JAPN 13A - INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION I

    Recent Professors
    YUCO SAIGUSA, KAZUKO YASUTAKE
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    10–30 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    JAPN 3 .
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of JAPN 13A
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Speaking and listening experience in culturally appropriate ways. Special emphasis on correct perception and speaking, and familiarity with oral idioms and grammar as they differ from more formal written and literary uses. Development of critical thinking skills by comparing different viewpoints and different values of diverse cultures. Development of listening and speaking skills by exploring various forms of authentic materials, such as current news media, formal and informal conversations. Understanding ambiguities, vagaries, and value inherent in the target language.
    Usually Held
    Fri 11:30am–12:20pm, Tue Thu 11:30am–12:20pm