JPN 001 - First Semester Japanese

    Recent Professors
    Serina Nakazawa, Kazuko Yasutake
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    30 students
    Difficulty
    4.3Lightout of 10
    Credits
    5
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of JPN 001
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUIGETC Area 6A · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    Students learn the fundamentals of Japanese grammar, pronunciation, and two written syllabary systems, Hiragana and Katakana. Emphasis is placed on communication and relevancy. Students are personally involved in a variety of activities which encourage use of language creatively in meaningful situations. In addition, the students are exposed to the basics of Japanese culture.
    Usually Held
    Mon 10:00am–12:30pm, Mon 5:30pm–8:00pm, Mon Wed 10:00am–12:30pm