JPN 001 - First Semester Japanese

    Recent Professors
    Kazuko Yasutake
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    5
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 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