA.)
Instructor(s)
Masami Ikeda-Lamm
Yoshimi Nagaya
MIT Course Number
21G.501 / 21G.551
As Taught In
Fall 2012
Level
Undergraduate / Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This course is an introduction to modern standard Japanese with an emphasis on developing proficiency in speaking and listening, using basic grammar and vocabulary. Basic skills in reading and writing are also taught.