Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024Class Size5 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteJAPA 1A or demonstration of JAPA 1A exit skills. Transfers ToCSUCSU GE Area C2DescriptionThe latter half of the introductory course in Japanese language. Elementary level of four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) will be developed. The course also will introduce cultural aspects of Japan. Mastering of the Japanese syllabic writing system katakana is required. Simple kanji (Chinese characters) will also be introduced. UC/CSU JAPA 1A + 1B = JAPA 1Usually HeldMon Wed 12:10pm–2:25pm, Mon Wed 9:40am–11:55am, Tue Thu 9:40am–11:55am, Wed 6:10pm–8:00pm 