Japanese (JPNS)
JPNS 1A - Elementary Japanese I (5 units)
Letter Grade (LG) or Pass/No Pass (P/NP) • Total hours: 85 hours lecture
This course offers a systematic introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the Japanese language. Emphasis is placed on communication skills, first in the classroom, then extending to wider cultural contexts, such as Haiku, Ukiyoe, seasonal traditional festivals ( background, and history) and origami art to instruct the ways to analyze and appreciate the cultural work. At the end of JPNS1A, students will gain the equivalent to the satisfactory completion of two years of high school instruction in Japanese. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.
Credit transferable: Transfers to CSU & UC
UC Transfer Limits: Corresponds to 2 years of high school study
GE Credit: IGETC 6A Language Other Than English (UC Requirement Only); MPC C Humanities
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JPNS 1B - Elementary Japanese II (5 units)
Letter Grade (LG) or Pass/No Pass (P/NP) • Total hours: 85 hours lecture
This course offers a systematic introduction to understanding, speaking, reading and writing the Japanese language. Emphasis is placed on communication skills, first in the classroom, then extending to wider cultural contexts, such as Haiku, Ukiyoe, seasonal traditional festivals ( background, and history) and origami to instruct the ways to analyze and appreciate the cultural work. JPNS1B course is the equivalent to the satisfactory completion of two years of high school instruction in Japanese. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.
Prerequisite(s): JPNS 1A
Credit transferable: Transfers to CSU & UC
GE Credit: IGETC 6A Language Other Than English (UC Requirement Only); MPC C Humanities
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JPNS 2A - Intermediate Japanese (5 units)
Letter Grade (LG) or Pass/No Pass (P/NP) • Total hours: 85 hours lecture
This course provides a review and completion of all grammatical structures with oral and written exercises. Emphasis is placed on conversational practice with everyday vocabulary. Readings are related to Japanese culture. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.
Prerequisite(s): JPNS 1B
Credit transferable: Transfers to CSU & UC
GE Credit: CSU C2 Humanities; IGETC 3B Humanities, 6A Language Other Than English (UC Requirement Only); MPC C Humanities
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JPNS 90 - Independent Study (0.5-4 units)
Letter Grade (LG) or Pass/No Pass (P/NP) • Total hours: 25.5-204 hours lab
This course provides a framework for this academic discipline, which is designed to enrich the student’s experience beyond current curriculum offerings. The program of study, research, reading, or activity is tailored to student needs and interests. When students have identified an instructor to supervise their program of study, the agreement is recorded on a form available in the Admissions and Records Office. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.
Credit transferable: Transfers to CSU