JPNS 001A - Beginning Japanese

    Recent Professors
    Mayumi Takeda
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    28–38 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    None
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of JPNS 001A
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUIGETC Area 6A · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    Students in this course have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Japanese grammar and pronunciation, to converse on a limited scale about topics of everyday importance, and to record this information in writing. Also, the course covers written and spoken Japanese and introduces foundational grammatical structures and vocabulary. Also, students have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of activities which encourage the creative use of the language in meaningful situations.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 6:00pm–8:30pm