No Text required. The class will focus almost entirely on speaking and listening, with some character recognition. We will do 2-3 basic grammatical patterns each class.
Attendance is mandatory.
There will be no make-ups given for dialogues, skits and homework. There are no make-ups for the dialogues. A positive attitude and the enthusiasm to participate is all that is really required. And don't forget that it is essential that you do not hold back or be afraid to make mistakes. The only way you can learn to speak and communicate in Japanese is by trying to speak, making mistakes and learning from your mistakes.