JAPN 1
Elementary Japanese (First Quarter)
Course Description
An introduction to the language and the culture of Japan. Emphasis will be on language as the primary expression of culture and a medium of communication. Four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), as well as sociocultural knowledge which plays an important role in communicating in the target language, will be developed. Japanese will be the major language of instruction. Oral practice based on an understanding of the language structure will also be emphasized. Mastering of two of the Japanese syllabic writing systems, hiragana and katakana, and 29 kanji (Chinese characters) is required.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35967 | JAPN 1 | 41 | ·T·R··· | 12:30 PM-02:45 PM | Renshi Xuan | MCC-12 |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
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.
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Genki Vol 1 Textbook (3rd Edition) Banno © 2020 ISBN: 9784789017305 | Textbook | Required | $56.50 | $42.50 | $39.55 | $28.25 |
| Genki Vol 1 Workbook (3rd Edition) Banno © 2020 ISBN: 9784789017312 | Textbook | Required | $32.99 | $24.75 | $13.20 | |
| GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese I (3rd Edition) E-book Banno ISBN: 9784789050975 | E-Book (180 days) | Required | $52.00 | |||
| GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese I (3rd Edition) E-book Banno ISBN: 9784789050975 | E-Book (365 days) | Required | $55.00 | |||
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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 Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.