Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025Class Size28–36 studentsCredits5 Transfers ToUC and CSUIGETC Area 6A · CSU GE Area C2DescriptionThis course offers a systematic introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the Japanese language. Emphasis is placed on communication skills, first in the classroom, then extending to wider cultural contexts, such as Haiku, Ukiyoe, seasonal traditional festivals ( background, and history) and origami art to instruct the ways to analyze and appreciate the cultural work. At the end of JPNS1A, students will gain the equivalent to the satisfactory completion of two years of high school instruction in Japanese. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.Usually HeldMon Wed 6:00pm–8:25pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 6:00pm–8:25pm, Mon Wed 6:00pm–8:30pm, Tue Thu 6:00pm–8:25pm 