Japanese (JAPN) 

JAPN 101 Elementary Japanese I (A, W, SU)

5 credits
Course introduces elements of standard modern colloquial Japanese grammar, with emphasis on oral communications and culture. Students will learn to hear and reproduce the sounds of modern Japanese accurately; handle basic interactive skills such as greetings, invitations and apologies; and learn about cultural factors that are reflected in the language.
Lecture: 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 101
Lab fee: $6.00

JAPN 102 Elementary Japanese II (W, SP)

5 credits
This course is a continuation of JAPN 101, with further development of reading and writing skills and further study of culture. JAPN 102 meets elective requirements in the Associate of Arts and Associate of Sciences Degree programs and transfer requirements in foreign languages and literature.
Lecture: 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: “C” or higher in JAPN 101
Lab fee: $6.00

JAPN 103 Elementary Japanese III (SP)

5 credits
This course is a continuation of JAPN 102, with further development of reading and writing skills and further study of culture. JAPN 103 meets elective requirements in the Associate of Arts and Associate of Sciences Degree programs and transfer requirements in foreign languages and literature.
Prerequisite: “C” or higher in JAPN 102
Lecture: 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Lab fee: $6.00

JAPN 104 Elementary Japanese IV (SU)

5 credits
JAPN 104 is a continuation of JAPN 103, with further development of reading and writing skills and further study of culture. JAPN 104 meets elective requirements in the Associate of Arts and Associate of Sciences Degree programs and transfer requirements in foreign languages and literature.
Lecture: 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: “C” or higher in JAPN 103
Lab fee: $6.00

JAPN 299 Special Topics in Japanese (On Demand)

1-5 credits
This course offers students an opportunity to examine selected topics in Japanese in detail.
Prerequisite: Varies
Lecture: 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Lab fee: $2.00