Introduction
The Introductory Japanese Language Course is designed for beginners who wish to develop a strong foundation in the Japanese language and culture. The course covers all basic language modules, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing, while introducing Hiragana, Katakana, and essential Kanji characters. Students will learn fundamental grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and functional language for everyday communication, such as greetings, self-introductions, asking for directions, shopping, dining, and social interactions. The course also incorporates elements of Japanese culture, customs, and etiquette to promote intercultural understanding. Upon successful completion, learners will be able to communicate effectively in basic real-life situations and continue their studies at higher levels of Japanese proficiency.
Unique Selling Propositions
Objectives and Learning Outcomes
1.To introduce learners to the basics of Japanese language and culture
2.To develop foundational communication skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
3.To promote interest and confidence in learning Japanese for academic or professional purposes
Key Topics / Related Concepts
1.Greetings and Introductions
Numbers, Days, and Months
Nationalities and Countries
Family and Personal Information
Basic Verbs
Question Words)
Classroom Instructions and Objects
2.Communication, Identity, Culture
Activities and Learning Strategies
1.Role-plays and Dialogues for conversational practice
2.Flashcards and Games to reinforce vocabulary
3.Interactive listening with audio clips and short videos
4.Pair and group work to encourage communication
5.Cultural exploration through Japanese songs and mini cultural quizzes
6.Visual aids and sentence starters to support writing activities
7.Exit tickets and short oral assessments for feedback
Venue / Facilities
UMT Main Campus; List down required facilities
3. Multimedia
Ms. Saima Shahbaz: PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Dedicated Japanese Language Teacher and Educator with over eight years of teaching experience, including six years of Japanese-language instruction and four years of online teaching. Studied Japanese at Murasaki Japanese Language Centre, Lahore, and has Japanese-language proficiency at the N3 level. Experienced in lesson planning, student assessment, learning-material development, and creating a positive, engaging learning environment. Committed to helping learners build their language skills and achieve their academic goals. TEACHING EXPERIENCE ? Japanese Language Teacher • Murasaki Japanese Language Centre, Lahore • IML Institute , Mandi Bahauddin • Mansol Manpower Solutions, Lahore • Superior Law College, Lahore ? QUALIFICATION • Japanese Language — N3 level; studied at Murasaki Japanese Language Centre, Lahore CAREER OBJECTIVES To apply my education, teaching experience, and Japanese-language expertise in a professional educational environment, while supporting students in achieving their academic and language-learning goals.
