JAPN 1 - Elementary Japanese (First Quarter)

    Recent Professors
    Renshi Xuan, Yumi Mccormick, Hiromi Okazawa
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    5
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of JAPN 1
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area C2
    Description
    An introduction to the language and the culture of Japan. Emphasis will be on language as the primary expression of culture and a medium of communication. Four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), as well as sociocultural knowledge which plays an important role in communicating in the target language, will be developed. Japanese will be the major language of instruction. Oral practice based on an understanding of the language structure will also be emphasized. Mastering of two of the Japanese syllabic writing systems, hiragana and katakana, and 29 kanji (Chinese characters) is required.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:30pm–2:45pm, Mon Wed 4:00pm–6:15pm, Tue Thu 12:30pm–2:45pm, Tue Thu 6:30pm–8:45pm