Japanese (JAPN)

JAPN 101 F Elementary Japanese I 5 Units

90 hours lecture per term. This course focuses on the four major skills of language learning - listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing - and the grammar and vocabulary necessary to acquire these skills. Included is an introduction to customs, culture, and civilization of Japanese-speaking countries. This course is conducted primarily in Japanese and requires completion of weekly lab assignments. Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass option. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC

JAPN 102 F Elementary Japanese II 5 Units

Prerequisite(s): JAPN 101 F with a grade of C or better or Pass or one year of high school Japanese with a grade of C or better.

90 hours lecture per term. This course continues to focus on the four major skills of language learning - listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing - and the grammar and vocabulary necessary to acquire these skills. Included is an introduction to customs, culture, and civilization of Japanese-speaking countries. This course is conducted primarily in Japanese and requires completion of weekly lab assignments. Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass option. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC

JAPN 203 F Intermediate Japanese III 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): JAPN 102 F with a grade of C or better or Pass or two years of high school Japanese with a grade of C or better.

72 hours lecture per term. This course includes development of listening and reading comprehension, speaking and writing Japanese based on cultural and literary materials. This course emphasizes oral communication and provides an expanded review of key grammatical concepts. Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC

JAPN 204 F Intermediate Japanese IV 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): JAPN 203 F with a grade of C or better or Pass or three years of high school Japanese with a grade of C or better

72 hours lecture per term. This course continues the development of listening and reading comprehension, speaking and writing Japanese based on cultural and literary materials. This course emphasizes intermediate-advanced oral communication, provides an extended review of key grammatical concepts and vocabulary, and fosters understanding and appreciation of Japanese culture by introducing literary readings. Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC