Welcome to our Japanese Language Program!

We're proud to announce that we currently offer two elementary courses and two intermediate courses. These courses are carefully crafted to provide you with a solid foundation in Japanese language and culture, whether you're just starting out or looking to take your skills to the next level.

Japanese is a language of beauty and depth, spoken by millions around the world. With its unique writing system, rich history, and energetic pop culture, there's never been a better time to explore all that Japanese has to offer.

COURSES OFFERED

JAPN 101 ELEMENTARY JAPANESE This beginning Japanese course emphasizes listening, reading, writing, and speaking and helps to develop the appreciation of cultural diversity through the study of differences and similarities between cultures.

  • Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

JAPN 102 ELEMENTARY JAPANESE This beginning course continues to emphasize listening, reading, and writing, and speaking and helps to continue to develop the appreciation of cultural diversity through the study of differences and similarities between cultures.

  • Prerequisite: JAPN 101 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or higher or “Pass”.
  • Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

JAPN 201 INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE This course provides a review and in-depth study of Japanese grammatical concepts. Reading and interpretation of literary works by Japanese writers and guided and original compositions are included. This course will further develop the appreciation of cultural diversity. This class is primarily conducted in Japanese.

  • Prerequisite: JAPN 102 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or higher or “Pass”.
  • Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

JAPN 202 INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE This is a course with emphasis on reading modern Japanese. It continues the review of grammatical concepts and requires written composition and oral discussion. This course conducted primarily in Japanese, completes the study of all aspects of the Japanese language at the intermediate level.

  • Prerequisite: JAPN 201 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or higher or “Pass”.
  • Transfer Credit: CSU; UC