48 courses with the subject JPAN, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Intended for students who have no Japanese background. All four skills, speaking/listening/writing/reading, are equally emphasized. Hiragana/ Katakana (Two sets of Japanese syllabic letters) and some Chinese characters (Kanji) are introduced. Textbooks: Genki I (Lesson 1- Lesson 7). Kanji: reproduction-approx.70/recognitio-approx.110
Intended for students who have no Japanese background. The major emphasis is on oral communication skills, although some reading and writing instructions are given. Japanese pop-culture will also be incorporated.
Although some reading/writing instruction is given, the major emphasis is on oral communication skill.
A continuation of Beginning Japanese I, this course continues the introduction of the Japanese language. All four skills, speaking/listening/ writing/reading, are equally emphasized. Hiragana/Katakana (Two sets of Japanese syllabic letters) and some Chinese characters (Kanji) are introduced. Textbooks: Genki I (Lesson 8- Lesson 12) and Genki II (Lesson 13- Lesson 14)Kanji: reproduction-approx. 170/recognition-approx.250
Intended for students who have little or no background in Japanese who wish to finish the language requirement in one year. This is equivalent to Beginning Japanese I & II in one semester, 2 CU. Textbooks: Genki I (Lesson 1-Lesson 12) and Genki II (Lesson 13-Lesson 14) Kanji: reproduction-approx.170/recognitio-approx.250
This course is a continuation of Beginning Japanese II and focuses on the development of the elementary grammatical structures of the Japanese language through aural-oral practices. The course also aims to develop the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course also introduces aspects of Japanese culture and customs, knowledge that is necessary for behaving in a socio-culturally appropriate manner. Students will learn and practice skills to communicate in situations they might face in real life. Example topics and functions are travel, part-time job, work, asking for favors, asking permission, stating your intension/opinion, reporting what you heard, and various speech styles including Keigo (respectful speech).Textbooks: Genki II (Lesson 15- Lesson 21) will be covered, and around 100 new Kanji will be introduced. Overall kanji knowledge will be 286.
Continuation of Spoken Japanese II, this course continues the introduction to the spoken Japanese language found Spoken Japanese I and II. Romanization is provided for most materials but students should already be able to read Hiragana or commit to learning to read it by the end of the semester. Being able to write hiragana or kanji is not required. Japanese popular culture is incorporated into every class. Textbooks: Kluemper, Beginning Japanese (Chapters 8-10); then a combination of Kleumper, Intermediate Japanese, Genki I and Genki II
This course completes the College language requirement. Textbooks: Genki II (Lesson 22- Lesson 23)and Tobira: Gate way to Advanced Japanese (Unit 1-Unit 3) Kanji: Approximately 140 new Kanji will be introduced. Overall Kanji knowledge will be about approx. 400.
this course continues the introduction to the spoken Japanese language found Spoken Japanese I, II, and III. Romanization for some materials will be provided, but students will be expected to be able to read Hiragana and Katakana. The emphasis is on speaking, listening, and reading. There is only limited instruction in writing. Japanese popular culture is incorporated into every class. Textbooks: Kleumper, Intermediate Japanese and Genki II
A continuation of Intensive Beginning Japanese, this class is equivalent to JPAN0300 Intermediate Japanese I and JPAN0400 intermediate Japanese II in one semester, 2CU, and completes the College language requirement. Textbooks: Genki II and Tobira: Gateway to Advanced Japanese (Unit 1-Unit 2) Kanji: Approximately 140 new Kanji will be introduced. Overall, Kanji knowledge will be about approx. 400.
A continuation of Japanese language beyond the language requirement. Textbooks: Tobira: Gateway to Advanced Japanese (Unit 4-Unit 8) Kanji:reproduction-approx.400/recognitio-approx.550
A continuation of Japanese language at the intermediate level. Textbooks: Tobira: Gateway to Advanced Japanese (Unit 9-Unit 15) Kanji: reproduction-approx.470/recognitio-approx.650 Not Offered Every Year Mutually Exclusive: JPAN 5600 1 Course Unit
This course is a continuation of Japanese language at the upper intermediate level, and authentic materials and video clips will be used. Not Offered Every Year Mutually Exclusive: JPAN 5700 1 Course Unit
An intermediate level course of Japanese language focusing on workplace-related topics. Intended for students who will use Japanese in the professions. Textbook: Powering Up Your Japanese Through Case Studies: Intermediate and Advanced Japanese.
PREREQUISITES Completion of Advanced Japanese I or the equivalent. Authentic materials and video clips will be used.
An intermediate level course of Japanese language focusing on workplace-related topics. Intended for students who will use Japanese in the professions. Textbook: Powering Up Your Japanese through Case Studies: Intermediate and Advanced Japanese.
