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Japanese Language Courses

Emphasis on speaking, reading, and grammatical skills through dialogues, discussions, and reading. Meets the Foreign Language Graduation Proficiency Requirement.
Prerequisite: JAPN 1A, JAPN 1B; or equivalent.

Develops elementary spoken Japanese, reading and writing in Kana and Kanji, and the practical skills required to effectively use the modern language. Emphasis on the culture, customs, and traditions of Japan.

Continuation of JAPN 1A, with emphasis on speaking, vocabulary, reading, grammar, speech patterns, and cultural knowledge. The Kana and Kanji writing systems, geography, and aspects of Japanese customs and manners are included.
Prerequisite: JAPN 1A or instructor permission.

Continuation of JAPN 2A. Further development of speaking, reading, grammar, and composition skills. Meets the Foreign Language Graduation Proficiency Requirement.
Prerequisite: JAPN 2A (a grade of C- or better) or equivalent.