JAPN 2
Elementary Japanese (Second Quarter)

Course Description

A continuation of the introduction to the Japanese language and culture, with the further development of materials presented in JAPN D001. Emphasis will be on acquisition of second-quarter beginner level of four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) as well as sociocultural knowledge which plays an important role in communicating in the target language. Japanese is the major language of instruction. Oral practice based on an understanding of the language structure will also be emphasized. In addition to practicing two of the Japanese syllabic writing systems, hiragana and katakana, and 29 kanji, 57 more kanji, Sino-Japanese characters will be introduced.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
48586 JAPN 2 40 ·T·R··· 06:30 PM-08:45 PM Min-Jin Kuo MCC-13

Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-04-07 to 2025-06-27.
Footnote:
JAPN D002.40: Fully ON-CAMPUS. This class meets on-campus each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing.

Class Materials

Textbook/MaterialTypeRequiredPurchaseRent
NewUsedNewUsed
Genki Vol 1 Workbook (3rd Edition)
Banno © 2020
ISBN: 9784789017312		 Textbook Required $32.99 $24.75 $13.20
Genki Vol 1 Textbook (3rd Edition)
Banno © 2020
ISBN: 9784789017305		 Textbook Required $56.50 $42.50 $39.55 $28.25

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Course Details

Units
5 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 0
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

General Course Statement

General Statement
See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
ESL 272. and ESL 273., or ESL 472. and ESL 473., or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.
Prerequisite
JAPN 1. (equivalent to one year of high school Japanese) or equivalent
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