A continuation of Japanese language beyond the intermediate level, and Authentic materials and video clips will be used.
A continuation of Japanese language at the advanced level. Authentic materials and video clips will be used.
Readings in classical texts drawn from the Heian, Kamakura, Muromachi, and Edo periods. Introduction to the different styles of classical Japanese, and to classical Japanese as a whole.
This course is designed for students with an advanced background in Japanese who are interested in taking the N2 or N1 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). All participants are required to take the JLPT (N1 or N2) administered in December. A strong foundation in grammar, an extensive vocabulary, and knowledge of at least 800-900 kanji characters are required. This course does not continue any existing intermediate or advanced-level Japanese courses; therefore, grades from those courses do not qualify you for enrollment. Eligibility will be determined through an interview and a placement test, which will be administered during the first meeting. All students enrolled in this cours must take the JLPT in December. JLPT registration typically begins in early August. Not Offered Every Year Mutually Exclusive: JPAN 6080 1 Course Unit
This course is for students with an advanced-low or advanced-mid background in Japanese, aiming to strengthen the four language skills (speaking, reading, writing, and listening) and to deepen their understanding of Japanese culture. The class will use authentic Japanese through media, such as newspapers, television, and articles, regarding Japanese culture and society as well as current news. Students will narrate, describe, and express their opinions with details, examples and strong reasoning, using sophisticated terms and phrases related such topics. Not Offered Every Year Mutually Exclusive: JPAN 6085 1 Course Unit
Readings in advanced literary and journalistic texts written in modern Japanese.
Readings in advanced literary and journalistic texts written in modern Japanese.
In this course, students learn basic techniques and skills in translation through hands-on practices. Depending on the interests of enrolled students, both literary and non-literary texts are drawn from a wide range of fields, including popular culture (e.g. manga, animation, film, game, music, and short story), religion, law, and medicine. As students read papers pertinent to principles and problems of translation from Japanese to English, they acquire practical experience in translation tasks and approaches, learn cultural and communicative differences between Japanese and English, and familiarize themselves with ethics and resources. Not Offered Every Year Mutually Exclusive: JPAN 6148 1 Course Unit
Intended for students who have no Japanese background. All four skills, speaking/listening/writing/reading, are equally emphasized. Hiragana/ Katakana (Two sets of Japanese syllabic letters) and some Chinese characters (Kanji) are introduced. Textbooks: Genki I (Lesson 1- Lesson 7). Kanji: reproduction-approx.70/recognitio-approx.110
Intended for students who have no Japanese background. The major e emphasis is on oral communication skills, although some reading and writing instructions are given. Japanese pop-culture will also be incorporated.
Although some reading/writing instruction is given, the major emphasis is on oral communication skill.
, A continuation of Beginning Japanese I, this course continues the introduction of the Japanese language. All four skills, speaking/listening/ writing/reading, are equally emphasized. Hiragana/Katakana (Two sets of Japanese syllabic letters) and some Chinese characters (Kanji) are introduced. Textbooks: Genki I (Lesson 8- Lesson 12) and Genki II (Lesson 13- Lesson 14)Kanji: reproduction-approx. 170/recognition-approx.250
Intended for students who have little or no background in Japanese who wish to finish the language requirement in one year. This is equivalent to Beginning Japanese I & II in one semester, 2 CU. Textbooks: Genki I (Lesson 1-Lesson 12) and Genki II (Lesson 13-Lesson 14) Kanji: reproduction-approx.170/recognitio-approx.250 Not Offered Every Year Mutually Exclusive: JPAN 0210 2 Course Units
This course is a continuation of Beginning Japanese II and focuses on the development of the elementary grammatical structures of the Japanese language through aural-oral practices. The course also aims to develop the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course also introduces aspects of Japanese culture and customs, knowledge that is necessary for behaving in a socio-culturally appropriate manner. Students will learn and practice skills to communicate in situations they might face in real life. Example topics and functions are travel, part-time job, work, asking for favors, asking permission, stating your intension/opinion, reporting what you heard, and various speech styles including Keigo (respectful speech).Textbooks: Genki II (Lesson 15- Lesson 21) will be covered, and around 100 new Kanji will be introduced. Overall kanji knowledge will be 286.
A continuation of Spoken Japanese II, this course continues the introduction to the spoken Japanese language found Spoken Japanese I and II. Romanization is provided for most materials but students should already be able to read Hiragana or commit to learning to read it by the end of the semester. Being able to write hiragana or kanji is not required. Japanese popular culture is incorporated into every class. Textbooks: Kluemper, Beginning Japanese (Chapters 8-10); then a combination of Kleumper, Intermediate Japanese, Genki I and Genki II
This course completes the College language requirement. Textbooks: Genki II (Lesson 22- Lesson 23)and Tobira: Gate way to Advanced Japanese (Unit 1-Unit 3) Kanji: Approximately 140 new Kanji will be introduced. Overall Kanji knowledge will be about approx. 400.
