Courses Offered

JPNS 1A ELEMENTARY JAPANESE I
5 units • LG-P/NP • Five hours lecture

This course offers a systematic introduction to understanding, speaking, reading and writing the Japanese language. Emphasis is placed on communication skills, first in the classroom, then extending to wider cultural contexts.

  • Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 1A
  • Credit transferable: CSU, UC
  • General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area C2; IGETC, Area 6A; MPC, Area C

JPNS 1B ELEMENTARY JAPANESE II
5 units • LG-P/NP • Five hours lecture

This course offers further study of elementary Japanese..

  • Prerequisites: JPNS 1A
  • Credit transferable: CSU, UC
  • General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area C2; IGETC, Area 6A; MPC, Area C

JPNS 2A INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE
5 units • LG-P/NP • Five hours lecture

This course provides a review and completion of all grammatical structures with oral and written exercises. Emphasis is placed on conversational practice with everyday vocabulary. Readings are related to Japanese culture.

  • Prerequisites: JPNS 1B
  • Credit transferable: CSU, UC