Japanese 1B (2025-2026)

Course Description:

This is the second course in a two-course sequence. While it continues focusing on practical everyday communication skills and contemporary Japanese culture, the course introduces the second widely used Japanese syllabic writing system, Katakana. Lessons are built upon familiar topics such as self, family, school, and friends to provide meaningful contexts to develop everyday conversation skills. Each lesson is designed to help students learn Katakana gradually as students work to master Katakana through decoding words and reading. With increased focus on the Hiragana and Katakana writing systems, this course eliminates reliance upon use of Romaji (English script) in course materials. The course includes audio and video learning objects to demonstrate native Japanese pronunciation, which supports students in building their interpersonal and interpretive fluency in Japanese. It is also designed for students to experience and appreciate the third writing system, kanji. Students will be asked to use various media tools, including online resources, a webcam, and the web-based Video Notes tool in Brightspace to record their performance in assignment submissions throughout the course. This course targets the Novice Level of the Michigan World Language Standards and Benchmarks.

Course Details:

Course Title (District): Japanese 1B (2025-2026)
Course Title (NCES SCED) : Japanese I
Course Provider : Michigan Virtual
Content Provided By : Michigan Virtual
Online Instructor Provided By : Michigan Virtual
Standards Addressed : Michigan Merit Curriculum, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Michigan World Language Standards and Benchmarks
Alignment Document : https://learn.michiganvirtual.org/alignment-document-coming-soon
Academic Terms : Semester, Trimester
NCES SCED Code : 24452
Subject Area : World Language
Course Identifier : Japanese I
Course Level : High School (Secondary)
Available Credit : 0.5
Sequence : 2 of 2

How To Enroll:

Enrollment Website : https://slp.michiganvirtual.org/
Email : [email protected]
Phone : (888) 889-2840

Students and Parents: It is important to work closely with your local school counselor or registrar to follow the school's enrollment procedures. By clicking the "Start Registration Request" button below, you will be able to notify the school of your interest in registering for the online course. However, it is the responsibility of the district or school to review the registration request and approve or deny the request. Please make a note to follow up with your school after submitting a registration request.

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Additional Course Information:

Additional Cost Description:

None

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to...

  • Describe and exchange basic information about family, friends, and acquaintances
  • Explain basic information about their hobbies, habits, and activities
  • Identify activities related to their daily life at home and school
  • Compare products, practices, and perspectives of Japanese-speaking cultures with those of their own
  • Read and write simple Japanese sentences written in Hiragana syllables
  • Describe basic information about their family, friends, immediate environments, and activities
  • Use culturally appropriate greetings, phrases, and gestures in various contexts
  • Identify commands and requests commonly used in classroom settings
  • Identify basic differences and similarities in vocabulary, phonological and grammatical structures between Japanese and English
  • Read and write a limited number of familiar words in kanji characters
  • Introduce and give basic information about themselves
  • Recognize words and intended meaning from spoken Japanese
  • Read and write simple Japanese words written in Katakana syllables

NSQ National Standards for Quality Online Courses: Third Edition (2019)

