Japanese (JAPAN)

JAPAN 001A     Elementary Japanese1     5 Units

Students will develop the basic ability to understand, speak, read and write the Japanese language. Students will acquire vocabulary and grammar knowledge to achieve novice-level proficiency in Japanese language skills. Students also will study cultural aspects of Japan. This course corresponds to two years of high school study and is not recommended for native speakers of Japanese.

Lecture Hours: 5  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: O

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: C2   IGETC: 6A   District GE: C2

Credit by Exam: Yes

JAPAN 001B     Elementary Japanese 2     5 Units

This course is a continuation of Elementary Japanese 001A. Students will develop basic ability to understand, speak, read and write the Japanese language. Students will acquire vocabulary and grammar knowledge to achieve mid to advanced novice level proficiency in Japanese language skills. Students also will study cultural aspects of Japan.

Lecture Hours: 5  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: O

Prerequisite: JAPAN 001A with C or better

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: C2   IGETC: 6A   District GE: C2

Credit by Exam: Yes

JAPAN 002A     Intermediate Japanese 1     5 Units

Students will acquire vocabulary and grammar knowledge to achieve intermediate proficiency in Japanese language skills. Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of Japanese society and cultural values.

Lecture Hours: 5  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: O

Prerequisite: JAPAN 001B

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: C2   IGETC: 3B, 6A   District GE: C2

JAPAN 002B     Intermediate Japanese 2     5 Units

This course is a continuation of Intermediate Japanese 2A. Students will develop the ability to understand, speak, read and write the Japanese language. They will acquire vocabulary and grammar knowledge to achieve mid to advanced intermediate level proficiency in Japanese language skills. Students also will expand their appreciation and deepen their understanding of Japanese culture.

Lecture Hours: 5  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: O

Prerequisite: JAPAN 002A

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: C2   IGETC: 3B, 6A   District GE: C2

JAPAN 098     Directed Study     0.5-9 Units

Individual or small groups of students, with previous course work in the discipline, who would benefit from Independent Study under the direction of faculty members in specific or related disciplines, may develop individualized learning contracts designed to enhance their individual instructional programs. The students and the faculty member in consultation with the Division Dean will determine appropriate learning objectives and activities as well as the number of units to be earned. Instructions and the Learning Contract forms are available in the Division Office. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 units across all disciplines.

Lecture Hours: None  Lab Hours: 2.07  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: O

Prerequisite: Take JAPAN 001A or GEOG 011 or GEOG 012 or GLOBL 001 or GLOBL 002 or GLOBL 007 or ANTH 063 or HIST 011B; with a C or better

Advisory Level: Read: 2 Write: 2 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None