Course

Japanese 1

Description: Develops basic skills in listening, reading, speaking and writing. Emphasis on acquisition of vocabulary, structures and grammatical patterns necessary for comprehension of native spoken and written Japanese at the beginning level. Includes discussion of Japanese culture and daily life. 90 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. (TBA Option) (Letter Grade, or Pass/No Pass option.)

  • 5.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None
  • UC, CSU

Japanese 2

Description: Further development of basic skills in listening, reading, speaking, and writing. A continued emphasis on the acquisition of vocabulary, structures, and grammatical patterns necessary for comprehension of standard spoken and written Japanese at the beginning level. Includes an expanded discussion of Japanese culture and daily life. 90 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. (TBA Option) (Letter Grade, or Pass/No Pass option.)

  • 5.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: JPN-1
  • UC, CSU

Japanese 3

Description: Development of intermediate skills in listening, reading, speaking, and writing. A continued emphasis on the acquisition of vocabulary, structures, and grammatical patterns necessary for comprehension of standard spoken and written Japanese at the intermediate level. Includes an expanded discussion of Japanese culture and daily life. 90 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter Grade, or Pass/No Pass option)

  • 5.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: JPN-2.
  • UC, CSU

Japanese 4

Description: Further development of intermediate skills in listening, reading, speaking, and writing. A review of the vocabulary, structures, and grammatical patterns necessary for comprehension of standard spoken and written Japanese at the intermediate level. An emphasis on the reading of novels, short stories, poems, and plays in Japanese as a means of enhancing basic Japanese language skills. Includes an expanded discussion of Japanese culture and daily life. 90 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. (TBA option)(Letter Grade, or Pass/No Pass option.)

  • 5.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: JPN-3
  • UC, CSU

Japanese Culture and Civilization

Description: Introduction to Japan's cultural norms, values, social development and organization as revealed through its complex and unique history. Class conducted in English. 54 hours lecture. (Letter Grade, or Pass/No Pass option.)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None
  • UC, CSU