Rating Comments
A1. A course overview and syllabus are included in the online course Pilot: Review Pending
A2. Minimum computer skills and digital literacy skills expected of the learner are clearly stated.* Pilot: Review Pending
A3. The instructor’s biographical information and information on how to communicate with the instructor are provided to learners and other stakeholders. Pilot: Review Pending
A4. Learner expectations and policies are clearly stated and readily accessible within the introductory material of the course. Pilot: Review Pending
A5. Minimum technology requirements for the course are clearly stated, and information on how to obtain the technologies is provided.* Pilot: Review Pending
A6. Grading policies and practices are clearly defined in accordance with course content learning expectations. Pilot: Review Pending
A7. The online course provides a clear description or link to the technical support offered and how to obtain it.* Pilot: Review Pending
A8. Learners are offered an orientation prior to the start of the online course. Pilot: Review Pending
Rating Comments
B1. The online course objectives or competencies are measurable and clearly state what the learner will be able to demonstrate as a result of successfully completing the course.* Pilot: Review Pending
B2. The online course expectations are consistent with course-level objectives or competencies, are representative of the structure of the course, and are clearly stated. Pilot: Review Pending
B3. The online course content is aligned with accepted state and/or other accepted content standards, where applicable.* Pilot: Review Pending
B4. Digital literacy and communication skills are incorporated and taught as an integral part of the curriculum.* Pilot: Review Pending
B5. Supplemental learning resources and related instructional materials are available to support and enrich learning and are aligned to the specific content being delivered.* Pilot: Review Pending
B6. The online course content and supporting materials reflect a culturally diverse perspective that is free of bias.* Pilot: Review Pending
B7. The online course materials (e.g., textbooks, primary source documents, OER) that support course content standards are accurate and current. Pilot: Review Pending
B8. The online course is free of adult content and avoids unnecessary advertisements.* Pilot: Review Pending
B9. Copyright and licensing status for any third-party content is appropriately cited and easily found. Pilot: Review Pending
B10. Documentation and other support materials are available to support effective online course facilitation.* Pilot: Review Pending
Rating Comments
C1. The online course design includes activities that guide learners toward promoting ownership of their learning and self-monitoring. Pilot: Review Pending
C2. The online course’s content and learning activities promote the achievement of the stated learning objectives or competencies. Pilot: Review Pending
C3. The online course is organized by units and lessons that fall into a logical sequence. Pilot: Review Pending
C4. The online course content is appropriate to the reading level of the intended learners.* Pilot: Review Pending
C5. The online course design includes introductory assignments or activities to engage learners within the first week of the course. Pilot: Review Pending
C6. The online course provides learners with multiple learning paths as appropriate, based on learner needs, that engage learners in a variety of ways. Pilot: Review Pending
C7. The online course provides regular opportunities for learner-learner interaction. Pilot: Review Pending
C8. The online course design provides opportunities for learner-instructor interaction, including opportunities for regular feedback about learner progress.* Pilot: Review Pending
C9. Online course instructional materials and resources present content in an effective, engaging, and appropriate manner.* Pilot: Review Pending
Rating Comments
D1. Learner assessments are linked to stated course, unit, or lesson-level objectives or competencies. Pilot: Review Pending
D2. Valid course assessments measure learner progress toward mastery of content. Pilot: Review Pending
D3. Assessment practices provide routine and varied opportunities for self-monitoring and reflection of learning.* Pilot: Review Pending
D4. Assessment materials provide the learner with the flexibility to demonstrate mastery in a variety of ways.* Pilot: Review Pending
D5. Rubrics that clearly define expectations for varied levels of proficiency are created and shared with learners.* Pilot: Review Pending
Rating Comments
E1. Online course navigation is logical, consistent, and efficient from the learner’s point of view.* Pilot: Review Pending
E2. The online course design facilitates readability.* Pilot: Review Pending
E3. The online course provides accessible course materials and activities to meet the needs of diverse learners.* Pilot: Review Pending
E4. Course multimedia facilitate ease of use.* Pilot: Review Pending
E5. Vendor accessibility statements are provided for all technologies required in the course.* Pilot: Review Pending
Rating Comments
F1. Educational tools ensure learner privacy and maintain confidentiality of learner information in accordance with local, state, and national laws for learner data. Pilot: Review Pending
F2. The online course tools support the learning objectives or competencies.* Pilot: Review Pending
F3. The online course provides options for the instructor to adapt learning activities to accommodate learners’ needs and preferences.* Pilot: Review Pending
F4. The course allows instructors to control the release of content.* Pilot: Review Pending
F5. The course provides the necessary technical functionality to score and record assessments and calculate earned course points or grades.* Pilot: Review Pending
Rating Comments
G1. The online course uses multiple methods and sources of input for assessing course effectiveness. Pilot: Review Pending
G2. The online course is reviewed to ensure that the course is current. Pilot: Review Pending
G3. The online course is updated on a continuous improvement cycle for effectiveness based on the findings from ongoing reviews. Pilot: Review Pending

