Basic Japanese I

Students who have little or no previous knowledge of Japanese will learn basic communication skills used in a Japanese cultural context. They will develop their ability to speak, comprehend, read, and write Japanese through various communicative tasks.

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

Basic Japanese II

Students who have completed Japanese 1100 or an equivalent course will continue learning spoken and written Japanese. They will develop basic oral and written communication skills used in a Japanese cultural context through the study of vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and short essay writing.

Prerequisites: JAPN 1100 or assessment by instructor.

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

Intermediate Japanese I

Students will build on previously acquired listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. They will further develop intercultural communication skills and increase their understanding of modern Japanese culture.

Prerequisites: JAPN 1101 or assessment by instructor.

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

Intermediate Japanese II

Students will build on previously acquired skills and become more fluent and accurate in speech and listening comprehension. They will develop reading and writing skills while increasing their understanding of modern Japanese society and culture. Students will further develop intercultural communication skills in both social and workplace situations.

Prerequisites: JAPN 2200 or assessment by instructor.

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)