An introductory course to the Japanese language and the cultures of its speakers. This course is designed for students with very little or no knowledge of Japanese. It facilitates the practical application of the language in everyday oral and written communication at the beginning level. Since the focus will be on basic communication skills, the class will be conducted in Japanese as much as possible. Students will learn structures that will enable them to function in Japanese in everyday contexts while becoming familiar with the Japanese speaking world. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-6A)

Japanese 121 is the continuation of Japanese 120. The course will continue to develop oral and written skills based on practical everyday needs. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-3B, 6A)

survey of major characteristics of Japanese culture as seen in Japan today. This course will compare and contrast traditional Japanese culture and values with the modern Japanese culture. This course will examine what role history has played in the development of traditional Japanese culture and the role western culture has played in the development of the modern Japanese culture. It will examine the issues that this dichotomy creates and the relationship between Japan and the western world. This course will be taught in English. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-3B)

Community Service Learning Experience (CSLE) is a community outreach program which promotes the national agenda of volunteer engagement. The purpose of this course is to provide the student an opportunity to practice and use the Japanese language in a community based site and to explore different career options. 5 hours work experience per week, 60 unpaid hours or 75 paid hours.

Japanese 220 is the continuation of Japanese 121. The course will continue to develop oral, listening, reading and writing skills in order to acquire proficiency in Japanese. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-3B, 6A)

Japanese 221 is the continuation of Japanese 220. The course will continue to develop oral, listening, reading and writing skills in order to improve proficiency in Japanese. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-3B, 6A)

The course will continue to develop oral, listening, reading and writing skills with emphasis on oral proficiency. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-6A)

The course will continue to develop at a higher level oral, listening, reading and writing skills with emphasis on oral proficiency. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-6A)