Review Conducted By: Quality Matters
Date of Review: 12/31/2025

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Term Type Enrollment Opens Enrollment Ends Random Draw Date Enrollment Drop Date Course Starts Course Ends # of Seats Course Fee Potential Additional Costs
Trimester 04/01/2025 12/19/2025 07/01/2025 01/02/2026 12/19/2025 03/20/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 09/05/2025 07/01/2025 08/29/2025 08/15/2025 12/19/2025 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 09/05/2025 07/01/2025 09/05/2025 08/22/2025 12/19/2025 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 09/05/2025 07/01/2025 09/12/2025 08/29/2025 12/19/2025 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025 07/01/2025 09/05/2025 08/22/2025 01/09/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025 07/01/2025 09/12/2025 08/29/2025 01/16/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025 07/01/2025 09/19/2025 09/05/2025 01/23/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026 07/01/2025 01/16/2026 01/02/2026 05/22/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025 07/01/2025 09/26/2025 09/12/2025 01/30/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025 07/01/2025 10/03/2025 09/19/2025 01/30/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025 07/01/2025 10/10/2025 09/26/2025 01/30/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025 07/01/2025 10/17/2025 10/03/2025 01/30/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025 07/01/2025 10/24/2025 10/10/2025 01/30/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025 07/01/2025 10/31/2025 10/17/2025 01/30/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025 07/01/2025 11/07/2025 10/24/2025 01/30/2026 100 $350
Trimester 04/01/2025 12/19/2025 07/01/2025 12/05/2025 11/21/2025 02/20/2026 100 $350
Trimester 04/01/2025 12/19/2025 07/01/2025 12/19/2025 12/05/2025 03/06/2026 100 $350
Trimester 04/01/2025 12/19/2025 07/01/2025 12/26/2025 12/12/2025 03/13/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026 07/01/2025 01/23/2026 01/09/2026 05/29/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026 07/01/2025 01/30/2026 01/16/2026 06/05/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026 07/01/2025 02/06/2026 01/23/2026 06/12/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026 07/01/2025 02/13/2026 01/30/2026 06/19/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026 07/01/2025 02/20/2026 02/06/2026 06/19/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026 07/01/2025 02/27/2026 02/13/2026 06/19/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026 07/01/2025 03/06/2026 02/20/2026 06/19/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026 07/01/2025 03/13/2026 02/27/2026 06/19/2026 100 $350
Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026 07/01/2025 03/20/2026 03/06/2026 06/19/2026 100 $350
Trimester 04/01/2025 03/07/2026 07/01/2025 03/06/2026 02/20/2026 05/22/2026 100 $350
Trimester 04/01/2025 03/07/2026 07/01/2025 03/13/2026 02/27/2026 05/29/2026 100 $350
Trimester 04/01/2025 03/07/2026 07/01/2025 03/20/2026 03/06/2026 06/05/2026 100 $350
Trimester 04/01/2025 03/07/2026 07/01/2025 03/27/2026 03/13/2026 06/12/2026 100 $350
Trimester 04/01/2025 03/07/2026 07/01/2025 04/03/2026 03/20/2026 06/19/2026 100 $350
Drop Policy Completion Policy Term Type Enrollment Opens Enrollment Ends
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Trimester 04/01/2025 12/19/2025
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 09/05/2025
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 09/05/2025
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 09/05/2025
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 10/24/2025
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Trimester 04/01/2025 12/19/2025
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Trimester 04/01/2025 12/19/2025
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Trimester 04/01/2025 12/19/2025
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Semester 04/01/2025 03/06/2026
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Trimester 04/01/2025 03/07/2026
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Trimester 04/01/2025 03/07/2026
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Trimester 04/01/2025 03/07/2026
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Trimester 04/01/2025 03/07/2026
Students have 14 days from the enrollment start date to drop the course and receive a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. Michigan Virtual has established that enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered a course completion. Trimester 04/01/2025 03/07/2026
Students can use email or the private message system within the Student Learning Portal to access highly qualified teachers when they need instructor assistance. Students will also receive feedback on their work inside the learning management system. The Instructor Info area of their course may describe additional communication options.

Students will require a computer device with headphones, a microphone, webcam, up-to-date Chrome Web Browser, and access to YouTube.

Students must install Japanese input keyboard software to submit assessments written in Japanese language characters. Devices managed by school district device administrators will require the assistance of local staff to support the software download for enrolled students. Students must be shown how to switch between the Japanese and English (USA) keyboards on their devices. Setting Up Japanese Keyboard Input

Ensure that your school or district network and device administrator whitelists online resources relevant to the course in which you are choosing to enroll. Ref., Michigan Virtual Course Whitelist

Please review the Michigan Virtual Technology Requirements: https://michiganvirtual.org/about/support/knowledge-base/technical-requirements/