JAPN 1
Elementary Japanese (First Quarter)
Course Description
This course offers an introduction to the Japanese language and culture, with a focus on language as both a primary expression of culture and a medium of communication. Students will develop the four essential language skills-listening, speaking, reading, and writing-along with sociocultural knowledge that is vital for effective communication in Japanese. Japanese will be the primary language of instruction. Oral practice will be emphasized and supported by a foundational understanding of language structures. Students are expected to master two of the Japanese syllabic writing systems, hiragana and katakana, as well as 29 kanji (Chinese characters).
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01312 | JAPN 1 | 41 Seats open | Tuesday, Thursday | 12:30 PM-02:45 PM | Renshi Xuan | MCC-12 |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-09-21 to 2026-12-11.
Footnote:
JAPN-001.-41: Fully ON-CAMPUS. This class meets on-campus each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. The mask will be required during class for in person meetings.
Class Materials
Course Details
- Units
- 5 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grade
- Pass/No Pass
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ESL 272 and ESL 273, or ESL 472 and ESL 473, or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL 5