Unit 2: The Influence of Language and Culture on Identity

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🗣️ In this unit, you will look at how the Japanese language and culture affect personal and public identities. You will learn more about the Japanese language itself and cultural aspects that will provide more context for the topics you will learn throughout the course. Here are some guiding questions to help get you thinking for this unit:

Greetings are one of the most important types of interaction between people. Whether it be in person, in writing, or any other format, greetings create and enhance communities all around the world. Read on to learn more about Japanese greetings and how they contribute to the Japanese language and culture.