Course Descriptions
JPN-1A Elementary Japanese
(4 units lecture) CR/NC option CSU and UC An introduction to
the Japanese language and culture. This course will provide
the beginning student with a basic knowledge of the language:
its phonetic and grammatical structures. Emphasis will be
placed on speaking, listening, writing, and reading the two
Japanese syllabic systems (Kana), plus the introduction of
Chinese characters (Kanji).
JPN-1B Elementary Japanese
(4 units lecture) Grade Only CSU and UC A study designed to
provide the continuing beginning student with a working
knowledge of elementary Japanese, including phonetic and
grammatical structures. Emphasis will be placed on speaking,
listening, writing, and reading Japanese syllabary and the
introduction of more Chinese characters (Kanji) Prerequisite:
JPN-1A
JPN-8A Elementary Conversational Japanese
(3 units lecture) CR/NC option CSU Practice designed to
develop and increase the students’ oral conversational skills.
Emphasis will be on deepening listening comprehension,
pronunciation, and speaking abilities by expanding vocabulary
and grammar skills. The course reinforces spontaneity and
intuition as natural response while immersing the students in
the Japanese culture. Prerequisite: JPN-1A
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