A continuation of Spoken Japanese III, this course continues the introduction to the spoken Japanese language found Spoken Japanese I, II, and III. Romanization for some materials will be provided, but students will be expected to be able to read Hiragana and Katakana. The emphasis is on speaking, listening, and reading. There is only limited instruction in writing. Japanese popular culture is incorporated into every class. Textbooks: Kleumper, Intermediate Japanese and Genki II
A continuation of Intensive Beginning Japanese, this class is equivalent to JPAN0300 Intermediate Japanese I and JPAN0400 intermediate Japanese II in one semester, 2CU, and completes the College language requirement. Textbooks: Genki II and Tobira: Gateway to Advanced Japanese (Unit 1-Unit 2) Kanji: Approximately 140 new Kanji will be introduced. Overall, Kanji knowledge will be about approx. 400.
A continuation of Japanese language beyond the language requirement. Textbooks: Tobira: Gateway to Advanced Japanese (Unit 4-Unit 8) Kanji:reproduction-approx.400/recognitio-approx.550
A continuation of Japanese language at the intermediate level. Textbooks: Tobira: Gateway to Advanced Japanese (Unit 9-Unit 15) Kanji: reproduction-approx.470/recognitio-approx.650 Not Offered Every Year Mutually Exclusive: JPAN 0600 1 Course Unit
This course is a continuation of Japanese language at the upper intermediate level, and authentic materials and video clips will be used. Not Offered Every Year Mutually Exclusive: JPAN 0700 1 Course Unit
An intermediate level course of Japanese language focusing on workplace-related topics. Intended for students who will use Japanese in the professions. Textbook: Powering Up Your Japanese Through Case Studies: Intermediate and Advanced Japanese.
PREREQUISITES Completion of Advanced Japanese I or the equivalent. Authentic materials and video clips will be used. Not Offered Every Year Mutually Exclusive: JPAN 0800 1 Course Unit
An intermediate level course of Japanese language focusing on workplace-related topics. Intended for students who will use Japanese in the professions. Textbook: Powering Up Your Japanese through Case Studies: Intermediate and Advanced Japanese.
A continuation of Japanese language beyond the intermediate level, and Authentic materials and video clips will be used.
A continuation of Japanese language at the advanced level. Authentic materials and video clips will be used.
Readings in classical texts drawn from the Heian, Kamakura, Muromachi, and Edo periods. Introduction to the different styles of classical Japanese, and to classical Japanese as a whole.
This course is for students with an advanced background in Japanese, who are interested in taking at least the Level 2 Japanese Proficiency Test. Solid grammar, an extensive vocabulary, and the knowledge of at least 800-900 Chinese characters is required. This course is not continuous with any existing intermediate or advanced-level Japanese course; therefore, your grade from any of those courses does not qualify you to take this class. Eligibility will be determined through an intervie and placement test taken in the first meeting. All students who take this course are required to take the Japanese Proficiency Test in December. Since the JLPT is administered in December every year, if you wish to fully prepare for the test, the instructor strongly recommends that you take Advanced Proficiency II in the same calendar year. For example, if you plan to take the test in December, take Advanced Proficiency II the prior spring and take Advanced Proficiency I in the fall. Different from other courses, this full-year course begins in the spring and ends in the fall, because the test is given in December. However, participation in 482 is optional.
This course is for students with an advanced-low or advanced-mid background in Japanese, aiming to strengthen the four language skills (speaking, reading, writing, and listening) and to deepen their understanding of Japanese culture. The class will use authentic Japanese through media, such as newspapers, television, and articles, regarding Japanese culture and society as well as current news. Students will narrate, describe, and express their opinions with details, examples, and strong reasoning, using sophisticated terms and phrases related such topics.
Readings in advanced literary and journalistic texts written in modern Japanese.
Readings in advanced literary and journalistic texts written in modern Japanese. Not Offered Every Year Mutually Exclusive: JPAN 1145 1 Course Unit
In this course, students learn basic techniques and skills in translation through hands-on practices. Depending on the interests of enrolled students, both literary and non-literary texts are drawn from a wide range of fields, including popular culture (e.g. manga, animation, film, game, music, and short story), religion, law, and medicine. As students read papers pertinent to principles and problems of translation from Japanese to English, they acquire practical experience in translation tasks and approaches, learn cultural and communicative differences between Japanese and English, and familiarize themselves with ethics and resources. Not Offered Every Year Mutually Exclusive: JPAN 1148 1 Course Unit w 2026-27 Catalog | Generated 08/03/26
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