The Japanese Language Encore is designed to teach students how to read, write, and speak basic Japanese. Students will learn through traditional writing and reading prompts, games, conversation, movies, and cultural engagements throughout their time in the course. Learning a second language not only improves a student's cognitive and academic abilities, but it makes them more well-rounded and culturally knowledgeable in an ever increasing globalized environment. This course is designed so that the participants will be able to communicate on a basic level through reading, writing, and spoken language