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Course Descriptions for Modern Languages
| JPN-1A | Elementary Japanese | | CSU and UC | (4 units lecture) | | | 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 | | CSU and UC | (4 units lecture) | | | 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 | | CSU | (3 units lecture) | | | 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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